Why is the UAE used as a re-export hub?

Dubai’s free zones (JAFZA and others) let cargo enter, be stored or consolidated, and be re-exported without incurring UAE customs duty, making the UAE a distribution gateway to the wider GCC, Africa, and South Asia. Many forwarders on CargoLinked specialise in free-zone and re-export logistics.

Which UAE ports and airports do forwarders ship through?

Jebel Ali (Dubai) is the region’s largest container port, with Khalifa Port serving Abu Dhabi. Air freight runs through Dubai International (DXB), Al Maktoum (DWC), and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Forwarders handle FCL, LCL, air, and cross-Gulf road freight.

Can UAE forwarders handle project and heavy-lift cargo?

Yes. With major construction, oil-and-gas, and infrastructure activity in the region, many UAE forwarders specialise in out-of-gauge, break-bulk, and heavy-lift project cargo. Post a freight request with dimensions and weights for specialist quotes.

Freight Forwarders in the UAE

Dubai & Abu Dhabi logistics, re-export & free-zone specialists

Browse 980 verified freight forwarders and logistics companies in the United Arab Emirates on CargoLinked. The UAE is the Middle East’s premier trade and re-export hub: Jebel Ali (the largest port in the region) and Khalifa Port anchor ocean freight, while Dubai (DXB/DWC) and Abu Dhabi run some of the world’s busiest air-cargo operations. Forwarders here specialise in transhipment and re-export through JAFZA and other free zones, project and heavy-lift cargo, and distribution across the GCC, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. Compare providers by service and mode, then post a free freight request for competitive quotes.

A.M.L Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

AL Murara Bldg, Off No # 15, Al Murar Street, Naif ,, Dubai, P.O.Box: 120172 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

A.S.T International Shipping Services LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Nahda,baghdad road , Al quassis, Dubai, U.A.E, 172203 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

A.S.V.Shipping L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

B-18, Souk Al Khonji , Meena Bazar, Hamriyah, Dubai, 45406 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

AAA III SHIPPING COMPANY LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

OFFICE NO. 517 5TH FLOOR , AL ROLLA STREET AL KHALEEJ CENTRE, DUBAI, UAE, 186972 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

AAB CARGO LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

M-23, DNATA BUILDING , DUBAI AIRPORT FREE ZONE, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 48841 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

AAC CARGOUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

AL NAYLI BUILDING ABU HAIL MEZZANINCE FLOOR M5,Deira, DUBAI, UAE ,, Diera, Dubai, UAE, DUBAI, 93915 U.A.E

Couriers, Mail & Express

Aamro Freight & Shipping Services LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

DUBAI INDUSTRIAL CITY, SAIH SHUAIB 2, DUBAI, DUBAI, 36959 U.A.E Phone: 0504092745

Freight Forwarders

Aamro Freight and Shipping Services LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

DIP Phase 2 ,, Dubai, Dubai, 36959 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Aaras Shipping Line LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Room No. 303-3, Zabeel Business Center , Karama, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 119963 U.A.E

General Service Agents (GSA)

AARVEE GLOBAL SHIPPING LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

304#3 ZABEEL BUSINESS CENTRE , BEHIND KARAMA POST OFFICE, DUBAI, U.A.E, 128719 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Freight Forwarders in the UAE

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