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.

CARGO DUBAIUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

502, KALYAN JEWLLERY BUILDING , BUR DUBAI, DUBAI, UAE, 381394 U.A.E

Air Freight

Cargo Gate Middle EastUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

ops@cargogate-me.com / , http://www.cargogate-me.com /, Dubai, UAE, 26601 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Cargo IntlUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Deira ,, Dubai, 7314 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Cargo Xpertz LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Office # 2048, Old Agents Building , Dubai Cargo Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Cargo-Partner LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Jebel Ali Free Zone , P O Box 263285, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, 263285 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

CargoGate Middle East LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Airport Free Zone , FG5 Dnata Blk E - 105, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 00000 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Carriers Mercantile and Marine LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Office# 207, Hamsah (A) , Zabeel Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, P.O Box 48653 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

CAYONN EPRESS LOGISTICS LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

QUSAIS ,, DUBAI, UAE, 84895 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

CAYONN EXPRESS LOGISTICSUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Qusis, , Office # 202, Dubai, UAE, 84895 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Ceekay Multi Services FZEUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

CEEKAY – Cargo Shipping Services Dubai UAE | Packaging and Labeling , D 55 - Mina, Jebel Ali FZE, South, Plot No: S10109, Jebel Ali, Dubai, 34630 U.A.E

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