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.

Dewani Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Damascus Street ,, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, P. O BOX 84861 U.A.E

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DG DOCK FZEUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Z2-16 , Sharjah airport free zone , Saif zone, Sharjah, UAE, 513545 U.A.E

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DGLUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Flat 2 / Mezzanine,DGL Bldg. , Behind K.M. Trading, Salam Street, Dubai, 94353 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Dhaman Cargo ServicesUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O.Box 43891 ,, Abu Dhabi, NIL U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Dijla Clearing & Forwarding LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Nouf Tower , port saeed, Deira Dubai, UAE, 92417 U.A.E

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DIKL LOGISTICS LLC FZEUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Jabel ali FZ ,, dubai, uae, 11700 U.A.E

Warehousing & Packing

Direct Plus Freight LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Clover Bay Tower , Abraj Street , Burj Khalifa Boulevard , Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 115459 U.A.E

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DIRECT SHIPPING SERVICESUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE (SOUTH) ,, DUBAI, DUBAI, 17839 U.A.E

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Dispatch Freight Broker LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Office #610, Prism Tower, Business Bay Dubai UAE ,, Business bay, UAE, 00000 U.A.E

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Diversified Logistic Services L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 504054 ,, Dubai, +9714 U.A.E

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Freight Forwarders in the UAE

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