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.

Easy goFreight & Cargo ServiceUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Office No 013, Tanvi Business Center, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 93407 U.A.E Phone: 971522667621

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EBIL FREIGHT SERVICESUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

103, MATTAR ALI OBAID BUILDING, , AL - KHALEEJ ROAD,, AYAL NAISR, DUBAI, 3764 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

EBIL FREIGHT SERVICES LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

103 Mattar Ali Obaid Building Al-Kahleej Road Deira ,, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 00000 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Ecu Line Middle east LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Po Box 28434 , Jebel Ali Free zone - Dubai, Jebel Ali, UAE, 28434 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Effects Shipping L.L.C.Unclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 36392 ,, Dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Effects Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 35146 ,, Dubai, Dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

EFS Freight Services LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

ALADDIN CONTAINERS BLOCK D , RAS AL KHOR INDUSTRIAL FIRST, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 5689 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ELF SHIPPING LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

DIP 2 , DUBAI, DUBAI, UAE, 30344 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ELITE FREIGHT SERVICESUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

DUBAI ,, DUBAI, UAE, 89099 U.A.E

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Elite Shipping L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Rolla Street , PO Box 32940, Dubai, 32940 U.A.E

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