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.

Elite Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

32940,, Dubai, Dubai, 32940 U.A.E Phone: +971529159901

Freight Forwarders

EMCLUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Ithihad Road, Port Saeed, Deira ,, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 971 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Emirates Ports ServicesUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 388 ,, Ajman U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Emirates SkyCargoUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 686 ,, Dubai U.A.E

Air Freight

Emperor Shipping Lines LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO BOX 233797 ,, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 233797 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Enkay Express (Br of Al Rai Logistica UAE LLC)Unclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 55393 , Cargo Village, Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 55393 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Etihad AirwaysUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 35566 , New Airport Road, Abu Dhabi U.A.E

Air Freight

EURASIA SHIPPING SERVICES LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

AL KHALEEJ STREET , NOKITHA BUILDING, DUBAI, UAE, 85484 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Eurogulf Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P O Box 28967 ,, Dubai, 28967 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Eurostar First Logistics LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

203 A, Building Number b-62, Above Air India Booking Office , Sheikh Makthoum Road, Dubai, 186150 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Freight Forwarders in the UAE

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