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.

Accord Worldwide Freight Services LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Office 1609, Al Musalla Towers , Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 112685 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ACE Packing & ShippingUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 48279 , Baghdad St, Al Qussais, Deira, Dubai U.A.E

Removals

Aceco FZCOUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

E-03 , Dubai Airport Freezone, Dubai, 111365 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ADEN STAR CARGO & CLEARANCEUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

DEIRA -DUBAI ,, DUBAI, - no state -, 603 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ADEN STAR CARGO & CLEARING LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

EMIRATES NBD GOLD BUILDING- OFFICE 603 , BANIYAS ROAD, DUBAI, UAE, 40495 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ADNAN MEHMOOD SHIPPING SERVICES LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

OFFICE # 225 2nd floor FG5 Dnata Building, Dubai airport freezone, Dubai DAFZA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, +9714 U.A.E Phone: +971552500889

Freight Forwarders

ADSOUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

business bay , JAFZA SOUTH DUBAI, dubai, Non U.S., 8526 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ADVANCED CARGO & SHIIPPING LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

OFFICE 506 AL WALEED BLDG , ROLLA STREET, Dubai, 115471 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Advanced Cargo & Shipping L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Meena Road ,, Dubai, 45600 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Advanced Cargo & Shipping llcUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 115471 ,, Dubai U.A.E

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Freight Forwarders in the UAE

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