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.

Gulf Coast SHipping L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Hamryah Port ,, Hamriyah, Dubai, 009714 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

GULF EXPRESS MOVERS & LOGISTICS LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

AL SAFA C BUR DUBAI , AL SAFA C BUR DUBAI, DUBAI, DUBAI, 125725 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

GULF EXPRESS SERVICES LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

204, ADNIC BUILDING , Dubai., Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9714 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Gulf First Shipping & Logistics L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O Box 121358 ,, Dubai, 121358 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Gulf Link Cargo LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

1906, Al Batha Tower ,, Sharjah, Sharjah, 66624 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Gulf Oasis Shipping & Logistic Services LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 8596 ,, Dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Gulf Shipchandlers LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 3448 ,, Dubai U.A.E

Ship Chandlers

Gulf Shipping Line LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 172638 ,, Dubai, 172638 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

GULF WORLDWIDE EXPRESSUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P O BOX 17835 , JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 17834 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Gulftainer Company LimitedUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Sharjah Inland Container Depot , PO Box 225, Ash Shariqah, 225 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Freight Forwarders in the UAE

Related directory pages

Frequently asked questions

Legal