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.

GWC Global CargoUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Cargo Village , Garhoud, Dubai, UAE, 1176 U.A.E

Customs Brokers

GWC GLOBAL TRANSPORT LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

DUBAI , GALRHOUD, DUBAI, U.A.E, 117461 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

HAMD SHIPPING FZE LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO BOX 4422, AJMAN, AJMAN, UAE, 4422 U.A.E Phone: 00971556180178

Freight Forwarders

Hamed group of companiesUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

deira opp al wasl centre , metro centre, dubai, dubai, 40806 U.A.E

Shipping Lines

HASTEN WAY SHIPPING L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

AL KARAMA , OFFICES LAND BUILDING, DUBAI, UAE, 126267 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

HAVENER SHIPPING SERVICES L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO BOX: 98518 , AL ROSTAMANI HOLDINGS, DUBAI, UAE, 98518 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

HAWA FREIGHT LOGISTICS FZEUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

SAIF ZONE ,, SHARJAH / DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 48524 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

HazInspect Me FzcUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Z Building , Room No :39, Sharjah, UAE, 120758 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Hazmat LogisticsUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 251641 , Deira, Dubai U.A.E

Warehousing & Packing

HDT SHIPPING LINESUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

M20 FREIGHT GATE 4 , DUBAI AIRPORT FREE ZONE (DAFZA), Dubai, 1 U.A.E

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