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.

Hussain Murad Shipping Services (LLC)Unclaimed

United Arab Emirates

11 S S Lootah Building , Near Satellite Market, Dubai, 80078 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

IAL Container LineUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 23485 ,, Dubai U.A.E

Shipping Lines

IAL LOGISTICS EMIRATES LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Suite No 109, Oud Metha Offices Building , Oud Metha Street, Dubai, P.O. Box 49418, U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ICC CARGO LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Garhoud Star Building , Off 211, 2nd Floor, Dubai, U.A.E., 113023 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ICCS expressUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Omer ibn alkhatab road , Zenith building, Dubai, Uae, 1 U.A.E

Couriers, Mail & Express

ICS INTERNATIONAL COURIER & CARGO LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

SABKHA ROAD ,, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 57745 U.A.E

Air Freight

Ideal Expert Cargo LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Office No # M29, Freight Gate # 4 , Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai, UAE, 293045 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

IDS Cargo & ClearingUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 294024 , Aweer, Dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

IDS Shipping & Logistics ServiceUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Office no.17, Al Ghazal Building , Ras Al khor, Dubai, 294024 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ILS INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS SERVICESUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

BUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERS , 2802B MEDIA CITY, DUBAI, DUBAI/UAE, 19195 U.A.E Phone: +97144343800

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