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.

international shipping lineUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

almaktoom street , roqa alboteen blaza, dubai, U.A.E., 51333 U.A.E

General Service Agents (GSA)

INTERO HELD LPUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Dubai ,, Dubai, UAE, 5003 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Interport Shipping & Logistics LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 5271 , Office No. 4, Mezz Floor,Mohd Ali Al Muhairbi Bldg, Location E10,Plot c-13, Behind European Exhibtion Furniture, Electra Street, Abu Dhabi, n/a U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Itab Cargo L.L.C.Unclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 92926 , Opposite Hyatt Regency, Deira, Dubai, 1123 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ITS LOGISTICSUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

W/H NO: 06 STREET NO: N406 PLOT NO: MO0143 P.O. Box: 3560 | District: JAFZA NORTH,, JEBEL ALI, JEBEL ALI, 3560 U.A.E Phone: 0529399178

Warehousing & Packing

J S B Logistics LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Room 1603, 16th Floor, Emirates Concorde Tower , Al Maktoum Road Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 379308 U.A.E

Shipping Lines

JAMES MACKINTOSH LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

601, AL WALEED BLDG, , ROLLA STREET,, BUR DUBAI, DUBAI, 116086 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

JAS GULF SHIPPING SERVICES LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

AL KHALEEJ STREET ,, DEIRA, DU, 126412 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

JATCO FREIGHT SERVICESUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Dubai ,, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 49344 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

JBC Express Freight LLC DubaiUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

RAS AL KHOR IND AREA , JBEL ALI FREE ZONE, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 8478 U.A.E

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