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.

Mirdef Shipping & CargoUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 14333 ,, Dubai U.A.E

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Mission FreightUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

B20, DAFZA, Dubai, UAE ,, dubai, UAE, 00 U.A.E

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MKH GLOBAL CARGO SERVICES LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

DUBAI CARGO VILLAGE , MEGA CARGO TERMINAL, DUBAI, UAE, 120703 U.A.E

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MM GLOBAL LOGISTICS LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Plot # MO0435, Warehouse # 24, Jebel Ali Free Zone - Dubai, UAE, 123629 U.A.E Phone: 048833663

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MNM FZCOUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Uae,Jebel Ali . Po Box:262134.Tel:048837530 , Uae, Jebel Ali , R/A 12, W/h SD05, dubai, Uae, 00971 U.A.E

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Momentum Logistics LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

SICD Industrial Area 18, Kalba Rd, Al Nouf Area ,, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, None U.A.E

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Momentum Logistics LLC (A Gulftainer Company)Unclaimed

United Arab Emirates

POB 225, Sharjah, UAE ,, Sharjah, UAE, 225 U.A.E

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Mondial Logistics LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Air Port Road Near Cargo village Dubai ,, Dubai, Dubai, 22974 U.A.E

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Montana Shipping L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 183457 ,, Dubai, 183457 U.A.E

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Moon Star Freight LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Steel Mill Road , AL Rashidiya, Dubai, UAE, 111886 U.A.E

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