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.

Nama Freight Services (LLC)Unclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 80998 , Al Rigga Street, Dubai, 80998 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Nashaid Shipping Co LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Suite 215, Al Qusais Industrial area 2 , Al Qusais, Dubai, U.A.E, 251559 U.A.E

Shipping Lines

NATIONAL SHIPPING SERVICES LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

DUBAI ,, DUBAI, UAE, 2939 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Nautical Mile FZCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Ajman ,, Ajman, U.A.E, 00971 U.A.E

Air Freight

Navigators shipping & Logistica LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O.Box - 6284 , Dubai , UAE, Dubai, UAE, 00971 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Negotium (ME) LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Office court building , 3rd floor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 123266 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

NepXpress LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Alphamed M18 , abu hail deira Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 000 U.A.E Phone: 0569941556

Freight Forwarders

New east logisticsUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Jebel Ali ,, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 41534 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

New Oceanic Cargo Services LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O.Box 22581 , Office No.405,ENI Sapphire Tower,Next To Al Hathboor / Misubishi Showroom, Deira , Dubai, UAE, Dubai, UAE, PBX22581 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

New Unity Clearing And Forwarding EstUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O.Box 50352 , Opp Dubai Cargo Village,, Dubai, 50352 U.A.E

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