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.

Penffer Freight ServicesUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

503,Al Fardan Tower, al Khaldiyah, AUH, UAE, 25806 U.A.E Phone: +971524961465

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Penguin Shipping LlcUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O.Box 52701 ,, Dubai, 52701 U.A.E

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Peninsula Shiping Company LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

306, 3rd Floor, Al-Khaleej Centre ,, Dubai U.A.E

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PERFECT CARGO SERVICES L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 45791 ,, Abu Dhabi, 971 U.A.E

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PERFECT LOGISTICS FZCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

SAIF ZONE EXECUTIVE SUITE , PO. BOX 121355, SHARJAH UAE, UAE, 121355 U.A.E

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phoenix logistics L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

p.o box:64613,Dubai U.A.E ,, Dubai, U.A.E, 20200 U.A.E

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phoenix logistics.L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

p.o box:64613,Dubai-U.A.E. ,, Dubai, U.A.E, 20200 U.A.E

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Phoenix Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 123258 , Al Mankhool Area, Dubai, 123258 U.A.E

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Planet Travel Tours & CargoUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Jebel Ali ,, Dubai, 17024 U.A.E

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PLATINUM SHIPPING & LOGISTICS LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O.BOX 29515 , OFFICE #401 SHIPPING TOWER, BUR DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 29515 U.A.E

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