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.

Platinum Shipping DubaiUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Nakheel Bulding , 3rd Floor 307, Dubai U.A.E

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PLEASANT STAR INTL CARGOUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

AL OWAIS BUILDING , ROOM NO. 404, DUBAI, UAE, 120663 U.A.E

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POC Shipping & Transport Co. LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Deira, Al Marar Off. Complex 304, Dubai, UAE, 283525 U.A.E Phone: 971585851670

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Polaris Shipping Agencies LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Khaleej Centre , Al Mankool Road, Dubai, UAE, 52535 U.A.E

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Polestar International Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 119359 , Zabeel Business Centre, 306-2, Zabeel Road,, Karama, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 119359 U.A.E

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Portlink Cargo L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

street 5, Umm Ramool, Rashidiya , Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 241574 U.A.E

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Porto Louran Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

1102, Latifa Tower , Sheikh Zaid Road, Dubai, Dubai, 123447 U.A.E

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Power Link Logistics LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 114374 , Al Quoz Industrial Area, Zheikh Zayed Road, Dubai U.A.E

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Predominant Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

104, 1st Floor, Souk Al Kabeer 4, Near York International Hotel, Burdubai, UAE ,, Bur Dubai, UAE, 242753 U.A.E

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PREM DUTT LOGISTICS INTL LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

AIRPORT ROAD , CARGO VILLAGE , P.O BOX 622953, DUBAI, DUBAI, 622953 U.A.E

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