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.

Shepherd International LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

D-07,DAFZA,DUBAI,UAE ,, DEIRA, DUBAI,U.A.E, 121743 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Shipa FreightUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Globally ,, Dubai, UAE, 00000 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Shipco Shipping Services LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Suq Al Kabeer , Bur Dubai, Dubai, UAE, 43809 U.A.E

Shipping Lines

Shipwaves Online LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

211, Business Venue Building, Opposite Al Nasar Club, Umm Hurair Road, Oud Metha, Dubai U.A.E Phone: 0564185711

Freight Forwarders

SHUFS SHIPPING LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

DAMASCUS STREET AL QUSAIS,, Dubai, DUBAI, 12521 U.A.E Phone: +97143360544

Freight Forwarders

Sialkot Shipping & Marine Cargo LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O.Box 64774 , xxxxx, Abushagara, UAE, 64774 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

SILVER KING SHIPPING LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

29 B , Port saeed, Deira, Dubai, 12345 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Silver Mountain Shipping LineUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 63002 ,, Dubai, 63002 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

silver mountain shipping line l.l.cUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

al hamriya port coustom building ,, dubai, united arab emirates, 00971 U.A.E

Hauliers / Trucking

Silver Mountain Shipping Line LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Hamriya Port New Custom Building office No 543 ,, Dubai, UAE, 63002 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Freight Forwarders in the UAE

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