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.

Smooth Express Cargo ServicesUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Millennium Plaza, Sheikh Zayed Road, Opposite Emirates Tower Metro Station ,, Dubai, Dubai, 5633 U.A.E

Couriers, Mail & Express

SNTTA CargoUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 17 ,, Ash Shariqah U.A.E

Events & Exhibition Forwarders

Solution DWC LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

E138, Dubai Logistics City, Dubai, UAE, P.O.Box: 126195,, Dubai, UAE, 01992 U.A.E Phone: +971 4 8875117

Freight Forwarders

SONY AND SON LOGISTIC COMPAMY LTDUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

DUBAI , CAMEROON, DERIA, UAE, 00971 U.A.E

General Service Agents (GSA)

Southeast ShippingUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Qusais , Industrial Area-4, Dubai, UAE, 45789 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Southeast Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 45789 ,, Dubai, 45789 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Sparlion LogisticsUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

iRise Tower, TECOM ,, Dubai, Dubai, 211156 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

SPEED SHIPPING AGENCIES ABU DHABIUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Marine Agent Offshore & Freight Forwarder / Address: Baynunah Tower2, Corniche ,, Abu dhabi / Email Id : info@speedone.ae /, UAE, 26601 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

SPERO FREIGHT LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

ACICO BUSINESS PARK 6th FLOOR OFFICE NO 648 AL KHABAISI PORT SAEED , ACICO BUSINESS PARK 6th FLOOR OFFICE NO 648 AL KHABAISI PORT SAEED,, Dubai, DUBAI, 121746 U.A.E

Customs Brokers

SR International Shipping L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

M-08 Mina House , Opp Dubai Ports, Customs, Free Zone Corporation Mina Road, Dubai, 118652 U.A.E

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