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.

SSB Star Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Hilal Bank Building, Office No:210, , P.O. Box: 237951, Al Quasis,, Dubai, UAE, P.O. Box: 237951 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

STALCO (Shipping Trading & Lighterage Co.) LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O.Box 464 Dubai UAE ,, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 464 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

STAR AFRICAN FREIGHT FORWARDING LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

NEW DEIRA BUILDING (5TH FLOOR - OFFICE 502) , OPPOSITE SABKHA ABRA STATION/ NEXT TO BANK MELLI IRAN, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 971 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

STAR OCEAN SHIPPING LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

1306 AL MUSSALLA TOWER , BANK STREET, DUBAI, UAE, 342372 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Starlight AirlineUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Sharjah Office P6-40,P6-57,P6-76 Saif Zone Sharjah Internation Airport Office:+971-06-5575550 , Dubai Office FLC Operations Dubai Airport Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE, 8423 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

STARLIGHT ERBILUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Erbil, Dream City Villa No. 1776 Kurdistan | Iraq ,, ERBIL, IRAQ, 8423 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

STARLIGHT MARITIME FZEUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

AL QASSIMA DR SALIM BLDG FLAT 402 ,, SHARJAH, SHARJAH, 8423 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

STARLIGHT SHIPPING LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

po box 46554 , dubai, dubai, dubai, 46554 U.A.E Phone: 0097143936500

Freight Forwarders

Starlink LogisticsUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Yarmook Sharjah ,, Dubai, 73161 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

STEELCO International TradingUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Office No. 519, 5E A, Dubai Airport Freezone ,, Dubai, Dubai, No.371049 U.A.E

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