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.

UNITED LOGISTICS SERVICES LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

SHAMS, SHARJAH MEDIA CITY , OFFICE NO 10, SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 120656 U.A.E

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Usman InternationalUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

M6-07 Saif Zone , Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE, 9083 U.A.E

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VAG ShippingUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O. BOX 122295 , NMC Hospital building, Abu Hail, Dubai, UAE, 04 U.A.E

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Vag Shipping Solutions -AE LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 122295 , New Al Safiya Bldg, M39, Abu Hail Area, Dubai, 122295 U.A.E

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Varal LogisticsUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Mankhool Rd ,, Dubai, 11726 U.A.E

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VARENYAM LOGISTICS (PVT) LIMITEDUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Plot # 27K, K Market Block-6 PECHS Karachi-Pakistan ,, Karachi, Pakistan, 74500 U.A.E

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Vasco Global Maritime LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Abbas Building 2, Suite#406, 4th Floor , Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Dubai, UAE, 43791 U.A.E

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VERKS GLOBAL LOGISTICS L.L.CUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

JEBEL ALI IND AREA 1 , JEBEL ALI, Dubai, 232714 U.A.E

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VERKS GLOBAL LOGISTICS LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

JEBEL ALI , AL SAFA TOWER, Dubai, DUBAI, 9266 U.A.E

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VIKING SHIPPING LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

205 CORPORATE CENTER, MANKOOL ,, Dubai, 000 U.A.E

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