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.

Watts Logistics LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Cargo Village, Mega Building, , First Floor, Office No. F-1058, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 120169 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

We MoveUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Quoz ,, Dubai, UAE, 24208 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Welcare Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Post Box 128573 , Naresco 4, Flat M05, Dubai, UAE, 128573 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

well time transport and customsUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

dubai ,, dubai, dubai, 85975 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Western Freight Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Galadari Plaza , Baniyas Road, dubai, dubai, 41062 U.A.E

Shipping Lines

Western Seas Freight LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O. Box 22153 , F07, Lob 12, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Westport Shipping Servies LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 32758 ,, Dubai, 117214 U.A.E

Events & Exhibition Forwarders

WFF SHIPPINGUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Office No 18C Galadari Plaza Baniyas Road Al Rega Deira Dubai UAE PO box 41062 ,, DEIRA, DUBAI, 41062 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Whiztec.comUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 41153 ,, Dubai, 41153 U.A.E

Freight Software

WIDE WING SHIPPING & FORWARDING LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

BUR DUBAI , M-16, DUBAI, 121107 U.A.E

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