UAE Freight Specialist

FREIGHT
FROM
THE UAE.

Air, sea and road from Jebel Ali, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to Turkey, Europe, Asia and the GCC. We manage your exports and re-exports end-to-end — free zone to final destination.

Air Freight
Sea — FCL & LCL
Road — GCC
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Departure
UAE
Jebel Ali — Dubai
AEJEA
Khalifa Port — Abu Dhabi
AEKHL
Dubai International
DXB
Sharjah Port
AESHJ
Air
1 day TR
Sea
7–10 days TR
Road
1–2 days GCC
FREIGHT FROM THE UAE JEBEL ALI · DUBAI · ABU DHABI JAFZA · SHARJAH UAE TO TURKEY UAE RE-EXPORT HUB AIR · SEA · ROAD FREIGHT FROM THE UAE JEBEL ALI · DUBAI · ABU DHABI JAFZA · SHARJAH UAE TO TURKEY UAE RE-EXPORT HUB AIR · SEA · ROAD
7–10
Days Sea to Turkey
12+
Destinations
3+
Transport Modes
1hr
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JEBEL ALI & DUBAI — THE MIDDLE EAST'S RE-EXPORT HUB

The UAE is the trade crossroads of the Middle East. Jebel Ali — the world's largest man-made harbour and the region's leading container port — together with Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi and the air-cargo gateways of Dubai (DXB) and Al Maktoum, connect the Gulf to every major market. The Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) makes Dubai the largest re-export centre between Europe and Asia.

From the UAE, sea freight reaches Turkey in 7–10 days, India and Pakistan in 3–6 days, and the Far East in under three weeks; air cargo reaches Istanbul in around a day; and road freight links the Emirates to Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC in 1–2 days. Canxansa manages end-to-end exports and free-zone re-exports — customs, freight and last-mile delivery under a single point of contact.

Where We Ship

DESTINATIONS
FROM THE UAE.

Western Asia
Turkey
Istanbul · Mersin · Izmir
Air1 day
Sea7–10 days
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Dammam · Riyadh · Jeddah
Air1 day
Road1–2 days
Sea2–3 days
Middle East
Qatar
Doha · Hamad Port
Air1 day
Sea1–2 days
Asia
India
Mumbai · Nhava Sheva · Chennai
Air1 day
Sea3–6 days
Asia
Pakistan
Karachi · Port Qasim · Lahore
Air1 day
Sea3–5 days
Asia
China
Shanghai · Shenzhen · Guangzhou
Air1–2 days
Sea12–18 days
Europe
Germany
Hamburg · Frankfurt · Munich
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez18–24 days
Europe
United Kingdom
London · Felixstowe · Birmingham
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez18–24 days
Europe
Italy
Genoa · Milan · Trieste
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez12–16 days
Europe
Netherlands
Rotterdam · Amsterdam · Schiphol
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez18–22 days
Europe
Spain
Barcelona · Valencia · Algeciras
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez14–18 days
Europe
France
Paris · Le Havre · Marseille
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez14–18 days
Shipping Options

HOW WE MOVE
YOUR CARGO.

01

Air Freight

Express and standard air cargo from Dubai (DXB), Al Maktoum (DWC), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Sharjah (SHJ) — among the world's busiest cargo airports. Best for time-sensitive, high-value or small-volume shipments such as electronics, spare parts and perishables. Door-to-door service including customs clearance at origin and destination.

UAE to Turkey1 day
UAE to India1 day
UAE to Europe1–2 days
02

Sea Freight

FCL and LCL ocean freight from Jebel Ali (AEJEA), Khalifa Port (AEKHL) and Sharjah. Direct and transhipment services to Turkey, the Indian subcontinent, the Far East, Europe and Africa. 20' and 40' ISO containers. The most cost-effective option for large-volume, bulk and re-export consignments.

UAE to Turkey7–10 days
UAE to India3–6 days
OptionsFCL (20'/40') & LCL
03

Road Freight — GCC

FTL and LTL road freight across the GCC land network — to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. Fast door-to-door service for the Gulf market, with full handling of cross-border customs. UAE to Saudi Arabia (Dammam/Riyadh) in 1–2 days, to Oman in a day.

UAE to Saudi Arabia1–2 days
UAE to Oman1 day
OptionsFTL & LTL
04

Re-Export & Multimodal

Free-zone re-export handling from JAFZA and the other UAE free zones, plus combined sea-air and sea-road solutions where a single mode is not optimal. Sea to the UAE hub then air onward, or consolidation of regional cargo for onward export. We design the chain around your cargo and deadline.

Re-exportJAFZA & free zones
Cargo typesAll types
ManagementSingle contact
Departure Points

UAE
DEPARTURE HUBS.

Jebel Ali
AEJEA
Sea FCL/LCL · World's largest man-made port
Dubai
DXB · DWC
Air freight · Top global cargo hub
Abu Dhabi
AEKHL · AUH
Sea · Air · Khalifa Port gateway
Sharjah
AESHJ · SHJ
Sea · Air · Industrial emirate
JAFZA
Free Zone
Re-export · Consolidation · Bonded
Cargo We Handle

WHAT WE SHIP
FROM THE UAE.

Electronics & Re-exports
Consumer electronics, devices and re-exported goods from the free zones — high-value, air priority
Machinery & Equipment
Industrial machinery, parts and equipment — palletised, crated and out-of-gauge handling
Petrochemicals & Plastics
Polymers, processed chemicals and plastic products — packaged and IBC, documentation handled
Aluminium & Metals
Aluminium, steel and metal products — a leading UAE export, FCL and breakbulk
Foodstuffs
Dates, processed food and re-exported FMCG — ambient and temperature-controlled transport
Common Questions

FREIGHT FROM
THE UAE — FAQ.

What is the fastest way to ship from the UAE to Turkey?

Air freight from Dubai (DXB) or Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul is the fastest option — around 4–5 hours' flying time, typically 1 day door-to-door for express cargo. Sea freight from Jebel Ali to Mersin or Istanbul takes 7–10 days and is the most economical mode for large volumes. Transit times are indicative and depend on the shipping line's service loop and routing.

How long does sea freight from Jebel Ali take?

Indicative: Jebel Ali to Turkey (Mersin/Istanbul) 7–10 days; to India (Nhava Sheva) 3–6 days; to Pakistan (Karachi) 3–5 days; to China (Shanghai) 12–18 days; to North Europe (Hamburg/Rotterdam) 18–24 days via Suez; to Italy 12–16 days. FCL (20'/40') and LCL groupage are both available. LCL adds 3–5 days for consolidation and deconsolidation.

Do you handle re-exports from the UAE free zones?

Yes. The UAE — especially Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) — is the Middle East's largest re-export hub. We handle re-export shipments from the free zones, including the documentation and customs formalities that differ from standard exports. Goods that enter the UAE and are re-shipped to Turkey, Africa, the CIS or the wider region are a core part of our UAE service.

Which ports and airports do you work with in the UAE?

Sea: Jebel Ali (AEJEA) — the world's largest man-made harbour and the Middle East's leading container port — plus Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi (AEKHL) and Sharjah (AESHJ). Air: Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum / DWC, Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Sharjah (SHJ). We arrange pickup from any emirate, including the Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi free zones and industrial areas.

Can you ship by road from the UAE to Saudi Arabia and the GCC?

Yes. Road freight (FTL and LTL) connects the UAE to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain across the GCC land border network. UAE to Saudi Arabia (Dammam/Riyadh) is typically 1–2 days by road; to Oman 1 day. We handle the GCC customs formalities and cross-border documentation.

What export documents does a UAE exporter need?

Standard documents: commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, UAE customs declaration (via Dubai Trade / Mirsal or the relevant emirate's system), certificate of origin (often attested by a Chamber of Commerce), and the transport document — bill of lading (sea), airway bill (air) or CMR (road). Re-exports and free-zone movements have specific procedures we handle on your behalf.

What goods are commonly shipped from the UAE?

The UAE's main outbound trade includes re-exported electronics, machinery and consumer goods, petrochemicals and plastics, aluminium and metals, foodstuffs, and textiles. High-value and time-sensitive cargo moves by air, while bulk and containerised consignments move by sea from Jebel Ali.

How quickly can I get a freight quote?

Fill in the form below with your origin emirate, destination, cargo type and approximate weight or volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea and road — including transit time comparisons and indicative rates.

FREIGHT FROM
UAE QUOTE.

Tell us your origin emirate, destination, cargo type and volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea FCL, LCL and GCC road — including re-exports.

Response Time
Within 1 hour