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The United Arab Emirates is one of the most developed Arab countries in the Middle East and the largest trading centre in the world.
The metropolitans of Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the main trade and logistics hubs of the country with highly developed ports. The main exports partners of the UAE are Asian and Middle East countries (Saudi Arabia, India, Iraq, Oman, China, Kuwait), as well as the USA and Switzerland. Most often exported goods from the UAE are oil, gas, oil products, gold, jewellery, diamonds, cars, and aluminium.
As of 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) maintains strong trade relationships with several major global economies, particularly in Asia, Europe, and North America. The UAE’s primary export destinations in 2024 include India, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.
According to the latest trade data, the UAE exported goods worth approximately $45.2 billion to India in 2023, $38.7 billion to China, $27.5 billion to Japan, $24.1 billion to Saudi Arabia, and $20.3 billion to the United States. Key exports to India include crude oil, petroleum products, precious metals, and aluminium. The UAE supplies China with energy resources, polymers, and base metals. Exports to Japan are dominated by crude oil and liquefied natural gas, while Saudi Arabia imports machinery, electronics, and construction materials. To the United States, the UAE exports aluminium, plastics, and high-tech equipment. The country’s export performance in 2023 and 2024 reflects its strategic role as a global trade hub and its continued investment in diversified, high-value industries.
This said, shipping services from the UAE are always in high demand.
Transit times depend on the route and the type of transportation used. For example, the estimated time of air freight from the UAE to China is from 1 to 5 days, ocean freight from the UAE on a port-to-port basis will take from 15 to 25 days.
Agora Freight automatically calculates the best routes for cargo shipping to the UAE from many countries and back, online according to the specified parameters and provides online rates right on the website.
Jebel Ali Port (Dubai) is one of the largest and most efficient port facilities in the world. There are a total of 16 commercial ports in the Emirates. Emirates Airlines is the second largest airline in the world in terms of cargo uplift.
During business hours, within 15 minutes after the booking on Agora Freight, a personal manager will contact you to clarify the details and arrange freight cargo to/from the UAE.
No need to worry about the safety of your cargo. Our professional liability is insured by the leading international insurance company in the field of logistics.
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE (city)
Cheboksary, Chuvash Republic, Russia (city)
Container
1x20ft
2500.0 KG
Ajman, Ajman, UAE (city)
Makhachkala, Dagestan Republic, Russia (city)
Less-than-container/ truckload cargo
1 pcs
5.0 KG
Less-than-container/ truckload cargo
1 pcs
4.0 KG
Jebel ali, UAE (seaport)
Venice, Italy (seaport)
Container
1x40HCft
20000.0 KG
Jebel ali, UAE (seaport)
Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia (city)
Less-than-container/ truckload cargo
1 pcs
70.0 KG
Dubai, Dubai region, UAE (city)
Saintry Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia (city)
Less-than-container/ truckload cargo
1 pcs
9.0 KG
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE (city)
Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia (city)
Container
1x20ft
20000.0 KG
International shipping from the UAE: Freight Air & Ocean | Agora Freight
Place of Origin | Place of Destination | Cargo | Cost | Details |
Jebel ali, UAE (AEJEA) | Long Beach (California), USA (USLGB) | Container 20', 17300 kg, 1 pcs. | 4 905 USD | View details |
Jebel ali, UAE (AEJEA) | Shanghai, China (CNSHA) | Container 40', 20000 kg, 1 pcs. | 671 USD | View details |
Jebel ali, UAE (AEJEA) | Sydney, Australia (AUSYD) | Container 40', 17300 kg, 1 pcs. | 1 309 USD | View details |
Jebel ali, UAE (AEJEA) | Santos, Brazil (BRSSZ) | Container 40', 20000 kg, 1 pcs. | 4 911 USD | View details |
Jebel ali, UAE (AEJEA) | Barcelona, Spain (ESBCN) | Container 20', 17300 kg, 1 pcs. | 5 217 USD | View details |
Jebel ali, UAE (AEJEA) | Mundra, India (INMUN) | Container 40', 20000 kg, 1 pcs. | 934 USD | View details |
Air freight is the fastest and most convenient way to get a small consignment of goods from the UAE.
Air freight is the second possible way to deliver goods from the Emirates. While sea shipping from the UAE is cheaper, the transit time is longer. Cargo shipping by air is the best option when delivery time is more important than the cost of transportation. This freight option is suitable for valuable and perishable products.
The estimated delivery time by air from the UAE is 1–5 days. It depends on the selected flight (passenger or freighter), the specifics of the cargo, its weight and dimensions. Agora Freight digital freight forwarder service provides free online access to real time freight rates and allows you to place an order in one click.
Agora Freight combines years of experience in freight forwarding and as well as experience in digital technologies and professionally organizes the shipment of cargo to the UAE in various types of containers.
Shipping cargo from the UAE to China is also commonly carried out using containers of various types, depending on the nature of the goods. Containers are typically shipped from major UAE ports such as Jebel Ali (Dubai), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi), or Port Rashid. These containers are transported via sea to major Chinese ports including Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao, and Tianjin.
Digital forwarder Agora Freight allows you to quickly select the best route and cost of transportation by container from the United Arab Emirates online:
Digital freight forwarder Agora Freight offers LCL shipping services from the UAE worldwide.
Delivery of LCL cargo from the UAE is one of the most popular services. Consolidated cargo can be delivered by sea or by air.
Sea freight of LCL cargo from the UAE is carried out on the principle of “port-port”, then the cargo is delivered to its destination by road and/or rail.
The estimated transit time for LCL shipment from the ports of the Emirates to China is 20–30 days.
Agora Freight provides free online access to up-to-date freight rates. Using our services is quite simple: specify the points of departure and destination, as well as the key characteristics of the cargo, and Agora Freight will provide online quotes and show you the best options for transporting groupage cargo from the UAE.
You can book freight shipping from the United Arab Emirates with one click. If necessary, cargo insurance and organization of customs clearance can be booked online as well.
Digital forwarder Agora Freight provides online quotations and terms of sea transportation of goods from the UAE in a few seconds.
Jebel Ali Port (Dubai) is one of the largest and most efficient port facilities in the world. There are 16 commercial ports in the Emirates. All the major ocean carriers have sailing to and from the Emirates.
We offer the shipment of container, conventional, oversized, groupage cargo, as well as cargo of the “roll-on” / “roll-off” category from the port of Jebel Ali (UAE) to major ports in China, including Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao, and Tianjin.
After that, the cargo is transported by road or rail to the final destination. The estimated shipping time of goods from the UAE “port-port” is 20–35 days.
To arrange sea freight cargo from the Emirates, you only need to enter the cargo parameters, and Agora Freight will determine the possible routes, cost, and mode of transportation. Choose the appropriate delivery option.
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