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Freight forwarder · USA to the UAE

Shipping from the USA to Dubai and the UAE

Full containers, shared LCL, vehicles and air cargo from US ports and airports to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and every emirate. One coordinator books the routing, files the US export paperwork and arranges the attestation your buyer asks for.

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Routing update · November 2026

Container traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is heavily restricted. We route UAE cargo via Khor Fakkan and Fujairah on the east coast with onward trucking, or by air into DXB and DWC. Transit times and surcharges change week to week, so call (908) 440-0999 before you book.

UAE ports and airports

Where your cargo lands in the UAE

The UAE is our busiest lane. We plan each booking around where your buyer needs the cargo, then pick the port or airport that gets it there under current conditions.

  • Khor Fakkan

    Sharjah's container port on the Gulf of Oman, outside the strait. Our most-used UAE port while the strait is restricted, with the container trucked on to Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi.

    East coast · open while Hormuz is restricted

  • Fujairah

    The other east coast gateway, also outside the strait. Another way in outside the strait, depending on the carrier and the sailing.

    East coast · open while Hormuz is restricted

  • Jebel Ali, Dubai

    The largest port in the Middle East, next to the Jebel Ali Free Zone. While Hormuz is restricted, cargo for Jebel Ali buyers usually lands on the east coast and moves on by road.

    Inside the strait · routed via the east coast for now

  • Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi's main container port. The same applies: we land the cargo outside the strait and deliver to Abu Dhabi by truck.

    Inside the strait · routed via the east coast for now

  • Dubai International (DXB)

    Air cargo for urgent, high-value and time-critical shipments, airport to airport or door to door.

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  • Al Maktoum, Dubai World Central (DWC)

    Dubai's second airport, close to Jebel Ali and its free zone. We also book air cargo into Abu Dhabi (AUH).

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How we route it

Planned around where your buyer needs the cargo.

Your buyer may sit in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, in an industrial area in Sharjah or in Abu Dhabi. We book the sailing with Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC or another carrier that serves the current gateway, then arrange the road leg to the final address through our agent in the UAE.

From the US side we pick up anywhere in the country and sail from the port that suits your cargo, most often New York and New Jersey, with Charleston, Norfolk and Baltimore as other regular origins.

  • Full containers: 20', 40', 40' high cube and 45'
  • Flat racks and open tops for machinery and out-of-gauge cargo
  • LCL for smaller loads
  • Door to door, door to port or port to port
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What we move to the UAE

Cargo we ship to Dubai and the Emirates

From a single car for a family member to a container of building materials, we plan the routing, the container and the paperwork around your cargo.

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Documents

Paperwork done before the cargo sails.

Gulf customs authorities are strict about documents, and so are the banks behind letters of credit. We prepare and check everything before the booking is confirmed, so the cargo is not held when it lands. What your shipment needs depends on the goods, the buyer and how they are paying, so we confirm the list when you book.

  • Commercial invoice and packing list
  • Certificate of origin, certified by the chamber of commerce
  • Embassy or consulate legalization where it is required
  • US export filing (AES / EEI)
  • Bills of lading and air waybills matched to your letter of credit
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Getting a price

What to send us for a UAE quote

Every quote is priced by our team against current carrier rates. The more of this you send, the faster we come back with routing options.

  1. Step 1

    The cargo

    What it is, number of pieces, weight and dimensions, and whether it is hazardous, oversized or a vehicle.

  2. Step 2

    Pickup and delivery

    The US pickup address or ZIP and the final address in the UAE, including the free zone if your buyer is in one.

  3. Step 3

    Payment and documents

    Whether the buyer pays by letter of credit, and any documents or legalization they have asked for.

  4. Step 4

    Timing

    When the cargo is ready and when it needs to arrive. If it is urgent, we price air freight alongside ocean.

Questions

Shipping to the UAE: common questions

Can you still ship to Dubai with the Strait of Hormuz restricted?
Yes. Most carriers now discharge UAE cargo at Khor Fakkan or Fujairah on the east coast, outside the strait, and the container is trucked on to Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi. Urgent cargo can fly into DXB or DWC. Transit times and surcharges are changing week to week, so we confirm the current routing before you book.
How long does ocean freight from the US to the UAE take?
It depends on the carrier, the port of discharge and the current routing. With Hormuz restricted, routings via the Red Sea or Oman are taking longer than usual. We confirm the expected transit time for your booking before you commit.
Can my cargo still be delivered to Jebel Ali or a free zone company?
Yes. We plan the booking around where your buyer needs the cargo. While Jebel Ali is behind the restricted strait, the container usually lands at an east coast port and moves on by road, and our agent in the UAE coordinates delivery and clearance with your consignee.
Do you ship smaller loads to the UAE?
Yes. Smaller shipments travel as LCL in shared containers, so you pay for the space you use when you do not need a full container.
Does my shipment need attestation for the UAE?
Often it does. We arrange chamber of commerce certification and embassy or consulate legalization for commercial invoices and certificates of origin when the destination, the buyer or the bank requires it. Tell us early, because legalization adds days before the documents are ready.
Can you ship a car to Dubai?
Yes. We ship vehicles in containers or by RoRo and handle the US export paperwork, including the title documents US Customs requires before export. Import rules differ by country and by vehicle age, so check with us before you buy.

Still have a question? Call (908) 440-0999 or email info@vipcargoservices.com.

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