Shipping to United Arab Emirates from the USA
RoRo and container shipping to Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi with an FMC-licensed NVOCC.
The UAE is served through Jebel Ali, one of the world's largest ports, and Abu Dhabi. We ship RoRo and containerized cargo from the United States to the United Arab Emirates.
Ports we serve in United Arab Emirates
- Port of Jebel Ali (AEJEA)
- Port of Abu Dhabi (AEAUH)
Ship from these U.S. ports
We load vehicles and cargo bound for United Arab Emirates at major U.S. departure ports:
- New York
- Jacksonville
- Baltimore
- Wilmington
- Boston
- Providence
- Newark
- Philadelphia
- Freeport
- Houston
- Savannah
- Davisville
Shipping methods
RoRo shipping
Cost-effective transport for running vehicles and heavy equipment, driven on and off the vessel. Learn about RoRo.
Container shipping
Enclosed protection, ideal for non-running vehicles or shipments with personal effects. Learn about container shipping.
Not sure which is right for you? Read our guide on RoRo vs. container shipping.
Ocean carriers
We book space with established ocean carriers serving Middle East: Grimaldi, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Sallaum Lines, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO Shipping, and NYK Line.
Transit time & schedules
Estimated ocean transit from the U.S. to United Arab Emirates is approximately 6 to 8 weeks. This is an estimate based on carrier sailing times and distance; actual transit varies by departure port and sailing, so confirm your dates when you book. Check current sailing schedules to plan around the cut-off dates.
Customs clearance & documentation
As an FMC-licensed NVOCC (License No. 026671N), Global Kings Logistics handles the documentation and customs clearance your shipment to United Arab Emirates requires. See our step-by-step shipping guide for the full process.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to ship a car to United Arab Emirates?
- Estimated ocean transit from the United States to United Arab Emirates is approximately 6 to 8 weeks, based on carrier sailing times and distance. Actual transit varies by the U.S. departure port, the sailing schedule, and the destination port, so request a quote for the current transit time on your route.
- Which port in United Arab Emirates does Global Kings Logistics ship to?
- We discharge shipments to United Arab Emirates at Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi.
- Which U.S. ports can I ship from to United Arab Emirates?
- We load vehicles and cargo bound for United Arab Emirates at New York, Jacksonville, Baltimore, Wilmington, Boston, Providence, Newark, Philadelphia, Freeport, Houston, Savannah, and Davisville.
- Can I ship both a car and container cargo to United Arab Emirates?
- Yes. We offer both RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping for running vehicles and heavy equipment, and container shipping for enclosed transport and consolidated or personal cargo, to United Arab Emirates.
Ready to ship to United Arab Emirates?
Get a clear, itemized quote for your vehicle or cargo, and our team will recommend the best shipping method for your route.