Every rate here has an end date. Once it passes, the rate comes off the page.
China to Gulf sea lane
Shipping from China to the UAE
Need a container moved from China to the UAE? Our current rates are further down this page, each with the date it runs out. In China, our partner office in Guangzhou and Hong Kong deals with your supplier directly.
MIDTRANS operations deskChina to the UAE
Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Xingang, Xiamen, Nansha, Hong Kong to Jebel Ali, Khor Fakkan and Sajaa
Partner office in China
Our partner office in Guangzhou and Hong Kong follows the shipment from the supplier.
Chinese loading ports
Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Xingang, Xiamen, Nansha, Hong Kong.
Delivery cities
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain.
Clearance by approved agents
Our approved agents handle customs clearance in the UAE.
International Shipping & Customs Assistant
MIDTRANS Operations Desk
Team review before pricing or operationsYour quote names the port, the route and what's included.
Clearance in the UAE goes through our approved agents.
Ports
Which ports serve this lane?
Our rate sheet for this lane covers Jebel Ali, the main container port for Dubai, Khor Fakkan on the Gulf of Oman coast, and the Sajaa inland port in Sharjah.
The right port depends on the delivery city and the sailing. Air cargo arrives at Dubai, Dubai World Central or Abu Dhabi.
- Jebel Ali
- Khor Fakkan
- Sajaa inland port
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi by air
Current rates
Indicative rates from China to the UAE
Expired rates drop off on their own, so what you see here is still valid.
See our current rates on the rates page, or request a quotation for your shipment. All current rates
Loading ports
Where do shipments from China leave?
Your supplier is probably close to one of these: Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Xingang, Xiamen, Nansha, Hong Kong. Our partner office in Guangzhou and Hong Kong talks to them, books the space and gets the paperwork right.
- Partner office in Guangzhou and Hong Kong
- Collection from the supplier
- Booking and documents
Services
How can you ship from China to the UAE?
20-foot, 40-foot or 40-foot high cube, whichever fits your goods. Not enough for a full container? Tell us the volume and we'll look at groupage. In a hurry? Air is an option.
- 20-foot container
- 40-foot container
- 40-foot high cube
- Groupage studied case by case
Customs
Customs clearance in the UAE
Our approved agents clear the goods in the UAE, then we deliver to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. Your quote spells out what the clearance includes.
- Approved local agents
- Delivery after clearance
Comparing offers
Before you accept any freight quote
A cheap price online often isn't what you end up paying. Ask whoever quotes you to put these in writing. We do.
- Validity date of the rate
- Carrier and route
- Firm or indicative price
- What the price covers
- Charges at destination
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does shipping from China to the UAE cost?
Check the table on this page for today's rates. Your final price depends on the port, the container, the goods and the sailing, and we confirm it when you book.
How long does shipping from China to the UAE take?
If we have a recorded time, it's in the table. If not, we'll give it in your quote. Treat it as an estimate, because ships do run late.
Which ports do you use in the UAE?
Jebel Ali, Khor Fakkan and Sajaa. From there we deliver to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain.
Which Chinese ports do you ship from?
Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Xingang, Xiamen, Nansha, Hong Kong. If your supplier is near another port, ask us.
Who handles customs clearance in the UAE?
Our approved agents do.
Can you ship less than a full container?
Sometimes. It depends on the route and the goods, so send us the volume and weight.
Next step
Got a shipment from China to the UAE?
Send us the details and we'll come back with a price.
The supplier, the delivery city and your goods.
Port, route, validity and what the price covers.
Booking, documents and clearance through approved agents.
