Middle East
Middle East logistics: ocean, air and multimodal
For Middle East and Gulf markets, we match ocean, air or multimodal options to the cargo, destination and timing, and coordinate export customs, destination clearance and delivery. Ports, schedules and local requirements remain subject to booking and current policy.
Scope
For Middle East and Gulf markets, we match ocean, air or multimodal options to the cargo, destination and timing, and coordinate export customs, destination clearance and delivery. Ports, schedules and local requirements remain subject to booking and current policy.
- Gulf and surrounding markets
- FCL, LCL and air options
- Destination clearance and delivery coordination
- Can connect with project cargo and special containers
Transport modes
Ocean freight
For larger shipments, with FCL or LCL arranged around destination and sailing schedules.
Air freight
For high-value, time-sensitive or urgent replenishment cargo.
Multimodal
Combines ocean, road and other legs around destination and delivery conditions.
Common ports and border crossings
These are common destination examples. The final port, sailing, border crossing and clearance requirements depend on the booking and current policy.
Jebel Ali (UAE)
A major Gulf transhipment port with onward delivery around Dubai.
Dammam (Saudi Arabia)
Serves eastern and central Saudi markets; clearance requirements depend on the destination.
Hamad (Qatar)
Serves Qatar and nearby markets; sailings and transhipment depend on the booking.
Service flow
01 / 05Understand your requirements
A good journey starts with understanding
We start with the goods, packaging, weight and volume, then confirm the origin, destination, cargo-ready date and delivery requirements.
- Goods, packaging and cargo characteristics
- Quantity, weight and volume
- Origin, destination and cargo-ready date
Goods, packaging and cargo characteristicsFrequently asked questions
How is a Middle East port selected?
The choice normally considers the final delivery point, sailing schedules, clearance conditions and inland distance; the actual port is confirmed with the booking and local operations.
What documents are needed for Middle East clearance?
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin are common; each country may add its own requirements, which must be confirmed for the destination.
Is door-to-door service available?
Destination clearance and delivery can be combined with the main leg, subject to the cargo, destination and local agent conditions.
Other routes
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Ocean freight: FCL, LCL and special containers
Carrier resources and overseas partners support a range of full-container, less-than-container and special-container arrangements for different cargo requirements.
Connecting the stages of multimodal transport
Combining sea, road, rail and river–sea transport in practical multimodal solutions, with the overall route and logistics cost in view.
Every shipment. The right route. Reliable delivery. Better value.
Practical expertise and coordinated resources, brought together in a freight solution that works for you.