Import Shipments
We bring your cargo into the UAE: customs declarations, duties, approvals and delivery to your door or warehouse.
Services
Personal Cargo moved to and from anywhere in the world
We can send or deliver all your personal cargo worldwide. Whether you are moving abroad, relocating your family or sending belongings home, we pack, ship and deliver your household goods, personal effects and baggage door to door, to and from any country, by sea, air or road.
- To & from any country
- Household goods & furniture
- Personal effects & unaccompanied baggage
- Relocation & moving abroad
- Door-to-door delivery
- Sea · Air · Road
What We Handle
Import, export and cross trade with all advanced logistics and forwarding equipments
Export Shipments
We ship your goods out of the UAE by sea, air or road, with declarations, permits and certificates prepared for you.
Cross Trade Shipments
We move cargo directly between two countries outside the UAE and coordinate the whole journey from here.
Transportation Support
3, 5 and 7 ton vehicles and all kinds of trailers for local UAE and GCC movements, sized to your load.
- 3 Ton
- 5 Ton
- 7 Ton
- All kinds of trailers
- Local UAE movements
- GCC movements
Cranes & Special Equipments
Cranes and special equipments are available for loading, lifting and heavy-cargo operations.
- Cranes
- Special equipments
- Heavy & oversized cargo
Ports & Customs
UAE port and customs assistance
Dubai
Jebel Ali Port
Complete import and export assistance at Jebel Ali, from customs registration to cargo release.
- Customs code creation
- VAT linking
- Import code creation
- Export code creation
Sharjah
Port Khalid, Hamriyah & Khor Fakkan
Complete assistance to import or export through Port Khalid, Port Hamriyah or Khor Fakkan Port.
- Sharjah customs code creation
- Import code creation
- Export code creation
Duty Exemptions
We prepare and file duty exemption applications so eligible shipments clear without unnecessary customs duty.
Vehicle Export & Sourcing
We source vehicles to your requirements and handle export paperwork, clearance and shipping to your destination.
Certifications
Essential export certifications and documents
Essential Export Documents
Needed for almost every export from the UAE.
- Certificate of Origin (CoO) Confirms where the goods were made, for customs and preferential duty at destination.
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List Describe the goods, their value, quantities, weights and packing.
- Export Declaration Filed with UAE Customs before the goods leave the country.
- Exit Certificate Customs proof that the goods have left the UAE, used for VAT and duty records.
Industry-Specific Certifications
Extra approvals depending on what you ship and where.
- Health & Halal Certificates Issued or attested by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) or local municipalities for food, meat and agricultural products.
- Free Sale Certificate (FSC) Issued by bodies such as Dubai Municipality to confirm that cosmetics, food or consumer goods are freely sold in the UAE and meet safety standards for international markets.
- Destination-Specific Conformity Some markets require specialised compliance, such as SABER certification for regulated exports to Saudi Arabia.
- Strategic Goods Permits Managed under UAE federal controls for dual-use, military or sensitive technology items.
Certificates for African Markets
Trade-agreement origin certificates and the conformity checks African customs ask for.
- AfCFTA Preferential Certificate of Origin Lets qualifying goods use reduced duties under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
- COMESA / ECOWAS / EAC Certificates Regional certificates of origin for East, Southern and West African trade blocs.
- Certificate of Conformity (CoC) / PVoC Pre-export verification that goods meet the destination country's standards before they ship.
- Phytosanitary & Health Certificates For plants, food and agricultural products entering African markets.
- Fumigation / Disinfection Certificate Confirms that cargo or wooden packaging has been treated before shipment.
Destination-specific systems
- Nigeria SONCAP
- Kenya KEBS PVoC
Our Services
Global logistics, built for today's trade
NVOCC & Liner Agency
Container capacity on the lanes that matter
Working with trusted principals and shipping lines, we secure reliable container space on major trade routes. You get the right vessel at the right time, with clear schedules and one team coordinating every booking.
- Slot and space management on key trade lanes
- Space allocations on strategic routes
- Container repositioning and leasing
- Port-to-port and hub-to-hub coverage
- Optimised schedules and routing
Freight Forwarding (Sea · Air · Land)
One multimodal network built around your cargo
Whether your cargo moves by sea, air or road, we plan the route that balances speed, cost and reliability. Our global agents and local team keep every shipment moving from origin to final destination.
- FCL and LCL ocean freight
- Air freight for urgent and high-value cargo
- Land freight across the GCC and regional corridors
- Consolidation and deconsolidation
- Cross-trade coordination
- Door-to-door delivery
Project Logistics
Carefully planned moves for heavy cargo
From industrial components to oversized equipment, we plan project cargo in detail. Lifting, routing, transport and delivery are coordinated step by step, with safety and accuracy at every stage.
- Breakbulk and out-of-gauge cargo
- Heavy-lift and rigging supervision
- Route surveys and technical studies
- Port operations and special equipments
- End-to-end project planning
Warehousing & 3PL
Smart storage, faster distribution
Our warehousing and third-party logistics services support busy, high-volume supply chains. Secure facilities and clear stock visibility help you move products faster and run more efficiently.
- Short- and long-term storage
- Temperature-controlled storage
- Inventory management and stock reports
- Order processing and distribution
- Labelling, packing and sorting
Transportation Services
Reliable road freight across the UAE and GCC
With a well-managed fleet and planned routes, we deliver your cargo safely and on time within the UAE and across the Gulf region, consistently and in full compliance.
- Container transportation
- Flatbed, low-bed and special trailers
- LTL and FTL services
- Domestic and cross-border GCC delivery
- Real-time tracking
Customs & Regulatory Clearance
Smooth clearance, no surprises
We handle every regulatory checkpoint for you, so your shipment meets each requirement and clears on time. Our team works closely with customs authorities to avoid delays and keep you fully compliant.
- Import and export customs declarations
- Customs, import and export code registration
- Duty exemptions and VAT linking
- Permits, certificates and approvals
Export Documentation
Know your export paperwork before you book
Every cargo type in the UAE has its own approvals. Find yours below to see what to prepare. Globex handles the filing, permits and customs clearance for you.
Every shipment
Basic export documents
Needed for all cargo. The categories below list what you need on top of these.
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Export Declaration (Mirsal 2 / Calogi)
- HS Code
- Trade License Copy
19 cargo categories
Food Exports
- Dubai Municipality (DM) Food Safety Approval
- FIRS Registration
- Health Certificate
- Halal Certificate If required
Cosmetics, Perfumes & Skincare
- ECAS Certificate
- Dubai Municipality Product Registration
- Free Sale Certificate If needed
Electronics & Home Appliances
- EQM Certificate
- Energy Efficiency Label
- SASO For Saudi Arabia exports
Security & Surveillance Equipment
CCTV, DVR/NVR, access control, biometric devices, alarms, tracking systems, encryption devices and radio communication equipment.
- SIRA Approval
- SIRA Export NOC Mandatory
Vehicles & Automobiles
- RTA Export Certificate
- Police Clearance Used vehicles
- Carnet de Passage Temporary export
Chemicals & Dangerous Goods
- MSDS
- DG Approval (Airport / Port)
- Civil Defense Permit
- EAD / MOIAT Approval Restricted chemicals
Medical Devices & Medicines
- MOHAP Permit
- GDP-Compliant Documentation
- Free Sale Certificate If required
- Temperature-Control Requirements
Plants, Seeds & Agricultural Items
- MOCCAE Approval
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Organic Certification If required
Pet Food & Animal Products
- MOCCAE Approval
- Health Certificate
Scrap Export
Metal, plastic and paper scrap.
- Waste Export Permit (DM / Tadweer)
- Environmental Clearance
Gold, Jewellery & Precious Metals
- DMCC Export Permit
- Mandatory Customs Inspection
Machinery & Industrial Equipment
- DG Approval If batteries are included
- Environmental Clearance Refrigerant / gas systems
Wood & Timber Products
- Fumigation Certificate
- Phytosanitary Certificate
Artwork, Paintings & Antiques
- Cultural Authority Export Permit
Human Remains & Ashes
- MOH Approval
- Consulate Clearance
Aerospace Cargo & Spare Parts
Aircraft spare parts, engines, avionics and components, including urgent AOG (aircraft on ground) shipments.
- Authorised Release Certificate (EASA Form 1 / FAA 8130-3) Aircraft parts
- Dangerous Goods Declaration & MSDS Batteries, fluids or chemicals
- Strategic Goods Export Permit Dual-use or controlled items
- End-User Certificate If required by destination
Building Materials, Marble, Granite & Stone
Marble and granite slabs and blocks, natural stone, tiles and other construction materials.
- Certificate of Origin
- Fumigation Certificate Wooden crates / pallets
- Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Container shipments
Exhibition Cargo & Temporary Admission
Exhibition and event cargo, samples and equipment that leave or enter the UAE temporarily. We provide ATA Carnet services.
- ATA Carnet Exhibitions, samples & equipment
- Temporary Export / Admission Declaration
- Exhibition Invitation or Registration Letter Exhibition cargo
- Customs Deposit or Bank Guarantee Without an ATA Carnet
- Carnet de Passage Vehicles
Strategic & Controlled Goods
Defence, military-use and dual-use items.
- Ministry of Economy Export Control Permit
- End-User Certificate From destination country
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