Overview of 17 shipping companies in the United Arab Emirates

Shipping companies in the United Arab Emirates are thriving thanks to the Government’s thoughtful trade-oriented policies, which have turned the country into a hub of business and international trade.

For the past three years in a row, Dubai has maintained its dominant position as one of the top five destinations for the maritime industry. With an annual contribution of about 7% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), the latest Global Shipping Industry Index rankings have recognized the attractiveness potential and continued competitiveness of the emirate’s shipping companies worldwide.

According to statistics from the International Shipping Center (ISCD), Dubai has already left behind a number of major players in the field of maritime navigation, such as New York, New Jersey, Tokyo, Hamburg and Athens.

The high rates of development of the sector are achieved due to many factors:

• advantageous strategic position;
• soft customs rules;
• high level of infrastructure development;
• easy access to the labor market;
• modern technologies.

OceanFront Shipping

It is one of the most well-known full-fledged freight forwarding companies in the UAE, with offices and partners in different parts of the world. Oceanfront provides trading as a leading provider of shipping, freight forwarding, consolidation and distribution services.

With a constant focus on innovation and technology, Oceanfront guarantees the provision of optimal solutions using multiple modes of transport: marine, automotive and aviation. The company’s representatives work in all strategically important seaports and airports in the UAE.

Oceanfront fulfills orders for the transportation of oversized and heavy goods that serve the oil and gas, construction, steel and industrial sectors.

Oceanfront has all the resources to ensure fast, safe air transportation to all destinations, taking into account transit and the nature of cargo in accordance with customer requirements.

In addition, the customer can use the warehousing service. The warehouses are specially designed to handle large volumes of international cargo, backed by state-of-the-art inventory management systems, 24-hour security and specialized storage systems, as well as secure handling.

Emarat Maritime

It is a developing shipping company, which is one of the well-known players in the logistics services market in Dubai.

Emarat Maritime was founded in 1990. Over the 35 years of its existence, it has formed a multinational team of professionals providing high-quality service and timely deliveries.

Main services of Emarat Maritime:

• Technical management;
• ship operation;
• marine insurance;
• technical maintenance.

Platinum Shipping & Logistic LLC

PSL is the largest and fastest growing logistics and transportation company in the UAE with 30 years of experience. High results are achieved through optimized processes, optimal solutions, and cost-effectiveness. Platinum positions itself as a reliable and responsible forwarder, guaranteeing the delivery of any type of cargo on time and in complete safety. PSL provides services:

1. Sea Freight: All orders are processed, shipped and tracked using artificial intelligence.
2. Air transportation with a guarantee of speed and timely delivery of goods in perfect condition under all circumstances.
3. Customs clearance. PSL provides assistance in overcoming the difficulties of customs clearance through an automated customs clearance network.
4. Handling of bulk cargoes. PSL provides specialized assistance in handling heavy and large bulk cargoes in adverse conditions.
5. Warehousing.
6. Door-to-door delivery.

PSL services are available in full-size ports in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Central and Southeast Asia, the Far East, China and Japan. The company’s sea, air and land operations are networked with UAE ports.

Global Shipping & Logistics LLC

As a partner of Al Shirwari Group, Global Shipping & Logistics (GSL) is a leading logistics service provider in the United Arab Emirates. GSL has been in existence since 1975, offering services related to freight management, including:

• temperature-controlled warehouse infrastructure (from -25°C to +25°C);
• cargo storage with round-the-clock monitoring;
• fleet management;
• distribution solutions.

In addition, GSL also offers 3PL and 4PL services that focus on the day-to-day operations of customer supply chain management and optimize the entire supply chain and logistics operations for its contractors.

AR Shipping LLC

It is a private company that started its activity in 2007 as an independent freight forwarder and ship agent. Today, it unites several branches in Dubai and Sharjah, as well as 170 offices in 65 countries around the world.

AR performs work on:

1. Cargo storage. The warehouse network ensures the implementation of door-to-door cargo transportation solutions. Warehouse terminals are equipped with the best equipment to ensure the safety of products.
2. Transportation route planning, as well as packaging.
3. Air and sea cargo transportation. Managers’ knowledge of import and export requirements and customs regulations helps to achieve optimal results in operations involving the movement of goods from any place of departure to the port of destination.

Globelink West Star

Globelink is a well–known and highly trusted logistics organization in Dubai’s shipping lines, with more than 130 offices in 33 countries. Despite the fact that Globelink has been operating in Dubai for more than 30 years, its headquarters are located in Singapore. The staff exceeds 900 people. Since its foundation, Globelink’s logistics services have been used by more than 6,000 customers.

Globelink moves cargo in all directions with both partial container loading (LCL) and full container loading (FCL). The company’s business network includes more than 200 ports and 1,600 destinations.

Globelink is an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) recognized by Dubai Customs, which allows customers to accelerate and simplify trade procedures, as well as ensure complete supply chain security and compliance with international trade standards.

STALCO

Founded in 1974, it is a pioneer in the field of logistics and supply chain management. STALCO is ISO 9001 certified, which is the best guarantee of a high standard of service.

STALCO:

• forwarders shipments;
• organizes storage in its logistics centers;
• It offers distribution and logistics solutions.

STALCO also delivers goods for fairs and exhibits for exhibitions taking place in the UAE.

Jenae Logistics

It is a Dubai-based shipping agency that provides standard shipping and fleet management services in the UAE, as well as international cargo management solutions using all types of transport: air, land and sea. In addition to warehousing and distribution, Jenae Logistics also provides container loading and unloading assistance at various ports throughout the UAE.

Jenae Logistics constantly monitors changes in logistics regulations. This ensures that the goods transported comply with all regional, national and international standards, and delays are minimized.

Jenae Logistics services include:

• solutions for domestic and international cargo transportation;
• customs clearance of imports and exports;
• consolidation of air transportation with door-to-airport and door-to-door delivery;
• sea transportation with full or partial container loading;
• various transportation schemes (sea-to-air, air-to-air, sea-to-land);
• Transshipment;
• cross-shipment agreements;
• warehousing and distribution;
• ground transportation in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East – FTL and LTL;
• procurement and outsourcing;
• project management;
• consulting services.

Fleet Line Shipping Services LLC

FLS is a freight forwarding company with headquarters in Dubai. It is the UAE market leader in providing integrated logistics solutions, which has been awarded numerous awards, as well as certificates confirming high standards of services. FLS is a member of IATA, FIATA and NAFL, as well as a DP World approved cargo securing service provider. FLS positions itself as the safest and most reliable logistics company providing an optimal range of logistics services, including:

• Transportation: sea, air (IATA accreditation), land;
• NVOCC;
• transportation of bulk and bulky goods;
• warehousing and storage;
• industrial packaging;
• cargo securing and securing solutions;
• logistics of vehicles, including yachts;
• ISO tank processing;
• customs clearance;
• intra-country logistics in Iraq;
• complete logistics solutions for the CIS countries.

Jawar Al Khaleej Shipping L.L.C

It was founded in 2006 in Dubai. Her specialization is servicing the needs of the country’s oil and gas sector.

JAK offers help:

• to support the operation of oil terminals, including their underwater part;
• in marine research;
• in rescue operations.

JAK has offices in Basra (Iraq’s largest oil province), Dubai (UAE) and Dammam (Saudi Arabia) and offers logistics services in the GCC countries and Iraq.

JAC operates in the spot market throughout the GCC, fulfilling transportation orders around the Persian Gulf and beyond. Since its establishment in 2006, they have also been actively supplying terminal tugboats for Iraqi oil export terminals. JAK is also actively engaged in the removal of debris and oil pollution throughout the Middle East.

JAC has a strong position in Iraq. Jabal Al Khaleej has been operating in this country since its foundation. She:

• advises government agencies on oil field safety issues;
• ensures compliance with the standards of sea/port charges;
• implemented IMO rules;
• He trains the staff of local state-owned companies in accordance with STCW standards.

JAK is constantly updating the flotilla, replacing old vessels with new, more technically equipped ones. Thanks to this, JAK has become the most modernized and technologically advanced fleet in the Middle East. All new vessels have remote monitoring technology, as well as tugs conforming to the IMO Tier standard. 3.

Aeon Shipping LLC

Aeon is a multinational shipping and moving company based in Dubai. Working in the delivery sector for more than 10 years, Aeon has concentrated its capacity on car delivery. The company has representative offices in 130 countries.

Aeon managers know all the details related to the international relocation process. They provide expert advice on taxation, packaging, customs clearance, insurance, and more. In addition to its main car transportation business, Aeon also deals with:

• transportation of household items, boats, yachts, motorcycles;
• organization of cargo storage;
• transportation of pets;
• transportation of bulky and bulk cargoes;
• by air and land transportation;
• loading and unloading issues;
• monitoring of shipped shipments.

Echo Cargo & Shipping LLC

He has been working in the maritime sector since 1997, providing safe cargo delivery, distribution and logistics services at the local and international levels. His main area of interest is related to the oil sector in the Middle East.

In addition to basic services, such as courier or express deliveries, Echo Cargo offers additional services related to repairs and fleet maintenance. Echo Cargo:

• owns shipyards, waste containers;
• builds ships;
• manages its own fleet of offshore auxiliary vessels;
• provides commercial and technical asset management services trading for the offshore industry in the Middle East.

Together with its branches in Abu Dhabi and Singapore, Echo Cargo has become a major ship owner and a reliable partner in the region.

Royal Gulf Shipping & Logistics

A Pakistani freight forwarding company with twenty-five years of experience in the sector, controlling a significant market share in Dubai, as well as other countries of the Persian Gulf.

In the field of Royal Gulf activities:

• Shipping, including FCL, LCL;
• warehousing;
• moving/packing;
• online processing of customs clearance and declaration;
• port assembly of non-containerized cargoes;
• transportation of bulk and oversized products.

The geography of transportation is from the Persian Gulf to the Far East.

Gulf Agency Company Ltd

GAC Group is a private company that fulfills orders for shipping, logistics and sea transportation. Founded in 1956 by Swedish entrepreneurs and two prominent Kuwaiti businessmen, Gulf Agency Company has become a dominant name in the maritime industry.

Within two decades of its founding, the co-founders expanded the GAC’s sphere of influence to include the Eastern Mediterranean, the Asia-Pacific region, the Indian Ocean, and the Gulf of Guinea.

Later, in the 90s and 2000s, GAC’s activities reached the shores of America and Australia. The company offers end-to-end freight and logistics services in 50 countries, has 300 offices, and more than 9,000 employees in many countries.

The GAC fleet consists of supply vessels, barges, floating modules to support offshore exploration, construction and production, and heavy cargo towing.

ATLAS Marine Shipping LLC

Founded in 2007, ATLAS is well known in Dubai’s maritime industry. She is engaged in operations related to the transportation of offshore oil production equipment, as well as oil. It mainly cooperates with the countries of the FEZ (Gulf Cooperation Council): Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.

ATLAS MARINE owns marine vessels designed to operate in the Abu Dhabi oil field. They are used for:

• offshore oil supplies;
• drilling rig movements;
• freight charges.

In addition, ATLAS is engaged in:

• sea charter operations
• development of projects for moving drilling rigs;
• kruger operations.

Safeway International Moving & Shipping LLC

SIMS is a limited liability company registered in 2008 in the UAE. For a decade and a half, she has managed to establish partnerships with sea and air carriers in many countries, and become a member of the International Association of Freight Forwarders IAM, which guarantees reliability and strict compliance with international shipping standards.

In a short period of time, SIMS’ activities have spread to almost 40 countries. The LLC handles approximately 275-300 international and more than 5,000 domestic shipments annually, coordinating deliveries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Safeway International Moving provides services for:

• fleet management;
• container transportation;
• warehousing, as well as storage;
• Packaging;
• logistics;
• distribution.

Fusion Shipping and Logistics Co. LLC

It is a fast-growing shipping company in the United Arab Emirates and a logistics service provider. Fusion is a reliable partner in the marine cargo transportation, distribution, handling and transportation of bulk cargoes, as well as container transportation, including LCL, FCL.

Fusion offers comprehensive, transparent logistics solutions, including:

• forwarding of projects related to international travel;
• warehousing;
• maintenance of exhibition exhibits.