Car Shipping from the Middle East to Dubai
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The Middle East is an important landmark in the world of logistics. It is considered as the bridge between the West and the East and so, is ideally positioned for trade. It is considered as a vital hub in logistics, not only because of its positioning, but also because they have some of the most innovative systems and technologies when it comes to supply chains and trade management. Recently, they have begun to fully embrace the digitalisation of the logistics industry so it has enhanced productivity and higher efficiency.
For us, as a car shipping company hailing from Dubai, vehicle shipping services between the Middle East and Dubai is one of, if not, the most frequently travelled car shipping route for us. It is a route that is always in demand for auto transport and whether it is due to the recent boom in tourism in Dubai, the close relationship between the Middle Eastern countries, or due to increased expats, It is certainly a route of car shipping that we consider ourselves to be experts in.
Why Car Shipping Dubai – CSD for International Vehicle shipping services ?
We at Car Shipping Dubai – CSD are seasoned veterans in the car shipping business with over a decade of experience in auto transport and with its related logistics. With our experience, we know the ins and outs of the car shipping process and our expert team will assist you every step of the way in the export process of your vehicle between the Middle East and Dubai, all the while guaranteeing the safety and on-time shipping of your prized vehicle. We frequently export cars to Dubai from these European countries.
First time doing international car shipping? No problem at all! Our expert team will be there to guide you right from the get go and will continue to be there throughout the shipping process until your prized vehicle is safely transported between the Middle East and Dubai.
To maintain our standards, reputation and uphold customer satisfaction as a premier car shipping company, the initiatives given below are something that we follow.
Pre-move Survey
To ensure the quantity and the mode of car shipping, in order to provide an exact quote, an expert from our team will contact the customer to explain the process of car shipping between the Middle East and Dubai and examine the volume of the car with the customer’s presence.
Quality Quotation
Car Shipping Dubai – CSD ensures that our quote meets both the quality of service expected and fulfills the needs of the customer.
Shipping
This process includes the scheduling of the pickup of the car, packing, stuffing, Bill of lading, Customs clearances and the needed documentation work of shipping cars to Dubai etc.
Destination process
Before an ample period of time, customers will be notified about the arrival of the car in Dubai and the exact destination along with custom clearance procedure and delivery schedule by our shipping agent.
Methods of Car Shipping from the Middle East to Dubai
Car Shipping Dubai – CSD , being one of the best car shipping companies in the world, offers several methods of exporting cars for you, each car shipping method with its own benefits and advantages. All 4 methods of export are applicable for car shipping between the Middle East and Dubai or any other Emirate of the UAE.
Car shipping by Air Freight
Car shipping by Air Freight is the quickest method of car shipping in our arsenal of International vehicle shipping services, so it is advisable to utilize this method for urgent car shipping needs with a tight deadline. However, it does tend to be comparatively more expensive than the other modes of car shipping.
This option of car shipping is available from any Middle Eastern country provided that they possess an operational airport. We, at Car Shipping Dubai – CSD, pride ourselves in being one of the best in the world in this mode of auto transport. While expensive, this still remains a go to method of car shipping for many customers, especially between the Middle East and the UAE as it saves time and is highly secure.
We collaborate with all the major airports in the Middle East for this method of car shipping and we are able to deliver your vehicle to any of the major airports within the UAE. We have authorised agents from all the major airports in Dubai – UAE to handle your shipment and from the major airlines to the freight services, we have all necessary authorities onboard for the car shipping through air freight.
Car shipping in Containers
Car shipping in containers is the most common method of car shipping worldwide. We can either collect the vehicle from any address in the Middle East or you can deliver it yourself to a nominated depot and save some money as well. We can either ship it to the UAE from the Middle East through dedicated containers or consolidated containers.
Dedicated container, albeit more expensive, provides the car with its own container where you can use the rest of the space ideally for a reasonable number of personal effects and items to take from any country from the Middle East. This option provides you the luxury of space and better security as well. Apart from air freight, this can be considered the auto transport service that will give you and your car that ‘premium’ feeling.
A consolidated container is the more economical option with your car sharing the shipping journey between the Middle East and the UAE in the container with one or two more cars in it. 20 foot and 40 foot containers are available for both shipping options. In both methods of shipping, our loading team will securely strap your vehicle in the beginning at the departure port in the Middle East, for a safe shipping journey as it leaves off for the UAE.
Car shipping by Roll On-Roll Off (RoRo)
Ro–Ro ships are large car ferries with no passenger accommodation used commonly for car shipping. This method of car shipping is suitable for shipping anything containing wheels including any type of vehicle from heavy-duty tanks and trucks to motorcycles. This is also the most cost-effective method of car shipping of the lot. However, you would be mistaken to disregard this option as the ‘cheap car shipping option’ as the vehicles are all securely loaded onto the ship and are completely safe in the shipping journey between the Middle East and the UAE, even from the elements. However, It is advisable to remove all personal belongings and effects from the vehicle in the Middle East itself, apart from the key prior to shipping to avoid unwanted claims of lost possessions.
Among the frequent worldwide car shippers, Car shipping through Ro–Ro ships is known to be our specialty as we are the best in the industry in auto transport through this method. With our world class service and facilities and with our expert staff working around the clock, you can be rest assured that your car will leave from the Middle East and arrive at the destination on schedule and without a scratch.
Car shipping by Land Transport
Since all Middle Eastern countries are within close proximity of the UAE, we offer car shipping services through land transport as our primary mode of auto transport from the MIddle East. There are a couple of methods of land transport available. It can be shipped by a special surface truck called the recovery truck. This could be either an open dedicated recovery or a closed dedicated recovery truck. This is the rather luxurious mode of land transport as these vehicles will be solely transporting your vehicle to Dubai. It is the fastest and the safest mode of land transport. It is preferred by our customers in the Middle East mostly due to this reason. Your car will be delivered within 2-3 days, depending on the destination city and the customs clearance process.
There is also the option of the shared car carrier. Your vehicle will be transported in a two storey car carrier with around 7 more vehicles. This is considered the budget option of auto transport and is considerably slower than the recovery truck. This is mostly used by car showrooms and shipping companies who have the need to do bulk auto transport. Although it is considered the budget option, it still is very reliable, safe and will deliver your car within a week, depending on the destination and the customs clearance process.
Car shipping through land transport is certainly a unique vehicle shipping service that is offered to our customers in the Middle East due to the accessibility. It can be conducted with only a few countries nearby and is considerably cheaper and quicker as well, with high quality service. If you require a more specific quote from us regarding the cost and the time taken, You can obtain an exact figure by obtaining a free quote from us.
List of airports and seaports in United Arab Emirates
We can arrange for the vehicle to be collected at any port of any Emirate in the UAE. This should be specified before the car shipping process initiates in the Middle East.
City
- Abu Dhabi (Capital)
- Dubai
- Sharjah
- Ajman
- Al Ain
- Fujairah
- Ras Al Khaimah
Airport
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) – Dubai
- Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
- Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
- Al Ain International Airport (AAN)
- Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
- Fujairah International Airport (FJR)
Seaport
- Port of Jebel Ali (Dubai)
- Port Rashid (Dubai)
- Port Khalifa (Abu Dhabi)
- Mina Zayed (Abu Dhabi)
- Port of Fujairah
Cost of Car Shipping from the Middle East
The exact cost of car shipping between the Middle East and Dubai depends on many factors, such as the destination country, type of the vehicle, your location, preferred shipping port, method of car shipping. There are also custom clearances, taxes and duties to be paid, different in each nation. Typically, out of the international vehicle shipping services we offer, the cost for car shipping through air freight is significantly more expensive while car shipping through containers and through Ro-ro shipping takes a somewhat similar lesser cost, with car shipping by land transport taking the crown as the least expensive method of car export.
You can quickly obtain an exact cost for car shipping to the specific destination in the Middle East using our free quote.
Time taken for car shipping from the Middle East
The time taken for auto transport depends mainly on the mode of car shipping that was selected. Car shipping by air freight is guaranteed to deliver your car from the Middle East to its destination in the UAE 2-3 days while the Oceanic transport method takes a bit more longer to reach the destination.
Apart from the mode of car shipping, there are several more variable factors that could potentially affect the time taken such as the season, air/ sea traffic, and weather conditions.
Documents required for Car Shipping from the Middle East
The following documents are required for your vehicle to be shipped to Dubai. Additional documents are required depending on several factors such as the origin of the car in question. Our expert team at Car Shipping Dubai – CSD will be more than happy to cooperate with you in this matter.
Taxes and Clearances
You will have to pay a 5% customs duty and 5% VAT charge based on the total shipment charge. Right hand drive vehicles, vehicles with tinted glass, vehicles older than 10 years old are restricted for car shipping. However, vehicles older than 10 years are allowed with the approval of the local agent.
Car Preparation
For the car to be given approval to be shipped between the Middle East and the UAE, there are several quality checks that are conducted on the vehicle in order to meet the required standards. Therefore, it’s best to prepare the vehicle for this process prior to the departure. Special attention should be paid to,
Additional Services
We also provide 100% safe storage facilities in the UAE at a one-of-a-kind climate-controlled car storage facility. This marvelous facility, situated in Dubai provides a safe haven for all ranges of vehicles against the rough conditions in Dubai such as the heat, salinity, and the occasional sandstorms. We also provide regular maintenance checks and all types of performance tests, if requested. These storage facilities are a particular favorite with owners of high-end and classic vehicles that require the utmost care and precise handling.