Shipping and logistics company in Dubai, UAEFrom Dubai, in every direction.
Airlift Logistics LLC is a shipping and logistics company in Dubai, UAE, and an international freight forwarder based in Dubai Airport Free Zone. We provide air cargo, sea freight, land transport, customs clearance, warehousing and dangerous goods shipping for importers, exporters and manufacturers, with one team managing each shipment from pickup to delivery.
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 18:00. Call +971 4 221 7007
A logistics company in Dubai with one team for every step
Most shipments pass through several companies. With us, your import and export cargo moves door to door with one team: air cargo, sea freight, road transport across the Middle East, customs clearance and warehousing, with documents and special cargo handled by our own people.
- 140+Served through our global network of agents.
- 6Air, sea, land, customs, warehousing and dangerous goods.
- 9From documentation to packaging and carrier approval.
- 2DXB for high-frequency cargo, DWC for large and oversized loads.
- Company
- Airlift Logistics LLC, a freight forwarder and logistics company in Dubai, UAE
- Services
- Air freight, sea freight (FCL, LCL), land freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, dangerous goods handling
- Coverage
- Over 140 countries through a global agent network
- Location
- M11, Dnata Building, Freight Gate 4, Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA)
- Dangerous goods
- All 9 UN classes, with IATA DGR compliance by air
- Contact
- +971 4 221 7007
cs@airlift-logistics.com
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 18:00
Logistics services in Dubai: six ways to move it
AIRAir Freight
Air freight forwarding from Dubai, for import and export air cargo that cannot wait.
Typical paperwork: air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list
DGRDangerous Goods Handling
Certified dangerous goods shipping and handling from the UAE, in all 9 classes.
Typical paperwork: MSDS, DG declaration, commercial invoice
SEASea Freight
Regular, secure and economical sea freight from Dubai through major ports.
Typical paperwork: bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list
LNDLand Transport
Road freight and trucking for any consignment, large or small, wide or heavy.
Typical paperwork: consignment note, commercial invoice, packing list
CUSCustoms Clearance
Customs clearance in Dubai, with experts who help your goods clear quickly and stay compliant.
Typical paperwork: commercial invoice, HS code, certificate of origin
WHSWarehousing
Flexible warehousing in Dubai: pallet storage and distribution, short or long term.
Also available: stickering and packaging services
Specialist cargo: the hazardous loads many forwarders turn away
Airlift Logistics is a certified dangerous goods freight forwarder in the UAE, and hazardous cargo shipping is a core service here. Our team handles all 9 classes, with DG air cargo compliant with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Not sure if your goods count? Look for GHS hazard pictograms on the package or safety data sheet, or send us the sheet and we will check.
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Why choose this freight forwarder: what you can hold us to
Our Dubai team manages declarations, duty assessment and regulatory approvals without outsourcing.
From pickup through customs clearance to final delivery, under one roof.
Fuel surcharges, security fees and handling charges are stated upfront in your quote.
Invoices, HS codes and certificates are reviewed before your shipment moves.
Free zone customs, re-export documents and bonded cargo across JAFZA, DAFZA, RAKEZ and other UAE zones.
Airlines charge whichever is higher. Volumetric weight here is length × width × height ÷ 6,000, used by most carriers. Your quote confirms the final figure.
Not sure which service you need?
Tell us what you are shipping and where. We will recommend the right mode.
Global freight network: every route starts in Dubai
Pick a corridor and the globe turns to show it. These are regular air cargo lanes from Dubai, and our agent network covers over 140 countries.
Regular air cargo lanes from Dubai: India, United Kingdom, China, United States, Germany, Kenya, GCC, Netherlands, France and Italy. Distances are straight-line, not the route cargo travels. Don't see your lane? Ask us.
See the busiest shipping routes from Dubai, or how we manage cross trade shipping between two other countries and car shipping from Dubai.
Logistics by industry, built around your cargo
Different goods need different handling. Tell us your sector and we will plan around it.
Cross-border fulfilment, storage and distribution for online businesses.
Import, export and re-export movements through the UAE.
Temperature-controlled air cargo, with Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) permits handled.
Just-in-time supply, for when a production line can't wait.
Stock brought in ahead of peak season and product launches.
Dubai businesses shipping their first international order.
Your sector
Tell us about your cargo. Start a quote
Your cargo. Our next move.
Get a clear quote, with fuel, security and handling charges stated upfront.
Air freight vs sea freight vs land freight from Dubai
The right mode depends on your cargo, deadline and budget. This table shows how the three compare, and we can advise on your shipment.
| AIRAir freight |
SEASea freight |
LNDLand freight |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Urgent, high-value or time-sensitive cargo | Large volumes and heavy cargo on longer routes | UAE deliveries and regional road routes |
| Priced on | Chargeable weight: L × W × H (cm) ÷ 6,000 | FCL per container; LCL on 1 CBM or 1,000 kg | Per truck (FTL) or space used (LTL) |
| Main document | Air waybill (AWB) | Bill of lading (B/L) | Consignment note |
| Dubai hubs | DXB, DWC | Jebel Ali Port | UAE road network |
| Dangerous goods rules | IATA DGR 67th edition | IMDG Code 42-24 | Confirmed for each route |
| Quote by air | Quote by sea | Quote by road |
Containers, cargo and paperwork, one team from start to finish
How freight forwarding works: five steps, one point of contact
From quotation and documents to customs and final delivery, we manage the whole process from start to finish.
Share the origin, destination, cargo type and required timeline.
You send: dimensions and weightWe work out the chargeable weight or space and price it clearly.
You get: a quote with no hidden chargesOur team verifies the paperwork and coordinates collection.
We prepare: AWB or bill of ladingExport customs clearance is completed and your cargo is booked.
We book: the most suitable serviceArrival handling, customs clearance, cargo release and delivery.
You get: your cargo, delivered
Request a quote
Estimates are fine. If you are unsure about the mode or Incoterm, leave it and we will advise.
- WhatsApp: +971 58 967 7006
- Phone: +971 4 221 7007
- Email: cs@airlift-logistics.com
Airlift Logistics is a freight forwarder and shipping company in Dubai. It arranges air freight, sea freight, land freight, customs clearance, warehousing and dangerous goods handling from one office in Dubai Airport Free Zone. Businesses use it to import, export and re-export cargo through the UAE, working with a global agent network across over 140 countries.
- Sea freight covers FCL, LCL, RO-RO, project cargo and cross trade.
- Air freight covers express, consolidated, charter and temperature-controlled cargo.
- Office hours are Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 18:00 Dubai time.
Choose one that already handles your cargo type and route. Ask for a written quote showing each charge, and check whether customs clearance is done in-house or passed to someone else. For hazardous cargo, ask to see their dangerous goods certification. Find out who your contact will be from pickup through to final delivery.
- Ask for fuel, security and handling charges as separate lines.
- For DG air cargo, ask about GCAA approval and staff dangerous goods training.
- Check their free zone experience if you trade through JAFZA, DAFZA or RAKEZ.
A shipping company moves cargo, and a logistics company manages the whole journey. In everyday UAE use the terms overlap. Logistics also covers storage, customs, documents and delivery planning. A freight forwarder arranges transport with airlines, shipping lines and truckers for you. Airlift Logistics works as a freight forwarder, with logistics services under one team.
- Container lines own or charter ships; most forwarders do not.
- Ask who will physically carry your cargo.
The best logistics company is the one that suits your cargo and route. Large global groups suit big contract volumes, and independent forwarders often give more direct service. Compare cargo experience, in-house customs clearance, written charges and reviews. Airlift Logistics suits businesses wanting one Dubai team for freight, customs and storage.
- Ask for a recent example of cargo like yours.
- Read recent Google reviews, not only website claims.
A cargo company in Dubai moves goods for businesses or individuals. Some run door-to-door parcel services for personal shipments. Others, like Airlift Logistics, focus on commercial freight by air, sea and road, with customs clearance and documents included. Check which type you need before asking for a price, because their services differ.
- Commercial cargo usually needs an invoice and packing list.
- Personal effects can follow different customs rules.
Choose air for urgent cargo, sea for volume, and road for the region. Air cargo suits urgent or high-value goods. Sea freight suits large volumes on longer routes, and road transport suits the UAE and GCC neighbours. Compare total landed cost, not only the rate, then check that the timing meets your deadline.
- See the air, sea and land comparison on this page.
- See the busiest shipping routes from Dubai.
There is no fixed freight forwarder fee. A quote usually combines the freight rate, fuel and security surcharges, terminal handling, documentation and customs costs. The total depends on the route, shipping mode, cargo type, weight and season. Ask for each charge to be shown separately, so you can compare quotes from different forwarders fairly.
- Duty and VAT are government charges, separate from forwarder fees.
- Your Incoterm, such as FOB or DDP, decides which charges you pay.
- Airlift Logistics states fuel, security and handling charges upfront.