Shipping from China to Dubai

How to ship cargo from China to Dubai

the steps of ordering and transporting goods from China to Dubai is as following. First the seller chooses the product he needs on one of the online sales sites such as Ali Express or Alibaba and specifies his order for collection and sends all the information of the receipt to 2Darb. Then, 2Darb group by providing a pre-invoice chooses the appropriate method of transporting the goods. It should be noted that cargo transportation from China to Dubai is carried out by sea or air. The terms of advance payment will be applied according to the financial conditions of the foreign company or your conditions, and the type of currency will be chosen as yuan or dollar. The reference currency can be traded between these two currencies depending on your choice. In some special goods that the Chinese government has made an export offer for, the payment must be made in US dollars. The amount of advance payment depends on the duration of your business with that company. For example, if you are going to buy from a factory or company for the first time, your prepayment amount will be 30% of the total value of your goods, and as your credit increases, the amount will decrease to 10%. After the advance payment, the seller will inform you of the time of delivery of the goods, and after the completion of the manufacturing and production of the goods, you must pay the remaining amount of the invoice to the seller.

Loading goods from China to Dubai

After the full settlement of the goods, it is time for loading. . In order to make the process of loading and transporting cargo from China to Dubai easy, 2Drab Group assigns a unique code to all customers, according to which, you can track your goods at any stages of loading and transporting. This is the code of our warehouse in Emirates, which is the serial number of your product and your exclusive code in the 2Darb collection system. This code also includes the date and type of shipment and the number of cartons of your goods. It should be noted that to receive the code through the website of 2darb collection, simply visit 2darb.com After receiving the product shipment code, it will be presented to the seller through our colleagues in China, and the product shipment code will be attached to all your boxes after shipping. Then the exact time of departure of the ship or the flight, as well as the approximate time of delivery of the goods in Dubai will be announced to you. It’s our honor to make the above-mentioned process so easy for our customers. 2Drab International Transport Group has been active in the field of buying and sending goods, gathering and warehousing, export and import, customs affairs and clearance for more than 30 years. To get more information about the latest customs related rules and price inquiry with the best exchange rate, contact 2Drab experts through our contact page. The methods of transporting goods from China to Dubai are divided into two modes of sea transportation and air transportation, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages, which we will be discussed.

Sea shipping from China to Dubai

1. Less than container load volume (LCL):

Shipping cargo from China to Dubai by LCL method is when your cargo is placed in a common container. This container also includes other people’s cargo. The advantage of this method is that you are not responsible for the environment that your cargo occupies. You pay a fee, not the whole container If you are planning to ship small cargo from China to UAE, LCL shipping will be your best option.

2. Full Container Load (FCL)

Shipping from China to Dubai FCL allocates a full container for you and has a fixed approved cost. In some cases, this method may be cheaper than LCL, especially if your goods occupy a large volume or are heavy.

Air freight from China to Dubai

If delivery time is a priority for you and you need your products urgently in the United Arab Emirates or Iran, air transportation is the best way for you. However, keep in mind that air freight will cost more than sea freight.

How much does it cost to ship cargo from China to UAE?

The answer to this question depends on various factors. First it depends on the nature of the goods you want to send. Perishable items may require refrigeration or very large items can require a large container. Costs also depend on the shipping method you choose, as air shipping is usually more expensive than sea shipping. The cost of shipping cargo from China to Dubai also depends on the volume, size and weight of your shipment, all of which may be prohibited by air and be affected by sea shipment. For example, if your goods weigh less than 100kg, air freight can be as cost-effective as using an ocean liner and faster as well. Also, loads over 100kg that are not urgently needed in the UAE are more economical to be transferred by sea. Here in 2Darb we carry your goods for you regardless of their weight and dimensions. To check the price of shipping your cargo from China to Dubai, please contact our experts.

Sea shipping timing from China to Dubai

In general, if your budget is limited, it will take about 25 to 35 days to receive your goods, this is the approximate time of sea transportation. The following examples show the shipping time between China and the UAE, and it generally takes between 18 and 38 days:

Shanghai to Abu Dhabi – 36 days FCL, 30 days LCL

Shekou to Sharjah – 18 days FCL

Wuhan to Jebel Ali – 29 days FCL

Ningbo or Shanghai to Sharjah – 36 days FCL

Guangzhou to Sharjah – 25 days FCL, 38 days LCL

Chongqing to Jebel Ali – 33 days

Shanghai to Jebel Ali – 30 days FCL, 33 days LCL

Guangzhou to Jebel Ali – 24 days LCL, 36 days FCL

Xiamen to Jebel Ali – 27 days FCL, 30 days LCL

Zhongshan to Jebel Ali – 23 days LCL

Fuzhou or Nanjing to Jebel Ali – 36 days FCL

Huangpu to Jebel Ali – 23 days FCL

Huangpu to Sharjah – 25 days FCL

Ningbo or Tianjin to Jebel Ali – 28 days FCL

Lianyungang to Jebel Ali – 32 days FCL

Chiwan to Jebel Ali – 18 days FCL

Dalian to Abu Dhabi or Jebel Ali – 36 days FCL

Xiamen to Sharjah – 36 days FCL

Qingdao to Jebel Ali – 30 days

Shekou to Jebel Ali – 18 days FCL, 27 days LCL

Air freight timing from China to Dubai

Shipping cargo from China to Dubai by air is surprisingly faster than by sea. The cargo is delivered by land to the airports of origin (China) and customs and security inspections are carried out, which takes a little bit of time. It should be noted that the duration of cargo transportation from China to Dubai (Cargo China to Dubai) is limited and may change slightly depending on the conditions. With all this in mind, here are some examples of estimated air freight times for you:

Qingdao to Dubai International – 6 days

Shanghai to Abu Dhabi – 6 days

Shenzhen to Dubai Al Maktoum – 8 days

Shenzhen to Dubai International – 5 days

Guangzhou to Sharjah or Dubai Al Maktoum – 8 days