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Map of sea and air freight routes from China to the UAE
Shipping costs of shipping from China to the UAE in 2024 : China to UAE sea freight full container price, China to UAE sea freight LCL price, China to UAE air freight price, China to UAE express international express (DHL UPS FEDEX EMS) price, China to UAE sea freight and air freight price per kilogram (ddp) price.
There are many ports of departure for sea freight from China to the UAE: Shantou Port, Chongqing Port, Changsha Port, Shenzhen Port, Quanzhou Port, Xiamen Port, Nanning Port, Ningbo Port, Ganzhou Port, Wuhan Port and Shanghai Port, etc.
The following table shows the Ocean freight rates from China to the UAE
Shekou Port in Shenzhen, China to the destination ports of Dubai/Jebel Ali and Port Rashid in the United Arab Emirates, to help you understand the Ocean freight rates from China to the UAE.
| Port of Departure | Destination | Shipping companies | Transportation time/ days | Sailing Schedule | Sea Freight（usd per 20 gp） | sea freight（usd per 40 gp） | ocean fright（usd per 40 HC） |
| SHEKOU （port of Shenzhen） | Dubai | ONE | 14 | Directly | 1850 | 2850 | 2850 |
| Yantian （port of Shenzhen） | JEBEL ALI | HPL | 13 | Directly | 2000 | 3100 | 3100 |
| Nansha （port of Guangzhou） | JEBEL ALI | PIL | 13 | Directly | 3400 | 3350 | 3350 |
| chiwan （port of Shenzhen） | JEBEL ALI | YML | 13 | Directly | 2250 | 3550 | 3550 |
Note: price use before: 05TH May 2024 .
The full container shipping service from Shenzhen Shekou Port to Rashid Port in the United Arab Emirates has been suspended.
The table shows the lowest ocean freight rate of ONE shipping company and the highest freight rate of PIL shipping company. Here are the ocean freight rates for you:
Shipping company ONE's sea operation from Shenzhen Shekou to Jebel Ali Port in the UAE takes 14 days and sails directly to Jebel Ali Port. The ocean freight for a 20-foot small container from Shenzhen Shekou, China to Jebel Ali Port in the UAE is US$1,850. [UAE Dirham is 6793.76 (AED)]
The ocean freight for a 40-foot large container and a 40-foot high container from Shenzhen Shekou, China to Jebel Ali Port in the UAE is the same, both at US$2,850. [UAE Dirham is 10466.06 (AED)]
The freight from Shenzhen Shekou, China to Jebel Ali Port in the UAE is valid from January 15, 2024 to January 21, 2024 , subject to the sailing time.
The shipping company is PIL Pacific Lines. The sea transportation time from Shenzhen Shekou to Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates is 13 days, and it sails directly to Jebel Ali Port.
The sea freight for a 20FT container from Shenzhen Shekou, China to Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates is US$3,400. [UAE Dirham is 12485.82 (AED)]
The sea freight for a 40-foot large cabinet and a 40-foot high cabinet from Shenzhen Shekou, China to Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates is the same, both at US$3,350. [UAE Dirham is 12302.2 (AED)]
The freight from Shenzhen Shekou, China to Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates is valid from January 14, 2024 to January 19, 2024 , subject to the sailing time.
The shipping costs of shipping a full container from China to the UAE are different for different shipping companies. The cheapest shipping company is ONE Shipping.
Ocean freight LCL price from China to UAE.
The following table shows the LCL prices from Shenzhen Shekou Port, China to Dubai/Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah and Sharjah, UAE
[1 USD = 3.67 AED]| destination | Volume(cubic meter) | Sea freight（USD/cbm） | Shipping company | how long(days) |
| Dubai/Jebel Ail | 0~1 | 30 | YML/CUL/HMM | 14 |
| Dubai/Jebel Ail | 1~3 | 26 | YML/CUL/HMM | 14 |
| Dubai/Jebel Ail | 3~5 | 23 | YML/CUL/HMM | 14 |
| Dubai/Jebel Ail | 5~15 | 18 | YML/CUL/HMM | 14 |
| Port Rashid | 0~1 | 30 | YML/CUL/HMM | 14 |
| Port Rashid | 1~3 | 26 | YML/CUL/HMM | 14 |
| Port Rashid | 3~5 | 23 | YML/CUL/HMM | 14 |
| Port Rashid | 5~15 | 18 | YML/CUL/HMM | 14 |
| Abu Dhabi | 0~15 | 28 | YML/CUL/HMM | 15 |
| Ajman | 0~15 | 25 | YML/CUL/HMM | 14 |
| Fujairah | 0~15 | * | YML/CUL/HMM | 14 |
| Sharjah | 0~15 | 28 | YML/CUL/HMM | 15 |
The following table shows the LCL prices for ocean freight from Shekou Port in Shenzhen, China to Dubai/Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
【1 USD = 3.67 AED】
Specifically introduce the cost of LCL from Shenzhen Shekou Port, China to Dubai/Jebel Ali, Port Rashid Port, UAE:
The sea voyage time from Shenzhen Shekou Port, China to Dubai/Jebel Ali and Port Rashid in the United Arab Emirates is 14 days.
Shipping companies from Shenzhen Shekou Port, China to Dubai/Jebel Ali and Port Rashid in the United Arab Emirates: YML Yang Ming Marine Transport, CUL China United Shipping, HMM Hyundai Merchant Marine.
The shipping fee for LCL from Shenzhen Shekou Port, China to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, UAE is US$28 per cubic meter [102.82 UAE Dirhams (AED)]
The shipping fee for LCL from Shenzhen Shekou Port, China to Ajman, UAE is US$25 per cubic meter [91.81 UAE Dirhams (AED)]
Major cities in the UAE Major cities include: Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah.
Dubai: Dubai is the second largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates and the most populous city in the UAE. Dubai is not only the economic and financial center of the Middle East, but also the main transportation hub for goods and passengers in the Middle East.
Air Freight from China to UAE
The international airports in the United Arab Emirates are: Dubai International Airport (DXB), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
The following mainly introduces the air freight costs from China's Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) to the United Arab Emirates' Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
| Departure Airport | Destination Airport | Weight:+45（CFR/KG） | WEIGHT+100（CFR/KG） | +300（CFR/KG） | +500（CFR/KG） | +1000（CFR/KG） |
| PEK | DXB | 23 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| PEK | DWC | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| HKG | DXB | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| HKG | DWC | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
The prices in the table are in RMB. The prices of the following items have been converted from RMB to UAE Dirham (AED) [1 RMB (RMB) = 0.51 UAE Dirham (AED)]
Using the example of air freight from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in China to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the United Arab Emirates, the price of air freight is specifically explained:
When the weight of the goods is between 0~45kg, it is 23 CFR/kg, one kilogram (kg) is charged at 11.52 UAE Dirhams (AED)
When the weight of the goods is between 45~100kg and 100~300kg, it is 10CFR/kg, and one kilogram (kg) is charged at 11.23 UAE Dirhams (AED)
When the weight of the goods is between 300~500 and 500~1000kg, it is 7CFR/kg, and one kilogram (kg) is charged at 7.66 UAE Dirhams (AED)
The cargo airlines that have services for air cargo from Chinese airports to the UAE are: Etihad Airways EY, China Airlines CI, Philippine Airlines PR, Emirates Airlines EK, Qatar Airways (QR)
Prices of international express from China to the United Arab Emirates
The following four international express delivery services can be delivered from China to the UAE: Hong Kong DHL Express, FEDEX Federal Express, UPS International Express, and EMS Express.The following international express delivery price list is the price per kilogram (kg) of goods delivered from the Shenzhen warehouse in China to the UAE. [Note: The following four express delivery prices are converted from RMB to UAE Dirham (AED)]
Price list of HK DHL express delivery from China to UAE 2024 .
| weight（kg） | prie（AED/kg） |
| 31-49 | 13.26 |
| 50-69 | 12.105 |
| 70-99 | 12.105 |
| 100-199 | 11.8 |
| 200-299 | 11.8 |
| 300-499 | 11.8 |
| more than 500 | 11.8 |
When using Hong Kong DHL Express to transport goods from China to the UAE
the express fee is charged at 26.52 UAE Dirhams per kilogram (kg) when the weight of the goods is 31~49kg.
When using Hong Kong DHL Express to transport goods from China to the UAE, the express fee is charged at 13.0 UAE Dirhams per kilogram (kg) when the weight of the goods is 50~69, 70~99kg.
When using Hong Kong DHL Express to transport goods from China to the UAE by air, the express fee is charged at 11.5 UAE Dirhams per kilogram (kg)
when the weight of the goods is 100~199, 200~299, 300~499, 500kg and above.
FEDEX Price List from China to UAE 2024 .
| weight（kg） | Price（AED/kg） |
| 21-44 | 13.18 |
| 45-70 | 12.8 |
| 71-99 | 26.62 |
| 100-299 | 12.6 |
| 300-499 | 11.8.00 |
| 500-999 | 12.5 |
| 1000 more | 11.86 |
Select three weight ranges from the table to specify the charges, and the rest of the charges are similar.
For the weight of goods from China to the UAE using FEDEX, when the weight of the goods is 21-44kg, the express fee is charged at 27.13 UAE Dirhams per kilogram.
For the weight of goods from China to the UAE using FEDEX, when the weight of goods is 100-299kg, the express fee is charged at 26.36 UAE Dirhams per kilogram.
For the weight of goods from China to the UAE using FEDEX, when the weight is above 1000kg, the express fee is charged at 25.29 UAE Dirhams per kilogram.
Current Price list of UPS international express from China to UAE
| Weight（kg） | rates（AED/kg） |
| 21-44 | 21.28 |
| 45-70 | 21.28 |
| 71-99 | 20 |
| 100-299 | 20 |
| 300-499 | 19.178 |
| 500-999 | 19.178 |
| 1000 more | 19.178 |
For UPS international express from China to the UAE, the weight of the goods is between 21~44kg and 45~70kg, and the express fee is 21.28 UAE dirhams per kilogram.
For UPS international express from China to the UAE, the weight of the goods is between 71~99kg and 100~299kg, and the express fee is 20 UAE dirhams per kilogram.
For UPS international express from China to the UAE, the weight of the goods is between 300~499kg, 500~999kg and above 1000kg, and the express fee is 19.178 UAE dirhams per kilogram.
Price list of EMS express from China to UAE per 0.5 kg
| Country | first 0.5kg | more 0.5kg | Discount price | max weight |
| United Arab Emirates | 81.68（AED） | 21.198（AED） | 50% Off+5RMB/handling charges | 30kg |
Calculation method of EMS express delivery fee from China to the UAE: The first weight of the goods is 0.5 kg, and the express delivery fee is 81.68 UAE Dirhams
The express delivery fee for the additional weight of 0.5 kg is 21.198 UAE Dirhams
Discount: 50% off + 5RMB per ticket handling fee [5RMB=2.56 UAE Dirhams (AED)]
The weight of the goods cannot exceed 30 kilograms (kg/kg)
Case: The goods delivered by EMS from China to the UAE weigh 4kg. What is the total price after discount?
4kg = 0.5 kg (first weight) + 0.5kg (additional weight) x 7
81.68 + 7 x 21.198 = 230.066 (AED)
50% discount: 230.066 X 0.5 = 115.033 (AED)
Finally, the total price including the handling fee is 115.033 + 21.198 = 136.231 (AED)
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For door-to-door international transport (DDP), "handling customs declaration in two countries" refers to customs clearance in the exporting country (declaration) and customs clearance in the destination country; "tax included" refers to the customs duties and other taxes during customs clearance in the destination country. The freight forwarder quotes a total price to the shipper, which includes all costs such as export customs declaration, import customs clearance in the destination country, and customs duties.
[The following quotation includes the importing country's tariff/VAT (tariff bill is not provided) and the price of handling customs declaration in two countries to the Dubai warehouse, excluding delivery fees. 】【1RMB=0.51 United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)】)
| Product | 1~5CBM RMB/CBM | 5CBM+ Price RMB/CBM | warehouse | transit days |
| General goods | 850 | 830 | Guangzhou/Shenzhen/Yiwu | About 30 days |
| Brand | 1250 | 1230 | Guangzhou/Shenzhen/Yiwu | 30-35 days |
| Battery | 1630 | 1610 | Guangzhou/Shenzhen/Yiwu | 30-35 days |
| Other sensitive goods | * | |||
Select general cargo from the door-to-door international transportation (DDP) from China to the UAE, and get a detailed introduction to the door-to-door international transportation (DDP) price:
General cargo: refers to general cargo, which is the transportation of general cargo with no special requirements for transportation, loading and unloading, and storage. For cargo volume within the range of 1~5 cubic meters (CBM), the freight is charged at RMB 850 per cubic meter. [435.12 UAE Dirham (AED)]
For cargo volume above 5 cubic meters (CBM), the freight is charged at RMB 830 per cubic meter. 【424.88 United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)】
Warehouse entry (designated warehouse location where goods enter): Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, Yiwu, Zhejiang Province Freight validity period: about 30 days
For branded goods with a volume of 1~5 cubic meters (CBM), a freight fee of US$1,250 per cubic meter is charged. 【639.88 United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)】;
For goods with a volume of 5 cubic meters (CBM) or more, a freight fee of US$1,230 per cubic meter is charged , [629.64 UAE Dirham (AED)] Battery cargo volume is within the range of 1~5 cubic meters (CBM), and the freight fee is US$1,630 per cubic meter. [834.4 UAE Dirham (AED)];
More than 5 cubic meters (CBM), the fee is US$1,610 per cubic meter, [824.16 UAE Dirham (AED)]
[Note: Sensitive goods: liquid or built-in liquid/paste/cosmetics/epidemic prevention materials/Quran/walkie-talkie, etc.]
