Service
Sea Freight from China to Middle East
Consolidated sea cargo from our warehouse in China to your door in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with duty, VAT and delivery included.
What's included
One price covers every stage from our China warehouse to your door.
- Receiving and consolidation at our warehouse in China, one week of free storage
- Export customs in China and ocean freight with fuel surcharges
- Import clearance with customs duty and VAT paid
- One delivery to your address, ground floor, single attempt
- Optional cargo insurance at
1%of declared value, loss cover - Optional general-trade declaration in your company name for VAT recovery, quoted on request
How it works
- You send the packing list with CBM, weight, product description and the date the cargo is ready.
- We reply with a written quote within one business day.
- Your suppliers deliver to our warehouse. We check, weigh and measure the cartons and confirm the final figure.
- Your cargo sails in a consolidated container. While Hormuz is closed, UAE cargo lands on the east coast and Saudi cargo in Jeddah.
- You follow the shipment on our tracking page.
- On arrival the line clears customs on the consolidated shipment and delivers to your address.
Pricing
All-in prices per chargeable CBM as of 28 September 2026. UAE prices are in dirhams with US dollars for reference; Saudi Arabia is an estimate in US dollars. Every shipment adds a documentation and handling fee of AED 50, or USD 14 to Saudi Arabia.
Dubai, Sharjah and Amazon FBA
| Cargo category | 1 to 4.9 CBM | 5 to 9.9 CBM | 10 CBM and more |
|---|---|---|---|
| General goods | AED 1,200 (USD 327) | AED 1,170 (USD 319) | AED 1,140 (USD 310) |
| Branded, CCTV, medical | AED 1,470 (USD 400) | AED 1,430 (USD 389) | AED 1,395 (USD 380) |
| Cosmetics and food | AED 1,605 (USD 437) | AED 1,565 (USD 426) | AED 1,525 (USD 415) |
| Power banks and pure batteries | AED 1,740 (USD 474) | AED 1,695 (USD 462) | AED 1,650 (USD 449) |
Other emirates
| Cargo category | 1 to 4.9 CBM | 5 to 9.9 CBM | 10 CBM and more |
|---|---|---|---|
| General goods | AED 1,230 (USD 335) | AED 1,200 (USD 327) | AED 1,170 (USD 319) |
| Branded, CCTV, medical | AED 1,500 (USD 408) | AED 1,465 (USD 399) | AED 1,425 (USD 388) |
| Cosmetics and food | AED 1,635 (USD 445) | AED 1,595 (USD 434) | AED 1,555 (USD 423) |
| Power banks and pure batteries | AED 1,770 (USD 482) | AED 1,725 (USD 470) | AED 1,685 (USD 459) |
Saudi Arabia, estimate
| Cargo category | 1 to 4.9 CBM | 5 to 9.9 CBM | 10 CBM and more |
|---|---|---|---|
| General goods | USD 610 | USD 595 | USD 580 |
| Branded, cosmetics, food, batteries | on request | on request | on request |
What you get
- A written quote with every cost line before you pay
- Online tracking of the shipment
- One point of contact from the factory to your door
- Optional cargo insurance and customs clearance bundled into the same invoice
When to use this vs. alternatives
Use sea freight for any cargo above about 45 kg chargeable or 1 CBM that can wait 45-50 days. For smaller or urgent shipments use air freight. For door-to-door pricing without managing the customs side yourself, see DDP service. For larger regular volumes, ask us to price a full container against consolidation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the per-CBM price include? +
Everything from our China warehouse to your door: ocean freight, fuel, export and import customs, duty and VAT, and one delivery. A documentation and handling fee of AED 50 per shipment (USD 14 to Saudi Arabia) is added as a separate line. Not included: a customs declaration in your own company name, which is quoted on request.
How is chargeable volume calculated? +
The greater of actual volume and weight divided by
400 kg per CBM, rounded up to 0.1 CBM, minimum 1 CBM. The whole shipment takes the price of its tier: 1 to 4.9 CBM, 5 to 9.9 CBM or 10 CBM and more. Below about 45 kg air is usually cheaper.What are the current prices? +
To Dubai, Sharjah and Amazon FBA, general goods cost
AED 1,200 per CBM from 1 CBM, AED 1,170 from 5 CBM and AED 1,140 from 10 CBM. Branded, CCTV and medical goods start at AED 1,470, cosmetics and food at AED 1,605, power banks and pure batteries at AED 1,740. The other emirates cost AED 30 to 35 more per CBM. Saudi Arabia is estimated in US dollars: USD 610, 595 and 580 per CBM for general goods. Prices as of 28 September 2026.Which port does the cargo use while Hormuz is closed? +
Cargo for the UAE lands at the east-coast ports of Fujairah or Khor Fakkan and travels to your address by road. Cargo for Saudi Arabia arrives mostly through Jeddah. The line chooses the port, and the price covers the whole route to your door.
Should I ship a full container instead? +
From roughly
30 CBM a dedicated container can be cheaper at 2026 container rates, especially from a single supplier. We quote containers separately on request.Do you handle batteries and hazardous cargo? +
Built-in batteries up to
100 Wh ship as general goods. Power banks and pure batteries ship at the battery price with insulated, separated packing. Powders, weapons, alcohol, tobacco, pressurised cans, e-cigarettes and adult products are not accepted by sea.Is cargo insured? +
Optional insurance is
1% of declared value, covers loss of whole pieces rather than damage, and is capped at RMB 100,000 declared per shipment. Fragile goods should be packed accordingly.What if my goods are time-sensitive? +
Use air cargo,
6-10 days door to door in the UAE, for anything that cannot wait six to seven weeks.Ready to ship from China to the UAE or KSA?
Get a same-day quote with rates, transit time, and a clear list of what is included.