Door to Door Cargo Shipping from China to Dubai, UAE | Air & Sea Freight — Reef Shipping
Guangzhou · Yiwu · Shenzhen → Jebel Ali · DXB

Door to Door CargoShipping from Chinato Dubai, UAE

One freight partner. One all-inclusive DDP rate. We collect from your supplier in China, clear UAE customs, and deliver to your door — sea or air.

Sea Freight Door-to-Door
18–25 days
Express Air Freight
3–5 days
Customs & Duty (DDP)
Fully included
Container ship carrying cargo from China to Dubai

Quick Snapshot — China → Dubai

Everything an importer needs to know, at a glance

Reef Shipping moves door-to-door cargo from every major Chinese manufacturing hub to any address in the UAE — one contract, one all-inclusive DDP rate, zero coordination on your side.

Average Transit Times

Sea LCL / FCL
18–25 days
Express Air
3–5 days
Customs clearance
1–2 days

Key Departure Ports

Sea
Ningbo · Shanghai · Shenzhen
Air
CAN · SZX · PVG → DXB
UAE entry
Jebel Ali Port

UAE Delivery Coverage

Dubai
Jebel Ali · Deira · Al Quoz
Northern Emirates
Sharjah · Ajman · RAK
Capital
Abu Dhabi

Pricing Model

Sea LCL
per CBM
Sea FCL
per container
Air freight
per chargeable kg

China Warehouses

Guangzhou
Consolidation hub
Yiwu
Market pickup hub
Services
Inspection · repacking

Payment Terms

Methods
Bank · cash · card
Currency
AED · USD · RMB
Duty & VAT
Included in DDP rate

The Manifesto — 7 Moves

How door-to-door shipping works, chapter by chapter

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    Supplier Pickup in China

    We collect your goods from any factory, market or warehouse in China — scheduled around your supplier's readiness.

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    Inspection & Consolidation

    Cargo is received, counted, photographed and repacked at our Guangzhou or Yiwu warehouse. Multiple suppliers merge into one shipment.

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    Export Documentation

    Export declarations, compliance checks and China customs paperwork are prepared and filed by our team.

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    Sea / Air Transit

    Your container sails to Jebel Ali Port or flies into DXB with vetted carriers — tracked the whole way.

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    UAE Customs & Duty (DDP)

    We clear UAE import customs and settle duty and VAT on your behalf. No surprise charges, ever.

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    Port Release & Unloading

    Cargo is released from Jebel Ali or the airport free zone and loaded onto our local delivery fleet.

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    Final Door Delivery

    Last-mile delivery to your warehouse, shop or residence anywhere in the UAE — with proof of delivery.

Shipping Modes

Choose your speed. We handle the rest.

Aerial view of consolidated LCL sea freight container ship to DubaiMost economical

Sea Freight LCL

Shared / consolidated container

  • Ideal from 0.1 CBM upwards
  • Transit 18–25 days door-to-door
  • Charged per CBM, from ~AED 350
  • Weekly consolidated sailings
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Full container load FCL 20ft and 40ft shipping from China to Jebel AliBest for bulk

Sea Freight FCL

Dedicated 20ft / 40ft / 40ft HC

  • Only your cargo in the container
  • Transit 18–25 days door-to-door
  • Fixed per-container rate
  • Direct sailings to Jebel Ali
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Express air freight cargo plane from China to Dubai DXBFastest

Express Air Freight

Airport-to-door in days

  • Ideal for urgent & high-value cargo
  • Transit 3–5 days door-to-door
  • Charged per chargeable kg
  • Daily departures to DXB
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Sea & Air Freight Calculator

Measure your boxes. Get sea & air estimates.

We compute your total volume (CBM) and air chargeable weight (L × W × H ÷ 5000 per box, compared against actual weight). Your estimated freight unlocks once you leave your name and WhatsApp number.

Total Volume
0.96 CBM
Volumetric (Air)
192 kg
Chargeable Wt.
192 kg

Chargeable weight is the higher of actual vs volumetric weight — the standard airlines use to price air cargo.

Unlock your freight estimate

Leave your name and WhatsApp number — your sea & air estimate shows instantly, and our team confirms the exact rate on WhatsApp.

Origin Network

Door-to-door cargo from every Chinese hub to Dubai

Active Route

Guangzhou → Dubai, UAE

Receiving hub
Baiyun District consolidation warehouse
Warehouse cutoff
Every Tue & Fri
Sea departures
6 sailings / week
Air departures
Daily CAN → DXB

Customs & Compliance

Documents needed for door-to-door shipping

Tick through the checklist — or skip the paperwork entirely. With Reef's DDP service our customs team prepares, files and verifies every document for you.

Cargo insurance: comprehensive door-to-door cover protects the full journey from pickup in China to delivery in the UAE — recommended for every shipment.

Why Reef Shipping

The trusted bridge between Chinese factories and UAE doorsteps

Dedicated China Warehouses

Own receiving hubs in Guangzhou & Yiwu — free consolidation, inspection photos and repacking before export.

All-Inclusive DDP Rates

One quote covers pickup, freight, UAE customs, duty, VAT and last-mile delivery. Zero hidden fees, guaranteed.

Multilingual Support

English, Arabic and Chinese speaking agents coordinate directly with your suppliers — nothing lost in translation.

WhatsApp Tracking Updates

Real-time milestone updates from pickup to proof of delivery, straight to your WhatsApp.

5,000+
Shipments moved last month
20+
Chinese origin cities served
18–25
Days sea transit, door-to-door
100%
Customs clearance managed

FAQ — China to Dubai Cargo

Frequently asked questions

How long does door-to-door shipping from China to Dubai take?

Sea freight door-to-door typically takes 18–25 days including UAE customs clearance and final delivery. Express air freight takes 3–5 days from pickup in China to delivery at your address in the UAE.

How much does cargo shipping from China to Dubai cost?

Sea freight LCL starts from approximately AED 350 per CBM, while air freight starts from approximately AED 12 per chargeable kg. Final rates depend on cargo type, volume, weight, origin city and delivery address. Use our CBM calculator or request a free quote.

Do you handle UAE customs clearance and import duty?

Yes. Reef Shipping offers full DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service. We manage export documentation in China, UAE import customs clearance, duty and VAT payment, so your cargo arrives at your door with no surprise charges.

Which cities in China do you collect cargo from?

We collect from all major manufacturing hubs including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Yiwu, Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Foshan, Xiamen, Beijing and Hangzhou, with our own consolidation warehouses in Guangzhou and Yiwu.

What documents are required for shipping from China to Dubai?

The key documents are a commercial invoice, packing list with HS codes, bill of lading (sea) or air waybill (air), certificate of origin approved by the Chamber of Commerce, and copies of buyer and seller trade licenses. Our team prepares and verifies all paperwork for you.

Do you deliver outside Dubai?

Yes. Our door-to-door service covers all Emirates including Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain — delivered to warehouses, shops or residential addresses.

Is my cargo insured during transit?

We recommend comprehensive door-to-door cargo insurance which covers the full journey from pickup in China to final delivery in the UAE, protecting against damage or loss. Insurance can be added to any shipment.

What items are prohibited or restricted?

UAE customs prohibit narcotics, weapons, gambling equipment and certain chemicals. Restricted items such as batteries, liquids, cosmetics and food require prior declaration and may need additional certificates such as SABER or ESMA approval. Contact us to verify your cargo before shipping.

Free Quote — No Obligation

Tell us about your cargo. We reply within hours.

Share your shipment details and receive an all-inclusive DDP rate covering pickup in China, freight, UAE customs and final delivery.

  • Response within 2–4 working hours
  • All-inclusive DDP pricing — no surprises
  • Dedicated agent on WhatsApp
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