Shipping to the Gulf does not have to be complicated. Gulf Trade Portal connects you with verified freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PLs who handle sea, air, and road freight to every GCC port — Jebel Ali, Jeddah, Dammam, Hamad, Sohar, and more.
Get free competing quotes for your shipment, covering everything from freight to customs clearance, VAT handling, and door-to-door delivery. No obligation, no platform fees.
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Freight services to the GCC
Our verified logistics partners cover the full range of freight and clearance services for GCC-bound cargo:
Sea freight — FCL & LCL
Air freight — express & standard
Road & land freight
Customs clearance & documentation
VAT & duty handling
Bonded warehousing & re-export
GCC ports we ship to
Whether your cargo is heading to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, or Bahrain, our partners cover all major Gulf entry points:
Jebel Ali (UAE) — busiest port
Jeddah Islamic Port (KSA)
King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam (KSA)
Hamad Port (Qatar)
Sohar & Salalah (Oman)
Shuwaikh (Kuwait)
How to get a freight quote
Tell us your shipping origin (EU, US, or Asia), your GCC destination, freight mode, cargo type, and volume. Your request goes to up to three verified logistics partners who compete to give you the best rate. You receive quotes directly — free, with no obligation.
This solves the biggest friction in cross-border trade: once you have agreed a deal with a supplier, you still need to move the goods. Gulf Trade Portal handles both sides in one place.
Need to ship to the Gulf?
Get free competing freight quotes from verified forwarders covering sea, air, customs, and door-to-door delivery to any GCC port.
Use the freight quote tool on Gulf Trade Portal. Enter your origin, GCC destination, freight mode, cargo type, and volume. Your request is sent to up to three verified logistics partners who respond with competing quotes — free and with no obligation.
Which GCC ports do you ship to?
Our logistics partners ship to all major Gulf ports including Jebel Ali (UAE), Jeddah and Dammam (Saudi Arabia), Hamad Port (Qatar), Sohar and Salalah (Oman), Shuwaikh (Kuwait), and Bahrain.
Do forwarders handle customs and VAT?
Yes. Verified partners offer full customs clearance, documentation, HS coding, VAT handling (5% UAE, 15% KSA), and duty calculation, in addition to freight. Many offer complete door-to-door service.
Is the freight quote service free?
Yes. Requesting freight quotes through Gulf Trade Portal is completely free with no obligation. Logistics partners compete for your business, which helps you get the best rate.