UAE Maritime Port & Cargo Vessel
VOL. XXIV • MARITIME EDITIONDUBAI MARITIME CITY • JEBEL ALI • SHARJAH
CUSTOMS BROKERAGE LICENSED • UAE MIRSAL 2

The Artery of
Global Commerce.

Navigating global supply chain complexities with sovereign precision. Swift Sail Shipping L.L.C. delivers publication-grade ocean freight, air velocity logistics, customs clearance, and GCC trade solutions.

UAE Heritage15+ Years

Gulf Maritime Experience

Global Coverage50+ Hubs

Direct Sovereign Port Corridors

Customs ClearanceMirsal 2

Direct Digital Port Integration

Operational Support24 / 7

Dedicated Cargo Desk

PRECISION LOGISTICS TOOLING

Calculate Your Exact Cargo Volumetrics & Container Fit

No guesswork. Input your package dimensions to compute official CBM, CFT, Gross vs. Volumetric Chargeable Weight, and recommended container configuration.

TECHNICAL TOOL • REVISION 2026.4IATA & IMO STANDARDS

Cargo CBM & Container Load Planner

Accurate mathematical volume, chargeable weight, and container capacity calculator for global shippers.

#Units (Qty)Length (cm)Width (cm)Height (cm)Unit Wt (kg)Subtotal CBMAction
19.600
Total Volume (CBM / CFT)
9.60CBM (m³)

339.0 Cubic Feet (CFT)

Actual Gross Weight
1,500KG

1.50 Metric Tonnes

Ocean W/M Rule
9.60 Revenue Tons

Charged on Volume (CBM) vs Weight (Ton)

CONTAINER SPECIFICATION ANALYSIS

LCL Consolidation (Less than Container Load)

Ideal & most cost-effective for cargo under 15 CBM.
Container Volume Utilization64.0% Fill
Direct Operations Desk: +971 55 342 4700 (Dubai Maritime City & Jebel Ali)
GLOBAL TRADE DIRECTORY

Sovereign Trade Corridors & Port Transit Schedules

Verified maritime sailing frequencies and air freight velocity windows connecting Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and Sharjah with leading international industrial hubs.

PORT & CORRIDOR DIRECTORY • MARITIME SCHEDULESVERIFIED TRANSIT BENCHMARKS

Major Trade Corridors & Port Transit Benchmarks

Commercial sailing schedules and air freight transit windows connecting UAE sovereign gateways with the world.

TRADE LANE DOSSIER: AEJEANLRTM

Dubai / Jebel Ali PortRotterdam, Netherlands

Ocean Freight Transit
24 – 30 Days (via Cape) / 18 – 22 Days (Direct Suez)FCL & LCL Consolidated Containers
Air Cargo Velocity
7 – 9 Hours (Direct DXB → AMS/RTM)Direct Daily Cargo Freighters
Carrier Sailing Frequency:3x Weekly Direct Vessel Calls
Navigational Routing Protocol:Arabian Gulf → Indian Ocean → Red Sea/Suez or Cape of Good Hope → North Sea
Typical Commodity Flow on this Corridor:
Chemicals & PolymersRe-export ElectronicsLuxury GoodsMachinery
Looking for project breakbulk, chartering, or custom route rates?Inquire for this Corridor
CAPABILITIES & SPECIALIZATIONS

The Four Pillars of Swift Sail Logistics

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PILLAR 01 // MARITIMEFCL & LCL CONSOLIDATION

Ocean Freight & Vessel Chartering

Priority allocation on leading global shipping lines calling Jebel Ali Port, Port Khalid, and Khalifa Port. Handling dry standard containers, high cubes, flat racks, open tops, and refrigerated (reefer) cargo with complete bill of lading issuance.

  • 20' GP / 40' GP / 40' HC / 45' Pallet Wide Containers
  • LCL Groupage Consolidation with weekly deconsolidation
  • Vessel agency, port handling, and stevedoring supervision
Review Ocean Specs
PILLAR 02 // AVIATIONDXB & DWC HUBS

Air Cargo Velocity & Charters

When transit velocity is paramount, our aviation desk coordinates scheduled freighter allocations and full/part charter flights via Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) to all primary global destinations.

  • Next-Flight-Out (NFO) priority express booking
  • Temperature-controlled pharma & perishable logistics
  • IATA compliant packaging, dangerous goods (DGR) handling
Review Air Specs
PILLAR 03 // COMPLIANCEMIRSAL 2 CUSTOMS DESK

UAE Customs Brokerage & Free Zone Entry

In-house licensed customs brokers directly connected to Dubai Customs Mirsal 2 and Sharjah Customs. Managing import for local consumption, transit declarations, free zone inward/outward transfers, and customs duty exemptions.

  • Fast electronic customs declaration & VCC issuance
  • MOIAT industrial duty exemption clearance
  • Food inspection, ESMA, and TDRA regulatory coordination
Review Customs Specs
PILLAR 04 // ENGINEERINGOUT-OF-GAUGE & BREAKBULK

Project Cargo & Heavy Lift Operations

Specialized logistics engineering for oversized industrial components, oilfield equipment, manufacturing plant relocations, and superyachts. Comprehensive route surveys, police escorts, and mobile crane loading.

  • Flat rack, open top, and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) transport
  • Route feasibility studies, bridge load calculations
  • On-site marine surveyor and rigging supervision
Review Project Specs
REGULATORY TRADE INTELLIGENCE

UAE Customs Tariff & Document Clearance Guide

Understand exact duty percentages, 5% UAE VAT obligations, and documentary requirements before your cargo berths at UAE ports.

UAE CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE • GCC COMMON TARIFFMIRSAL 2 BROKERAGE DESK

UAE Customs Tariff & Document Clearance Guide

Official duty benchmarks, VAT application, and mandatory documentary prerequisites for seamless UAE port clearance.

HS Chapter 84 & 85 • OFFICIAL UAE GCC TARIFF

Industrial Machinery & Capital Equipment

Customs Duty Rate0% to 5% (Customs Duty Exemption available for licensed industrial manufacturing)
UAE Value Added Tax (VAT)5% Standard
Special Authority Approval Required:MOIAT Industrial Exemption Permit (if eligible)
Mandatory Clearance Documentation Checklist:
  • Original Attested Commercial Invoice
  • Attested Certificate of Origin (Chamber of Commerce)
  • Detailed Technical Packing List
  • Original Ocean Bill of Lading / Master AWB
  • Valid UAE Trade License with matching activity
Customs Brokerage Insight:Industrial entities registered with UAE Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MOIAT) can apply for 0% customs duty waiver prior to port clearance.
Need Custom HS Classification or Duty Exemption Advice? Contact Swift Sail Customs Desk
Consult Customs Broker
COMMERCIAL CONTRACT STANDARD

Incoterms® 2020 Buyer & Seller Responsibility

Verify freight payment boundaries, marine insurance coverage, and risk transfer points for your international supplier agreements.

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • ICC RULESGLOBAL TRADE STANDARD

Incoterms® 2020 Risk & Cost Responsibility Matrix

Understand exactly where cargo risk transfers and who pays international freight, insurance, and UAE customs duties.

CIFCost, Insurance and Freight
Transport Applicability: Sea & Inland Waterway Only
OFFICIAL INCOTERMS 2020

Most popular for GCC sea imports. Seller pays international freight + marine insurance to destination port. Buyer clears import customs.

Freight Transport PayerSeller
Export ClearanceSeller
Import Clearance (UAE)Buyer
Marine Cargo InsuranceSeller (Minimum Institute Cargo Clauses C)
Critical Risk Transfer Point:On board the vessel at origin port
Unsure which Incoterm is best for your supplier contract?Quote Under CIF Terms
STRATEGIC GEOGRAPHIC VANTAGE

Operating at the Crossroads of East & West

Headquartered in Dubai with operational presence at Jebel Ali Port (the largest marine terminal in the Middle East) and Port Khalid Sharjah, Swift Sail Shipping connects 2.4 billion consumers across the GCC, Africa, Indian Subcontinent, and Europe.

Jebel Ali Port (DP World)

Immediate access to 150+ direct shipping line connections

Dubai World Central (DWC)

Seamless Sea-Air multi-modal corridor integration

Sharjah Port Khalid

Specialized bulk, breakbulk & re-export gateways

Free Zone Bonded Storage

Duty-free transit storage and value-added sorting

Dubai Maritime City and Container Port
SOVEREIGN UAE GATEWAY:DUBAI MARITIME CITY & JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE (JAFZA)
DIRECT LOGISTICS CONSULTATION

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