Shipping from China to UAE
Professional air, sea, rail and Amazon FBA services from any location in China to UAE — door to door, fast and on time.
- China to Genoa, Gioia Tauro, Naples, La Spezia
- Reliable shipping schedules
- Contract freight with major carriers
- Main China seaports to all ports in UAE
- Fixed schedule with on-time delivery
- Competitive freight per CBM or ton
- Main airlines from China to Milan and Rome
- Competitive air freight rates
- Direct and transit services included
- Delivery all over UAE
- Huge discounts on DHL / FedEx / TNT / ARAMEX
- Customs clearance included
- Door service by LCL / FCL / Air
- All related customs documents handled
- Duty & taxes included (DDP / DDU)
- Collect cargo from suppliers in different cities
- Warehouse in every main city in China
- Customs clearance and document making
How to ship from China to UAE
Most countries have two shipping methods from China — as a destination on this lane, UAE has three. Every method has its pros and cons:
The right choice for high-value or time-sensitive shipments where every day counts.
LCL and FCL at the lowest cost. Slowest option — 30 to 40 days port to port.
Cheaper than air, much faster than sea, lower environmental impact — via the New Silk Road.
Sea freight from China to UAE
Sea freight is the most common and cheapest way to ship goods to UAE — and the only economically viable way for bulk cargo. It accepts almost all cargo types. Most ocean freight we handle is FCL, sometimes LCL. Beyond regular services we offer flat-rack and open-top containers for OOG cargo, reefers for temperature-sensitive products, and breakbulk / RO-RO solutions for wheeled cargo.
Ideal for small volumes that don't need a full 20ft or 40ft box. Your cargo shares a container and is billed per CBM or ton.
One container, origin to destination, no sharing. Most cost-effective from ~6 pallets (20ft) or ~12 pallets (40ft).
Top sea ports in UAE
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| PORT | CODE | THROUGHPUT | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa | ITGOA | >2.0M TEU | UAE's busiest port by tonnage — one of the three major Mediterranean ports, with some of Europe's most modern logistics. |
| La Spezia | ITSPE | >1.4M TEU | Deep natural breakwater harbor, now one of the major container ports in the Mediterranean. |
| Venice | ITVCE | >1.4M TEU | Northeastern UAE — 23 cargo terminals and an extensive rail network connecting the port to the rest of UAE. |
| Naples | ITNAP | >500K TEU | Main Mediterranean seaport in the city centre on the southern coast — 38 berths, nearly 5,000 employees. |
| Ancona | ITAOI | >150K TEU | Heart of the Adriatic coastline with advanced container handling across 1.4M m² of port area. |
Air freight from China to UAE
When time is of the essence, your shipment reaches an airport in UAE in 3 to 7 days. Choose standard air freight for larger consignments, or express (UPS, FedEx) for small urgent parcels — express bypasses complex handling and cuts documentation. Watch the chargeable weight: airlines bill the greater of actual vs volumetric weight, plus fuel, screening and risk surcharges.
- Milan–MalpensaMXP
UAE's busiest cargo airport, two runways and two terminals. Direct links from Beijing Capital and Shanghai Pudong; FedEx cargo hub.
- Rome–FiumicinoFCO
Europe's eighth-busiest airport with a dedicated Cargo City terminal. Linked to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Chengdu.
Rail freight from China to UAE
Rail is about half the price of air and roughly 40% faster than sea — FCL and LCL both available. Trains run via Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland and Germany, arriving at the Milan rail hub in ~15 days, then onward across UAE. Main departure hubs in China: Chengdu, Yiwu, Wuhan, Xi'an and Suzhou. High-value and hazardous items cannot travel by rail.
Shipping cost from China to UAE
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| SHIPPING METHOD | INDICATIVE COST |
|---|---|
| Sea freight — 20ft container | from $2,650 |
| Sea freight — 40ft container | from $3,350 |
| Sea freight — LCL | ≈ $100 / CBM |
| Air freight | ≈ $5.20 / kg · $520 per 100 kg |
| Rail freight — FCL | $8,500 – 12,500 |
| Door-to-door | $5.5 – 10 / kg · ≈ $200 / CBM |
| DDP air freight | $5.5 – 10.5 / kg |
| DDP sea freight | $150 – 300 / CBM |
| DDP rail freight | $200 – 450 / CBM |
| Express shipping | ≈ $10.5 / kg |
Add terminal charges, documentation fees, customs duties and VAT on top of freight. A 20ft FCL averages $2,250–4,550 and a 40ft $2,850–5,850 depending on port pair and season.
How long does it take?
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| POL — PORT OF LOADING | POD — PORT OF DISCHARGE | TRANSIT TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Qingdao | Genoa | 34 days |
| Qingdao | Gioia Tauro | 43 days |
| Shanghai | Genoa | 30 days |
| Shanghai | Gioia Tauro | 32 days |
| Shenzhen | Genoa | 30 days |
| Shenzhen | Gioia Tauro | 30 days |
Door to door shipping from China to UAE
Full logistics service from your supplier's dock to your consignee's door — transport, customs and delivery in one contract. Perfect for e-commerce sellers who want a fast, worry-free lane.
Collect from suppliers anywhere in China.
Inland haulage + international leg by sea or air.
All documents and formalities, both ends.
From the destination port or airport to the consignee's address.
DDP shipping from China to UAE
DDP — Delivered Duty Paid — means we pay all costs associated with delivery, including freight, insurance, customs duty and VAT. Goods clear customs in China, our partners in UAE act as importer of record (no VAT/EORI needed from you), and UPS/DPD handle final delivery. Best for Amazon FBA, business and private addresses.
Amazon FBA from China to UAE
A dedicated Amazon freight team ships from your factory to any FBA distribution centre — collection to final delivery, labeling and prep included. Delivery in 2–5 business days after departure with tracking number within 24 hours of shipment.
Customs clearance: documents you provide
Why SBOTEN on this lane
Offices in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Tianjin and Shanghai; free pickup within three hours of authorization anywhere in mainland China. 24/7 support, free warehousing, free packaging and repackaging, low insurance premiums, free quality inspection — and lower freight thanks to carrier relationships and a strong partner network of forwarders and customs brokers in UAE.
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