Sea freight
Sea Freight for Dubai and UAE Business Cargo
Move volume. Move by sea.
Move business cargo to or from Dubai and the UAE with FCL or LCL container shipping. Mizan coordinates collection, loading, ocean freight, customs clearance and final delivery according to your agreed scope. China-to-UAE sea shipments have no minimum shipment quantity, with applicable charges confirmed in your quotation.
FCL & LCL
Container shipping with FCL and LCL.
From full containers to consolidated cargo, we structure the sea freight movement around your volume, route and delivery requirements.
- Full container load
- 20ft standard
- Internal dimensions
- ≈ 5.90 m × 2.35 m × 2.39 m (L × W × H)
- Approximate capacity
- ≈ 33 cbm capacity
- Payload framing
- ≈ 28,000 kg typical maximum payload
Approximate, indicative reference only
What we need from you
The right details keep the booking moving.
Sharing the cargo and shipment information early helps us structure the route, secure the booking and prepare the required documentation without unnecessary back-and-forth.
Documentation
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin, where required
- Cargo description
- Gross weight, volume and package dimensions
- HS classification, if available
- Certificates, permits or approvals relevant to the cargo
Booking details
- Origin and destination
- Cargo readiness date
- FCL or LCL requirement, if known
- Number and type of packages
- Consignee details
- Final delivery address
- Special handling requirements — fragile, hazardous, temperature-sensitive or out-of-gauge cargo
Confirmed per shipment
Missing a document or unsure about a detail?
You do not need to have everything ready before contacting us. Send us what you have. Our team will identify what is still required and guide you through the documentation and booking requirements for your shipment.
Contact our teamThe journey
Ocean freight to and from the UAE, booking to delivery.
- 01
Booking
The route is set.
Space is secured against the sailing, lane and schedule that best fit the cargo and readiness date.
- 02
Origin collection
Cargo enters the journey.
The shipment is collected or received at the nominated origin point, with the required export documentation prepared.
- 03
Port & export customs
Prepared for sailing.
Container receipt, terminal handling and export clearance are coordinated ahead of departure.
- 04
Ocean carriage
The main leg begins.
The booked vessel carries the shipment across the selected trade lane to the destination port.
- 05
Discharge & import customs
Arrived. Cleared. Moving again.
Destination handling and import clearance are coordinated through to cargo release.
- 06
Final delivery
From port to the door.
Once released, onward road transport is coordinated through to the consignee address.
Frequently asked
Sea freight FAQs.
- FCL uses a container allocated to your shipment, while LCL shares container space with other shipments. Compare total costs, cargo volume, handling requirements and timing before choosing.
- Yes. Mizan accepts China-to-UAE sea freight enquiries with no minimum shipment quantity. LCL can suit cargo that does not need a full container. Share packed dimensions, weight and goods details for the applicable service and charges.
- There is no minimum shipment quantity for China-to-UAE air or sea shipments. Share the goods description, package count, packed dimensions and gross weight so Mizan can quote the suitable service.
- Within three business days of order confirmation, Mizan can arrange a container, send it to your supplier, collect the goods and complete loading. This covers container arrangement, collection and loading. Sailing, transit and UAE delivery dates are confirmed separately.
- No. It describes container arrangement, supplier collection and loading within three business days of order confirmation. It is not a sailing, flight-departure, transit or final-delivery commitment.
- Transit time depends on the route, transport mode, booking availability, cargo readiness, customs processing and final delivery arrangements. Request an estimate that distinguishes main transport time from the full collection-to-delivery timeline.
- No — dimensions and capacities in the explorer above are standard industry nominal reference figures. They vary by container owner and condition, and are not a guarantee for a specific booking. Actual stowage is confirmed per shipment.
- Typically a commercial invoice and packing list, details of the cargo (weight, volume, description), the readiness date, and consignee details. Depending on the goods, additional certificates or permits may apply — we confirm this against your specific cargo.
- Yes. Customs clearance and road delivery can be coordinated inside the same booking, so the container doesn't change hands into an unfamiliar provider at the quay.
- Cargo insurance options can be discussed as part of your quote. We don't assume cover is included by default — this is confirmed and agreed with you before booking.
- Routing is matched to your lane and cargo at the time of booking, including UAE gateways such as Jebel Ali. Specific vessel and port routing is confirmed per shipment, not fixed in advance.
Choosing a provider
Comparing sea freight companies in Dubai
When comparing sea freight forwarding in the UAE, check that each quotation covers the same container option, origin, port of arrival, clearance and delivery scope. Mizan sets these out stage by stage so ocean freight to or from the UAE can be compared like for like. For China-to-UAE sea cargo, Mizan can handle direct customs clearance at Khor Fakkan.
Related
Sea freight in more detail
- FCL shipping Full container loads to and from the UAE.
- LCL shipping Shared-container sea freight for smaller China-to-UAE cargo.
- China to UAE shipping Collection, freight, Khor Fakkan clearance and delivery.
- LCL vs FCL guide Which container option suits your cargo.
- UAE to China shipping Sea or air exports from the UAE to China.
Ready to move by sea?
Tell us what needs to move.
Share the origin, destination, cargo volume and readiness date. We'll structure the sea freight journey around the shipment and confirm the route, equipment and requirements before anything is booked.
Request a sea freight quote