China → UAE & Saudi Arabia

One partner from the factory in China to your door in Dubai.

Sourcing, inspection, freight, and DDP customs in a single contract. Transparent pricing in USD or AED. Same-day quotes, weekly consolidations, and a real human on WhatsApp during Dubai business hours.

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Sea min
1 CBM
Sourcing fee
5%
Shenzhen → Jebel Ali Weekly sailings
Shenzhen Jeddah Dammam Jebel Ali Dubai, UAE
Sea, all-in
22–30 days
Air freight
5–7 days
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All-in rates for consolidated sea and air cargo to the UAE, with a Saudi estimate. Enter weight and volume, pick the cargo category and delivery area, and see one number in USD with duty, VAT and delivery inside. Estimates are within about 20% of the final quote.

  • ·Updated September 2026 from our partner's tariff
  • ·Sea per CBM, air per kg, four cargo categories
  • ·Every figure is all-in: freight, fuel, duty, VAT, delivery
Indicative all-in cost
$0
Transit: 35-45 days
Chargeable: 2 CBM (chargeable)
Includes freight, fuel, UAE customs duty, VAT, and one delivery to your address.
  • · Sea bills the greater of volume and weight ÷ 400 kg per CBM, minimum 1 CBM, in 0.1 CBM steps.
  • · Single pieces over 100 kg carry a handling surcharge; over 1,000 kg or 3 m long are quoted separately.
  • · All-in: freight, fuel, UAE customs duty, VAT and one delivery to your address (ground floor, no unloading).
  • · The consolidated clearance does not give you a duty receipt or a UAE VAT invoice in your name. If you need to reclaim VAT, ask for a general-trade declaration, which costs extra.
  • · Partner tariff as of September 2026.
Indicative only — not a final price. The figure above is an estimate. Final pricing is confirmed by a manager based on your exact cargo, HS code, packing and fragility, declaration documents, season, and any current surcharges. Restricted categories (e-cigarettes, adult products, large batteries) are quoted case by case.
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A flat service stack - no hidden steps

Most freight forwarders subcontract sourcing. Most sourcing agents subcontract freight. We do both in-house, which means one quote, one contact, and accountability that does not bounce between three companies when something goes wrong.

Sourcing
Find verified factories on 1688 and Alibaba.
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Verification
On-site factory audits and license checks.
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Inspection
AQL sampling before you release payment.
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Consolidation
Multiple suppliers, one shipment.
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Sea freight
Consolidated cargo, all-in to Jebel Ali, Jeddah, Dammam.
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Air freight
All-in, 6-10 days to the Gulf.
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Customs
UAE FCA and Saudi ZATCA clearance.
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DDP
One all-in price, door to door.
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Routes we run weekly

Weekly consolidation from Shenzhen and Guangzhou with a Wednesday cut-off. Air cargo ships on booking.

Direct lanes: UAE, Saudi Arabia. Other GCC destinations served via Jebel Ali consolidation.

Primary route
China → UAE
Jebel Ali · Khalifa Port · DXB · AUH
Sea
35-45 days
Air
6-9 days
Primary route
China → Saudi Arabia
Jeddah · Dammam · KAEC · RUH
Sea
35-45 days
Air
7-10 days

How we work

  1. 01
    You send us a product link, photo, or HS code
    Plus destination and rough volume. WhatsApp, email, or the form - your call.
  2. 02
    We return a written quote within one business day
    Itemized: factory price, sourcing fee, freight, customs, last-mile. No surprises later.
  3. 03
    You approve, we execute
    We negotiate the supplier, inspect the goods at the factory, ship by sea or air, clear customs, deliver to your door.
  4. 04
    You get one invoice and one tracking link
    Updates at every milestone. A real person replies within hours, not next week.

Frequently asked questions

What does Cargix do? +
We move goods from China to the Middle East end-to-end: product sourcing, supplier verification, quality inspection, consolidation in our China warehouses, sea or air freight, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
How long does shipping from China to the UAE take? +
Consolidated sea cargo takes 35-45 days from our China warehouse to your door, customs and delivery included. Air takes 6-9 days to Dubai and Sharjah, 7-10 days to the other emirates and about 7-10 days to Saudi Arabia.
How much does it cost to ship from China to the UAE in 2026? +
As of September 2026 our all-in rates are: sea from $295 per CBM to Dubai for general goods, with duty, VAT and delivery included; air from $6 per kg at 100 kg and up, $6.34 from 16 kg. Branded goods, cosmetics, food and batteries cost more per CBM. Use our freight calculator for your exact category and weight.
Do you ship for small businesses or only large importers? +
Both. Our consolidated sea service starts from 1 CBM. We work with retail shops importing a few cartons, e-commerce sellers shipping pallets, and B2B importers running full containers. Same operations team, same quality bar.
Do you handle customs clearance and pay duties for me? +
Yes. Our DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service includes customs documentation, HS code classification, duty advance, VAT (5% UAE / 15% KSA), port handling, and delivery to your address. You receive one invoice and one delivery date.

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