At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping services directly to the UAE’s major seaports and auto terminals, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure handling, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, and heavy equipment throughout the Emirates.

📍 Port of Jebel Ali (Dubai) – The UAE’s largest and busiest port, Jebel Ali is a world-class hub for Ro/Ro, container, and general cargo shipments. It offers advanced facilities, rapid customs clearance, and extensive logistics infrastructure — making it ideal for vehicles, construction machinery, and commercial goods bound for Dubai and northern Emirates.

📍 Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) – A deep-water, high-capacity terminal serving as the primary gateway to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Known for its efficiency and automation, Khalifa Port handles containerized cargo, Ro/Ro shipments, and industrial equipment with precision and speed.

📍 Port of Sharjah (Port Khalid) – Strategically located on the Arabian Gulf, this port specializes in general cargo, vehicles, and machinery imports, serving as a key access point for shipments to Sharjah, Ajman, and the Northern Emirates.

📍 Port of Fujairah – Located on the UAE’s eastern coast, Fujairah is ideal for transshipment and regional cargo distribution to the Indian Ocean and beyond. It accommodates a wide range of Ro/Ro, container, and bulk cargo operations.

🏢 Bonded Warehouses & Logistics Hubs in the UAE

📍 Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah Free Zones – Strategically located bonded warehouses offering secure storage, customs clearance, consolidation, and inland delivery for vehicles, machinery, and commercial goods. These free zones — including JAFZA, KIZAD, and SAIF Zone — ensure fast, cost-effective logistics and easy re-export options across the Gulf region.

With Royal Shipping Lines, your shipment to the United Arab Emirates is handled with precision, speed, and care — from U.S. departure to UAE port delivery and inland distribution.

🛳️ East Coast USA (Miami, New York, Savannah, Charleston → Jebel Ali, Khalifa, or Sharjah Port): 25–30 days 🚀 Fastest Route
🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, New Orleans → Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port): 30–35 days
🛳️ West Coast USA (Los Angeles, Long Beach → Jebel Ali or Fujairah Port): 40–45 days, typically via transshipment through major European or Middle Eastern hubs.

⚠️ Note: Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the shipping line, route, port congestion, seasonal demand, and service type (Ro/Ro, container, or flat rack).

👉 Fastest Route: Shipments departing from the U.S. East Coast, especially Miami, New York, or Savannah, provide the quickest and most direct connections to the UAE’s main ports — ideal for vehicles, machinery, and time-sensitive cargo

Before shipping cargo to the United Arab Emirates, it’s important to understand the country’s import restrictions to avoid delays or confiscation at customs. The UAE enforces strict regulations under the GCC Common Customs Law and national legislation to ensure safety, security, and compliance with local values.

⚠️ Definition of Prohibited & Restricted Goods

• Prohibited goods are items that cannot be imported or exported under UAE law.

• Restricted goods are items that require prior approval or permits from the competent authorities before import or export.

❌ List of Commonly Prohibited Items in the UAE

• Narcotic drugs and controlled substances (import or export allowed only with official authorization from relevant health authorities).

• Gambling machines, devices, and tools of all kinds.

• Nylon fishing nets (environmentally restricted).

• Live pigs or swine products.

• Used, retreaded, or inlaid vehicle tires.

• Materials contaminated by radiation or nuclear fallout.

• Items offensive to Islamic faith, values, or public morals.

• Paan (betel leaves) and related chewing products.

• Any other goods prohibited under UAE law or GCC Common Customs Law.

Royal Shipping Lines ensures all shipments to the United Arab Emirates are fully compliant with customs and import regulations. Our experienced logistics team will help you verify documentation, obtain necessary permits, and avoid any prohibited or restricted items in your shipment — ensuring a smooth and trouble-free clearance process.