---
title: "India to United Arab Emirates Shipping Services"
description: "Improve India-UAE trade's X-Trade: efficient port-to-port shipping, real-time tracking, and expert customs brokerage for cost-effective solutions."
url: "https://shippinginternational.co.uk/countries/india/india-to-united-arab-emirates"
date: "2026-06-24T19:52:59+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

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 # India to UAE Freight Services: Sea, Air & Cross-Trade

  ## Optimising the India-UAE Trade Lane

Trade between India and the United Arab Emirates has accelerated significantly, with the UAE serving as a primary re-export hub for Indian goods. Shipping International manages this high-volume route with precision. Our **X-Trade Services** are specifically designed for businesses, often UK or European-based, that manage supply chains between India and the UAE without the goods ever touching their home soil.

 ![A large, wrapped object is secured on a multi-axle truck, ready for transport near a warehouse.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/008.JPG.jpg)

 ![A red industrial vehicle with a cab and large attachment, positioned outdoors in a shipping yard.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/IMG_0059.jpg)

 ![An orange industrial vehicle is positioned on a shipping container, ready for transport. Blue sky and clouds above.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/DSCF8257.jpg)

 ![Workers load cargo from an aircraft to a blue truck on an airstrip under a cloudy sky.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/DSC_0240.jpg)

 ![A crane lifts a cargo container at a port with workers and stacked shipping containers in the background.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/Picture20070.jpg)

 ![Cargo secured with yellow straps, including wrapped bundles and wooden crates, inside a shipping container.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/IMG_3195.jpg)

 ![An aircraft sim being lifted inside a spacious building, with workers and equipment visible around it.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/0249.jpg)

![A large, wrapped object is secured on a multi-axle truck, ready for transport near a warehouse.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/thumb/008.JPG.jpg)

![A red industrial vehicle with a cab and large attachment, positioned outdoors in a shipping yard.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/thumb/IMG_0059.jpg)

![An orange industrial vehicle is positioned on a shipping container, ready for transport. Blue sky and clouds above.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/thumb/DSCF8257.jpg)

![Workers load cargo from an aircraft to a blue truck on an airstrip under a cloudy sky.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/thumb/DSC_0240.jpg)

![A crane lifts a cargo container at a port with workers and stacked shipping containers in the background.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/thumb/Picture20070.jpg)

![Cargo secured with yellow straps, including wrapped bundles and wooden crates, inside a shipping container.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/thumb/IMG_3195.jpg)

![An aircraft sim being lifted inside a spacious building, with workers and equipment visible around it.](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/media/spgallery/186/thumb/0249.jpg)

We handle the complexities of **Switch Bills of Lading** to protect commercial confidentiality, ensure **Certificate of Origin** compliance for duty preferences under CEPA, and manage the rapid transit times required for this short-sea route.

  ## Sea Freight: Nhava Sheva to Jebel Ali

The maritime connection between India's West Coast and the UAE is exceptionally fast, functioning almost like a ferry service for containers. We leverage this proximity to offer competitive rates and rapid turnover.

### Key Routes and Transit Times

- **Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) to Jebel Ali:** The busiest route. Direct sailings take approximately **4 to 6 days**. Ideal for textiles, chemicals, and FMCG.
- **Mundra to Jebel Ali:** Serving the industrial north (Gujarat/Delhi). Transit time is approx **4 to 7 days**.
- **Chennai/Cochin to UAE:** Serving the South. Transit times are longer (approx 10-14 days) and may involve transhipment via Colombo, depending on the carrier.

### Equipment and Consolidation

We offer **FCL (Full Container Load)** for high-volume shippers and weekly **LCL (Less-than-Container Load)** consolidation for smaller consignments. For perishables (fruits, vegetables, pharmaceuticals), we provide **Reefer containers** with active temperature monitoring.

 Maersk CMA-CGM

 ## Maersk

### India West Coast

 | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Transit | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-17 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-18 | 47 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-17 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-16 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-18 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-16 | 44 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-17 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-17 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-04 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-18 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-04 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-10 | 37 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-04 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-13 | 40 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-22 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-24 | 48 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-25 | 49 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-23 | 47 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-24 | 48 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-24 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-23 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-25 | 47 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-24 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-24 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-23 | 44 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-24 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-25 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-11 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-20 | 40 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-11 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-25 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-11 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-17 | 37 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-01 | 49 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-31 | 48 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-31 | 48 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-30 | 47 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-15 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-29 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-16 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-31 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-16 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-31 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-16 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-30 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-16 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-01 | 47 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-17 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-31 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-17 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-31 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-17 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-30 | 44 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-17 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-01 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-18 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-01 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-18 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-27 | 40 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-18 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-24 | 37 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-21 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-31 | 41 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-21 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-30 | 40 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-21 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-01 | 42 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-21 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-31 | 41 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-22 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-09-05 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-23 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-09-07 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-23 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-09-06 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-23 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-08 | 47 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-23 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-09-07 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-24 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-09-06 | 44 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-24 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-09-07 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-24 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-09-07 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-24 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-08 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-25 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-09-03 | 40 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-25 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-08 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-25 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-31 | 37 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-28 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-08 | 42 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-28 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-09-07 | 41 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-28 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-09-06 | 40 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-28 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-09-07 | 41 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-29 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-09-19 | 52 days | 1 t/s |

### India East Coast

 | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Transit | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-28 | 57 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-08-30 | 59 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-28 | 56 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-08-30 | 58 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-28 | 52 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-08-23 | 47 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Visakhapatnam \[INVTZ\] | 2026-08-19 | 43 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-28 | 52 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-08-30 | 54 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-09-06 | 59 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-09-02 | 55 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-09-06 | 58 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-09-02 | 54 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-09-02 | 50 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-09-06 | 54 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-15 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-08-30 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-15 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-28 | 44 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-22 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-09-06 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-22 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-09-02 | 42 days | 1 t/s |

### India South Coast

 | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Transit | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-01 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-15 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-24 | 53 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-24 | 52 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Cochin \[INCOK\] | 2026-08-21 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-15 | 39 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Mangalore \[INIXE\] | 2026-08-23 | 47 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-22 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-07 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-22 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-24 | 48 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-17 | 41 days | 1 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-31 | 53 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-31 | 52 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-29 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-31 | 48 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-15 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-29 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-15 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-22 | 38 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-15 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-24 | 40 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-21 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-09-05 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-21 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-09-05 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-22 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-29 | 38 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-22 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-31 | 40 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-28 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-09-12 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-29 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-09-12 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-29 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-09-05 | 38 days | Direct |

  ## CMA-CGM

### India West Coast

 | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Transit | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-02 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-28 | 57 days | Direct |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-02 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-25 | 54 days | Direct |
| Tilbury \[GBTIL\] | 2026-07-06 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-25 | 50 days | 1 t/s |

### India East Coast

 | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Transit | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-21 | 49 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Visakhapatnam \[INVTZ\] | 2026-08-17 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-27 | 48 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Visakhapatnam \[INVTZ\] | 2026-08-24 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-14 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-27 | 44 days | 1 t/s |

### India South Coast

 | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Transit | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-06 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-30 | 55 days | 2 t/s |
| Felixstowe \[GBFXT\] | 2026-07-09 | Cochin \[INCOK\] | 2026-08-29 | 51 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-09 | Cochin \[INCOK\] | 2026-08-29 | 51 days | 2 t/s |
| Felixstowe \[GBFXT\] | 2026-07-09 | Mangalore \[INIXE\] | 2026-08-30 | 52 days | 1 t/s |
| Felixstowe \[GBFXT\] | 2026-07-09 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-30 | 52 days | 1 t/s |
| Felixstowe \[GBFXT\] | 2026-07-15 | Cochin \[INCOK\] | 2026-08-29 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| Felixstowe \[GBFXT\] | 2026-07-15 | Mangalore \[INIXE\] | 2026-08-30 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Felixstowe \[GBFXT\] | 2026-07-15 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-30 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-16 | Cochin \[INCOK\] | 2026-08-29 | 44 days | 2 t/s |

  ## Air Freight: Speed for High-Value Cargo

When sea freight isn't fast enough, our air freight solutions bridge the gap. We utilise the massive lift capacity of passenger and freighter aircraft flying between India's major hubs and the UAE.

- **Primary Hubs:** Exports from Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), and Bangalore (BLR) to Dubai (DXB/DWC), Abu Dhabi (AUH), and Sharjah (SHJ).
- **Commodities:** We specialise in handling time-sensitive cargo, including fresh produce (mangoes, vegetables), fashion garments, and urgent automotive spares.
- **Sea-Air Options:** For cargo originating in India destined for Europe or the Americas, we can use the UAE as a Sea-Air hub, reducing transit time compared to pure sea freight and cutting costs compared to pure air freight.

Explore more on our [air freight options to India](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/countries/india/air-freight-india) page.

  ## Customs Compliance: Leveraging CEPA

The **India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)** allows for zero or reduced duty on thousands of tariff lines. However, benefiting from this requires strict compliance with the documentation.

- **Certificate of Origin (CoO):** We assist suppliers in obtaining the correct Preferential Certificate of Origin in India to ensure the importer in the UAE pays minimal duty.
- **Cross-Trade Documentation:** For UK clients managing this route, we switch the documentation to ensure the buyer in the UAE does not see the original supplier's invoice, protecting your trading margin and source.

  ## Project Cargo and OOG

The UAE's infrastructure and energy sectors demand heavy equipment. We handle Out-of-Gauge (OOG) shipments from India’s engineering hubs.

- **Flat Racks & Open Tops:** For machinery that cannot fit in standard containers.
- **Breakbulk:** For steel structures, pipes, and heavy plant machinery moved directly to Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port.

Learn more about our capabilities on our [Project Logistics India](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/countries/india/project-logistics-india) page.

  ## Ready to Streamline Your India-UAE Logistics?

Whether you need to move a single pallet of spare parts or manage a complex cross-trade project, Shipping International provides the visibility and control you need. Contact us today for a competitive quote.

**[Request a Quote Online](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/contact-us/)**

## Frequently Asked Questions

#### How long does sea freight take from India to the UAE?

It is very fast. Direct vessels from Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) or Mundra to Jebel Ali typically take between 4 to 6 days port-to-port. Shipments from East Coast India (Chennai) typically take 10-14 days.

#### What is Cross-Trade shipping?

Cross-trade (or third-country shipping) involves moving goods between two countries (e.g., India and the UAE) where the seller/organiser is based in a third country (e.g., the UK). We manage the logistics and "Switch Bills of Lading" to keep the supplier and buyer details confidential from each other.

#### Can I get duty relief on Indian goods entering the UAE?

Yes, under the India-UAE CEPA agreement, many goods qualify for 0% duty. However, the exporter in India must provide a valid Preferential Certificate of Origin. We can guide your suppliers on this requirement.

#### Do you handle door-to-door delivery in the UAE?

Yes. Once the cargo arrives at Jebel Ali or Dubai Airport, we handle customs clearance and arrange final delivery via road to anywhere in the Emirates, including Free Trade Zones (DAFZA, JAFZA, etc.).

#### What documents are needed for shipping from India to the UAE?

Standard documents include the Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading. For CEPA benefits, a Certificate of Origin is mandatory. For food/perishables, Phytosanitary or Health Certificates are required.

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