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We collaborate with global strategic partners with the mission of minimizing your cargo shipping costs.
Vervo Middle East excels in premium domestic and international freight forwarding, catering to various needs. We know how to strategically optimize shipping processes, ensuring not just cost efficiency but also superior service quality.
Vervo shipping and logistics solutions: decades of experience—right from the United Arab Emirates, access unrivaled routes for seamless global reach.
Container shipping by sea freight
Land freight by truck and rail
Express delivery via air freight
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Warehousing
For all cargo types, access a range of warehousing services, from bonded warehousing to freight consolidation, cargo labeling, distribution, inventory management, and more.
Container Shipping
Sea freight for transporting large volumes of cargo. Whether you're moving less than container load (LCL) or full container load (FCL), book your spot on the next container ship today!
Air Freight
Got an urgent shipment? Enjoy express shipping and "next-day delivery" via air freight with Vervo Middle East. We connect tens of the major cargo airports worldwide. Just send us your cargo details.
Car Shipping
Move your car(s) easily to the United Arab Emirates. We ship standard cars, motorcycles, electric vehicles, vintages, and race automobiles. Leave the documentation and customs clearance to us!
Searching for favorable shipping terms? Receive the most advantageous deal possible today.
Calculating Shipping Costs
How do we calculate your cargo shipping costs to the United Arab Emirates? Cargo shipping involves a mix of fixed and variable costs. Accurately estimating shipping prices on a website is almost impossible!
Beware of rates listed on websites, as hidden costs often emerge later. Costs can escalate without a thorough understanding of your cargo specifications and logistics needs.
At Vervo Middle East, we offer a personalized shipping quote upfront. Expect no hidden costs or liabilities.
To find out the exact amount you'll need to pay, simply fill out the form and receive your free cargo shipping quote within 60 minutes!
Cargo Type and Volume: Basic Cost Factor
What you're shipping dictates the most suitable options for transportation, route selection, and additional logistics services. The additional services can include cargo insurance, warehousing, white-glove delivery, and more. Essentially, it all hinges on the type of cargo!
In shipping, cargo volume is also essential in determining cost. The commonly used types are less than truckload (LTL) and less than container load (LCL) for small volumes, where you pay only for your cargo's space. Conversely, full truckload (FTL) and full container load (FCL) are cost-effective for large volumes, filling an entire container or truck trailer. However, other types also exist, such as break bulk cargo, bulk cargo, parcel cargo, RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) cargo for vehicles, and project cargo, each having unique cost implications, from small personal parcels to individual oversized items and large-scale project equipment.Fragile Items
Parcel or Package Cargo
Liquid and Bulk Cargo
Temperature-controlled Cargo
Dangerous Goods (ADR)
Heavy-lift, Oversized, Break Bulk and OOG Cargo
Factors that affect shipping quotes:
After deciding your cargo class and volume, we account for your specific shipping requirements. This helps us determine the variable factors that need to be included to calculate your exact cost.
In the table below, you can find all the fixed and variable factors included in calculating your customized shipping and logistocs servcies costs.
Cargo dimensions
- Loading Meters (LDM)
- Weight and Volume
- Length
- Width
- Height
Mode
- Air Freight
- Sea Freight
- Land Shipping
- Rail Freight
- Multimodal Shipping
Route
- Route Length
- Route Direction
- Shipping Season
- Route Demand
- Route Complexity
Other
- Permits, Licenses and Port Charges
- Cargo Insurance
- Cargo Tracking
- Customs Clearance
- Warehousing and Distribution
- Specialized Delivery and Handling
- Surcharges (e.g. Fuel prices)
Transportation Modes and Shipping Costs
Transportation mode is a primary element we account for in calculating your shipping quote.
Grasping the nuances of different transportation modes and their impact on cargo shipping prices is key to efficient logistics management. Each mode—sea, air, road, and rail—uniquely impacts the total shipping cost.
How?
Air Shipping
Air freight forwarding is a premier choice for swift and reliable next-day cargo delivery to and from the United Arab Emirates. At the heart of our service, we offer versatile options including pallet delivery, crate shipping, and loose carton shipment tailored for various cargo classes (e.g. medical supplies, perishable goods, high-tech electronics, EVs, art, antiques, and more!). While air freight is typically pricier than other modes, it's always needed in international freight forwarding for urgent, time-sensitive, or high-value shipments.
Land Freight
In road freight, whether by truck or rail, costs are generally lower compared to air shipping. However, your cargo shipping cost is still influenced by various factors, such as cargo dimensions, route, and additional logistical services required. Specializing in both full truckload (FTL) and less than truckload (LTL) services, we provide domestic and regional land freight forwarding solutions in the United Arab Emirates. We connect the UAE with an extensive network, ensuring that your cargo reaches its destination seamlessly. Our expert team meticulously plans the most efficient routes, balancing reliability with cost-effectiveness to meet your specific needs.
Rail freight shipping, part of land freight, offers a cost-efficient, speedier alternative to truck transport. The UAE's primary option is the 900-kilometer Etihad Rail network, which caters to domestic and regional logistical needs. The Silk Road Rail Network, mainly connecting China and Europe, can also be used for shipping from the UAE using multimodal solutions. Two projects are underway to expand UAE's international rail freight: a new cargo rail network linking the UAE with India, KSA, and Europe, and a dedicated freight network among the GCC countries. These initiatives, coupled with multimodal solutions on networks like the Silk Road, make rail freight a competitive choice in terms of cost and efficiency compared to sea or air freight. As an authorized logistics company in the UAE, we leverage the extensive cargo rail network of Etihad to offer highly personalized solutions encompassing bulk cargo services, multimodal shipping, Less Than Trainload (LTL) options, door-to-door delivery, cold chain logistics, hazardous material transport, and more of rail logistics services.
Ocean Freight
Ocean freight to and from the UAE is the most cost-effective choice for large-scale international transport. However, its rates are influenced by cargo-related factors such as volume, type, special handling requirements, and other previously mentioned factors.
Sea freight and container shipping by ocean are cornerstones of our logistics services, connecting the United Arab Emirates with hundreds of global cargo seaports worldwide in over 120 countries. Vervo Middle East serves all major seaports in the UAE, including Jebel Ali Port and Port Rashid in Dubai, Port Khalifa in Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Sharjah's versatile Ports Khaled and Hamriyah, and Ajman Port.
We offer a comprehensive array of ocean freight options, including bulk carriers, liquid cargo ships, and gas carriers, ideal for transporting a diverse range of cargo types internationally. Our expertise in international container shipping, whether less than container load (LCL) or full container load (FCL), ensures cost-effective solutions for large volumes. Specialized needs, such as temperature-controlled goods or oversized loads, are also adeptly managed, as reflected in our tailored pricing.
Multimodal Shipping
Multimodal shipping is a significant, cost-efficient mode of transport that caters to diverse logistical needs.
1- By combining several modes of transport into a single journey, also known as cargo transshipment, you can achieve substantial cost savings. This approach is our specialty at Vervo Middle East.
2- While minimizing costs, you also get to enjoy the speed and efficiency that different transport modes offers.
At Vervo Middle East, we leverage the interconnectedness of transportation networks, integrating rail, sea, air, and road transport to deliver your cargo safely and cost-effectively. This approach enables us to optimize shipping routes, ensuring your goods arrive on time, regardless of the destination.
Whether your cargo needs to traverse the heart of the UAE, cross international borders, or continents, our expert multimodal shipping services assure a streamlined, hassle-free delivery process.
How do we calculate the quote for multimodal shipping? At Vervo Middle East, we craft personalized solutions for cargo transshipment, ensuring that our quotes reflect the unique requirements of each shipment.
Additional Logistics Services and Cargo Shipping Costs
Will your cargo need extra logistics services? This certainly impacts the overall cost of international cargo shipping.
Based on your cargo shipping needs, Vervo Middle East offers a diverse range of logistics options at unbeatable prices as part of your custom cargo shipping solution. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Acquisition of necessary permits and licenses for special cargo, such as dangerous goods or heavy and oversized items.
- Comprehensive cargo insurance options for added security and peace of mind.
- Customs clearance services to ensure your cargo complies with all international and UAE regulations.
- Warehousing and distribution solutions, offering safe storage and inventory management of your goods.
- Specialized handling services, like white-glove, heavy-lift options, and more, ensuring the utmost logistical precision for sensitive cargos.
- Tailored delivery solutions, like express shipping, overnight shipping, hard-to-access deliveries, door-to-door, last-mile services, and alike.
- Live cargo location tracking and condition monitoring for complete visibility and real-time assurance about your shipment's status and integrity throughout its journey.
Vervo Middle East caters to various industries and covers over 120 countries. You can easily access your customized logistics solution in the UAE or any place worldwide. Over decades, our expert team has managed to complete 110,000 successful cargo shipments of more than 8,000 happy clients from various niches.
We emphasize value over mere cost-competitiveness. Opting for Vervo Middle East means choosing a partner that significantly reduces the risks of delays, lost cargo, and unexpected expenses, issues often faced with less experienced logistics providers or big names that don't give the personalized attention your cargo needs.
Cost Factors of Different Logistical Services
Vervo Middle East, as one of the best shipping and logistics companies in the UAE, provides all cargo-related logistics services. For both domestic and international freight forwarding, we are always focused on balancing your costs by accounting for all the options available, and then our team offers you a range of solutions customized to your specific cargo requirements.
The following elements contribute to the overall cost structure of each logistics service and can vary widely depending on your cargo's requirements and scale of the operation.Warehousing and Distribution Services
We offer storage and warehousing at all warehouse types in the UAE and worldwide in +120 countries: bonded warehousing, temperature-controlled warehousing, excise warehousing, and other types. All with favorable conditions for distribution, long-term or short-term storage, and inventory management. The pricing for warehousing services depends on: the region, the warehouse type, the warehousing services you require, and for how long your cargo will need to be stored.
Other Cost Factors: Warehousing and Distribution
- Rental or Lease Costs
- Labor Costs
- Utility Expenses
- Equipment Costs
- Security Expenses
- Insurance Costs
- Transportation Expenses
- Inventory Management Costs
- Compliance Costs
- Technology Integration
Warehousing: Cost Trends in the UAE
In the UAE, the cost of warehousing and distribution services is deeply influenced by the region's push towards digitalization and innovation. The integration of advanced Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is essential for streamlining operations, though it entails initial setup and ongoing maintenance costs. The increasing adoption of energy-efficient infrastructure offers long-term cost savings. Additionally, the concept of public warehousing, sharing space to leverage economies of scale, presents a cost-effective approach for the UAE's growing SME sector.
Cargo Insurance Services
Insured shipping is the best way to protect yourself from financial losses. A small outlay can give a lot of peace of mind. Cargo insurance is an investment that we highly recommend for valuable and fragile cargo. There are several insurance policies available, and the price of cargo insurance will differ depending on the level of insurance cover. At Vervo Middle East, we operate with reputable and highly trusted insurance partners who enjoy a low claim history.
Other Cost Factors: Cargo Insurance
- Coverage Scope
- Value of Goods
- Cargo Class
- Geographical Coverage
- Transportation Mode
- Deductibles
- Policy Exclusions
- Risk Management Measures
Cargo Insurance: Cost Trends in the UAE
For cargo insurance, costs vary based on the insurer’s market reputation and claim settlement ratio. Insurers with a high settlement ratio are often preferred in the UAE, though they might charge higher premiums. The claim history also plays a crucial role, with frequent past claims potentially leading to increased future premiums. Opting for annual coverage can be more economical for UAE-based businesses with regular shipping activities, offering more comprehensive protection compared to single transit insurance.
Custom Clearance Services
Customs clearance can be complicated. We can vastly simplify this process by handling all documents related to customs clearance. The price of customs brokerage services depends heavily on whether it is an export or import shipment. It is also affected by the cargo type.
Other Cost Factors: Customs Clearance
- Brokerage Fees
- Duty and Taxes
- Regulatory Fees
- Port Charges
- Documentation Fees
- Inspection Fees
- Penalties for Non-compliance
- Delay Costs
Customs Clearance: Cost Trends in the UAE
In the UAE, customs clearance costs are significantly influenced by the activated Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and its numerous Special Economic Zones (SEZs). These agreements and zones can offer substantial savings through reduced or eliminated customs duties. However, compliance with their regulations can increase administrative costs. The UAE’s investment in Automated Customs Clearance Systems streamlines the process, reducing time and manpower costs, a vital consideration in the UAE’s fast-paced trade environment.
Cargo Tracking and Monitoring Services
Cargo Tracking and Monitoring: Other Cost Factors
- Device Purchase or Rental Fees
- The Number of Devices Needed
- Cargo Type
- Installation Fees
Cargo Tracking and Monitoring: Cost Trends in the UAE
The UAE's advanced stance on technology impacts the cost of cargo tracking and monitoring services. The implementation of blockchain technology offers transparent and immutable tracking data, reducing losses and disputes but requires substantial investment. AI integration for automated tracking and predictive analytics is utilized, though it incurs higher installation and maintenance costs. Furthermore, the use of multi-modal tracking solutions is essential for comprehensive visibility in the UAE’s complex logistics network.
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