Direct carrier contracts
Negotiated volume service contracts with leading shipping lines providing competitive ocean rates and protected vessel space allocations.
Ocean Transport & Port Operations
Sea freight solutions.
FCL, LCL and breakbulk movements through UAE deepwater ports with scheduled sailings and carrier contracts.
Operating benchmarks
- 17–22 days
- Average transit to Europe
- Weekly
- Fixed direct departures
- 20’ / 40’ / HC
- Full equipment fleet
- 100+
- Global port connections
Interport coordinates scheduled ocean freight connecting UAE ports—principally Jebel Ali Port (DP World) and Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port—with major trade hubs across Asia, Europe, North America, the Red Sea, and Africa. We operate contracted space allocations with Tier-1 global ocean carriers, safeguarding slot availability during peak seasons and market crunches.
Every consignment is handled by our dedicated Dubai operations desk from the initial booking note and equipment release through to terminal gate-in, vessel stowage, bill of lading issuance, and destination arrival notice. Whether you require full container load (FCL), economical consolidated less-than-container load (LCL), or heavy breakbulk stowage, our team ensures complete accountability.
Technical specifications
Operating parameters & standards
Standard equipment dimensions, terminal cut-offs, customs systems, and handling capabilities.
| Parameter | Operational standard & compliance |
|---|---|
Equipment types | 20' GP40' GP40' High CubeOpen TopFlat Rack40' Reefer (-25°C to +25°C) |
Primary UAE gateways | Jebel Ali Port (Terminals 123 & 4)Khalifa Port Abu DhabiPort Rashid |
Sailing frequency | Weekly scheduled departures on core trade lanes; bi-weekly on secondary routes |
Documentation turnaround | Draft Bill of Lading released within 24 hours of vessel departure |
Terminal cut-offs | Standard dry: 48h prior to ETA; Reefer & Dangerous Goods: 24–36h prior to ETA |
Incoterms handled | EXWFOBCFRCIFDAPDDP (with in-house UAE customs broker clearance) |
Cargo tracking | Daily status updates with vessel IMOcontainer serial trackingand milestone notices |
01
Commercial invoice
Original showing unit values, currency, Incoterm, and manufacturer details
02
Packing list
Itemized net/gross weight, dimensions (CBM), and carton/pallet counts
03
Certificate of origin (COO)
Attested by the relevant Chamber of Commerce for preferential duty verification
04
Bill of Lading (B/L) instructions
Shipper, consignee, notify party, port of discharge, and cargo description
05
HS code classification
6 to 8-digit tariff code for accurate customs declaration filing
Core capabilities
Built around UAE trade corridors.
LCL consolidation hub
Regular consolidation and de-consolidation operations at Jebel Ali Free Zone, reducing unit shipping costs for smaller commercial shipments.
Reefer & perishable supervision
Pre-trip inspections (PTI), continuous cold-chain temperature log monitoring, and expedited terminal clearance for foodstuff and pharmaceuticals.
In-house port gate liaison
Operations staff present on-site at Jebel Ali Port to oversee container inspection, phytosanitary release, and timely terminal gate-in.
Operational questions
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers regarding rates, transit cut-offs, customs, and documentation.
What is the difference between FCL and LCL shipping?
Full Container Load (FCL) reserves an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container exclusively for your goods, offering faster transit without co-loading. Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidates your cargo with other shippers in a shared container, allowing you to pay only for the exact cubic meters (CBM) your goods occupy.
How many days before vessel departure must cargo be at Jebel Ali Port?
For standard dry FCL containers, the terminal gate-in cut-off is typically 48 hours prior to the scheduled vessel departure. For hazardous (DG) cargo or reefer units, specialized approvals require delivery within a tighter 24 to 36-hour window before vessel berthing.
Can Interport handle customs clearance at both origin and destination?
Yes. In the UAE, Interport handles import, export, and transit declarations directly through Dubai Customs (Mirsal II). For global destinations, our network of vetted forwarder partners manages import customs clearance and destination door delivery under DAP or DDP terms.
Can you handle out-of-gauge or project cargo by sea?
Yes. We frequently charter and book flat racks, open tops, and breakbulk under-deck vessel space for heavy industrial plant machinery, boilers, vehicles, and oversized equipment.
Book with Interport
Tell us what needs to move.
Send dimensions, weight, origin, and destination. Our Dubai operations desk will prepare route options and rates, usually within the same working day.