Air Freight Services

ZMC Express Cargo Air Freight & Cargo Services

Air Freight Services in Dubai — Import, Export and Door-to-Door Air Freight

Need to move cargo fast? Whether you are exporting from Dubai or importing goods into the UAE, air cargo service in Dubai is the quickest and most secure way to ship.

ZMC Express Cargo is an IATA-certified air cargo company in Dubai. We operate from Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA), directly adjacent to Dubai International Airport (DXB). We also operate from Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), close to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

We handle both directions: cargo going out of Dubai to the world, and goods coming into Dubai from China, Turkey, Germany, Iraq, Oman, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and beyond.

One company. One team. Complete air cargo service from start to finish.

IATA Certified Since 2004

1.9M+ Shipments Handled

International Branches worldwide

Import & Export Air Cargo

Why Air Cargo Is The Right Choice

Air cargo is the fastest shipping method in the world. A shipment that takes 25 days by sea can arrive in 2 to 7 days by air. That speed comes at a higher cost per kilogram — but for many businesses, that cost is worth it.

Air cargo is the right choice when:

✅ Your goods are time-sensitive — urgent restocks, replacement parts, medical supplies

✅ Your cargo is high-value — electronics, jewelry, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods

✅ Your shipment is under 500 kg and does not fill a container

✅ You are importing perishables — fresh food, flowers, or temperature-sensitive items

✅ You need proof of delivery quickly for commercial or customs reasons

If your cargo is large and not urgent, sea freight is cheaper. Not sure which is right? Our team will recommend the best option for your shipment at no cost.

Our Air Freight Services in Dubai

ZMC Express offers a full range of air cargo and air freight forwarding services — for both export from Dubai and import into the UAE.

✅ EXPRESS AIR CARGO

The fastest service we offer. Your cargo is loaded on the next available flight and treated as priority at every stage. Delivery in 1 to 4 business days to most destinations. Best for urgent shipments, samples, critical spare parts, and time-locked commercial orders.

✅ STANDARD AIR FREIGHT

Cost-effective air cargo on scheduled airline services. Delivery in 4 to 7 business days. Best for regular commercial shipments where speed is important but the budget is tighter. We negotiate block-space agreements with major carriers to secure competitive rates on your behalf.

✅ DOOR-TO-DOOR AIR FREIGHT

You give us the pickup address and the delivery address. We handle everything in between.
We collect from your supplier or warehouse. We manage export clearance at origin. We fly the cargo. We clear UAE customs on arrival. We deliver to your door — anywhere in the UAE or at the destination country.
This service covers both exports from Dubai and imports into Dubai. One quote. One team. No gaps.

✅ AIRPORT-TO-AIRPORT AIR CARGO

For freight agents and importers who handle their own customs clearance and final delivery. ZMC manages the airline booking, cargo documentation, and handling at the origin airport. You collect at the destination.

✅ AIR CARGO IMPORT INTO DUBAI

This is where most air freight forwarding companies in Dubai fall short — they only handle exports. ZMC Express handles full import air cargo into Dubai from multiple countries. We collect from your overseas supplier, manage the export side in the origin country, fly the goods into DXB or DWC, clear UAE customs, and deliver to your warehouse or address in Dubai.
We import by air from: China, Turkey, Germany, Iraq, Oman, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and more.
Full import route details are listed below.

✅ CHARTER AIR CARGO

For oversized, urgent, or high-volume shipments that cannot move on scheduled services, ZMC Express arranges charter cargo — full aircraft or part charters. We manage booking, documentation, and ground handling at both ends.

✅ DANGEROUS GOODS (IATA DGR)

ZMC Express is trained and certified under IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). We handle classification, packing, labelling, and documentation for regulated cargo including lithium batteries, chemicals, industrial equipment, and aerosols.

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Import Air Cargo Into Dubai: Countries We Ship From

ZMC Express manages air cargo imports into Dubai from the following countries. Our branches and trusted agent network at origin means we manage your shipment from the supplier’s door — not just from the Dubai airport.

✅ AIR FREIGHT FROM CHINA TO DUBAI

China is the UAE’s largest trading partner. ZMC Express has active branches in multiple Chinese cities including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Yiwu, and Shanghai. We collect from your Chinese supplier, inspect goods on your behalf, book air cargo to DXB or DWC, clear UAE customs, and deliver to your warehouse through our Air Freight Service from China to Dubai.

Departure airports: Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX), Beijing (PEK)
Transit time: 3 to 7 days
Also available: Sea freight LCL and FCL — transit 12 to 28 days

✅ AIR FREIGHT FROM TURKEY TO DUBAI

Turkey is a key import source for textiles, furniture, food products, and machinery. ZMC Express has a branch in Turkey and manages regular air cargo to Dubai from Istanbul and other Turkish cities.

Departure airport: Istanbul Airport (IST)
Transit time: 2 to 4 days
Also available: Sea freight from Turkish ports to Jebel Ali — transit 10 to 18 days

✅ AIR FREIGHT FROM GERMANY TO DUBAI

Germany is the UAE’s top European trading partner. Automotive parts, precision machinery, medical equipment, and industrial goods are regularly imported via air. ZMC Express has a branch in Germany.

Departure airports: Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC)
Transit time: 2 to 4 days
Also available: Sea freight from Hamburg or Rotterdam — transit 18 to 25 days

✅ AIR FREIGHT FROM IRAQ TO DUBAI

ZMC Express has 11 branches across Iraq — in Baghdad, Erbil, Basra, Mosul, Sulaymaniyah, and beyond. We handle imports from Iraq to Dubai by both air and road, covering dates, agricultural products, construction materials, and general cargo.

Departure airports: Baghdad (BGW), Erbil (EBL), Basra (BSR)
Transit time: 1 to 2 days
Also available: Land freight — transit 2 to 3 days

✅ AIR FREIGHT FROM OMAN TO DUBAI

Oman shares a land border with the UAE. ZMC Express has a branch in Muscat and manages both air and road imports from Oman to Dubai.

Departure airport: Muscat International (MCT)
Transit time: Same day to 1 day
Also available: Road freight — transit 1 to 2 days

✅ AIR FREIGHT FROM LEBANON TO DUBAI AND DUBAI TO LEBANON

ZMC Express recently expanded with a branch in Lebanon. We now manage direct air cargo imports from Beirut to Dubai with full export and import customs support at both ends.

Departure airport: Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Transit time: 1 to 2 days
Also available: Sea freight from Beirut Port to Jebel Ali — transit 5 to 9 days

✅ AIR FREIGHT FROM SAUDI ARABIA TO DUBAI

Saudi Arabia and the UAE share strong trade ties. ZMC Express handles regular air cargo imports from Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam into Dubai.

Departure airports: King Khalid (RUH), King Abdulaziz (JED), King Fahd (DMM)
Transit time: 1 day
Also available: Road freight across GCC land border — transit 1 to 3 days

✅ AIR FREIGHT FROM QATAR TO DUBAI

ZMC Express manages air cargo imports from Qatar to Dubai — general cargo, food products, and commercial goods.

Departure airport: Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Transit time: 1 day
Also available: Sea freight from Doha Port to Jebel Ali — transit 2 to 4 days

Air Cargo Rates From And To Dubai (May 2026)

Air cargo rates are charged per kilogram (kg) or per chargeable weight — whichever is greater. Chargeable weight accounts for both the actual weight and the size of your shipment.

Route	Direction	Indicative Rate	Transit Time
China (Shanghai/Guangzhou) → Dubai	Import	$3.50–$7.00/kg	3–7 days
Dubai → China	Export	$3.50–$7.00/kg	3–7 days
Turkey (Istanbul) → Dubai	Import	$2.80–$5.50/kg	2–4 days
Dubai → Turkey	Export	$2.80–$5.50/kg	2–4 days
Germany (Frankfurt) → Dubai	Import	$3.50–$6.00/kg	2–4 days
Dubai → Germany	Export	$3.50–$6.00/kg	2–4 days
Iraq (Baghdad/Erbil) → Dubai	Import	$3.00–$5.00/kg	1–2 days
Dubai → Iraq (Baghdad/Erbil/Basra)	Export	$3.00–$5.50/kg	1–2 days
Lebanon → Dubai	Import	$3.00–$5.00/kg	1–2 days
Saudi Arabia → Dubai	Import	$2.50–$4.50/kg	1 day
Qatar → Dubai	Import	$2.50–$4.50/kg	1 day
Dubai → UK (London Heathrow)	Export	$3.50–$6.50/kg	2–4 days
Dubai → USA	Export	$4.00–$7.00/kg	3–6 days

Rates are indicative for general cargo. Pharmaceutical, dangerous goods, temperature-controlled, or oversized cargo may carry different rates. Contact our team for an exact quote based on your shipment details.

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How Our Air Cargo Service Works

The process is the same whether you are exporting from Dubai or importing into the UAE.

✅ Step 1:

Get a quote Tell us your origin, destination, commodity, weight, and dimensions. We respond with a transparent quote within hours — not days.

✅ Step 2

Cargo pickup Our team arranges pickup from your warehouse, your overseas supplier, or our DAFZA facility. We handle collection logistics at both ends for door-to-door shipments.

✅ Step 3

Documentation Our licensed team prepares your air waybill (AWB), commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and any commodity-specific documents — health certificates, MSDS sheets, or DGR declarations for regulated cargo.

✅ Step 4

Customs clearance at origin For exports, our team files the export declaration. For import air cargo, our agents in the origin country manage export clearance before the goods are loaded.

✅ Step 5

Airline booking and cargo handling We book your cargo on the best available flight for your route, timeline, and budget. ZMC Express works with major carriers including Emirates SkyCargo, Etihad Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, Turkish Airlines Cargo, and others.

✅ Step 6

In-flight tracking You receive a tracking reference the moment your cargo is booked. Track in real time through the ZMC tracking portal or mobile app — available on iOS and Android.

✅ Step 7

UAE customs clearance (for imports) Our licensed customs team in Dubai files your import declaration through the Mirsal 2 system. We handle duty payment, regulatory approvals, and any customs holds — so your cargo clears without delays.

✅ Step 8

Delivery Your cargo is delivered to your warehouse, shop, or address anywhere in Dubai or across all seven Emirates.

What Documents Do You Need For Air Cargo?

For export air cargo from Dubai:

✅ Commercial invoice
✅ Packing list
✅ Air waybill (AWB) — issued by ZMC Express
✅ Export declaration (filed by ZMC’s customs team)
✅ Commodity-specific permits if applicable

For import air cargo into Dubai:

✅ Commercial invoice from your supplier
✅ Packing list
✅ Airway bill from the origin carrier
✅ Certificate of origin
✅ UAE import declaration (filed by ZMC’s Dubai customs team)
✅ Valid UAE trade license with import activity code

ZMC Express prepares and files all documentation on your behalf. You do not need to manage any paperwork.

UAE Customs and Import Duties For Air Cargo

When importing goods into Dubai by air, you need to budget for three cost components beyond the freight rate:

UAE customs duty — Most goods from outside the GCC are subject to a 5% import duty, calculated on the CIF value (cost of goods + insurance + freight). Some categories carry higher rates. GCC-origin goods may be duty-exempt.

VAT (5%) — The UAE applies 5% VAT on most imported goods at the point of customs clearance.

Destination handling fees — Airport handling, customs inspection, and cargo release fees at DXB or DWC.

ZMC Express provides a full landed cost breakdown before your shipment moves. You know the total cost — freight, duty, VAT, and handling — before you confirm.

Why Choose ZMC Express For Air Cargo In Dubai?

There are many air freight companies in Dubai. Here is what makes ZMC Express different.

✅ IATA certified — authorised to issue air waybills directly and handle all regulated cargo

✅ Operating since 2004 — 19+ years on Dubai’s air cargo trade lanes

✅ Branches in source countries — China, Germany, Turkey, Iraq, Oman, Lebanon — so we manage your import from the supplier, not just from the airport

✅ In-house UAE customs clearance — no third-party broker, no communication gaps

✅ Direct airline partnerships — Emirates SkyCargo, Etihad Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, Turkish Airlines Cargo, and more

✅ Both Dubai airports covered — DXB via DAFZA and DWC via JAFZA

✅ WCA and JC Trans member — trusted agent network in 190+ countries

✅ Real-time tracking — web portal and mobile app, iOS and Android

✅ Handles import and export — most competitors do one. We do both.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between air freight and air cargo?

Air freight and air cargo are the same, goods shipped by aircraft. “Air freight” is the logistics term. “Air cargo” is the airline term. ZMC Express handles both from Dubai.

How fast is air cargo from China to Dubai?

Air freight from China to Dubai takes 3–7 days. ZMC Express ships from Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Yiwu direct to Dubai International Airport (DXB).

What are air freight rates from Dubai in 2026?

Air freight rates from Dubai range from $2.50 to $7.00 per kg depending on route and cargo type. Charged on actual or chargeable weight. Contact ZMC Express for an exact quote.

Can ZMC Express import goods by air into Dubai for my business?

Yes. ZMC Express imports by air from China, Turkey, Germany, Iraq, Oman, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, including pickup, UAE customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery.

What documents are needed for air cargo import into Dubai?

You need a commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill, certificate of origin, and UAE import declaration. ZMC Express prepares and files all documents on your behalf.

Does ZMC Express handle dangerous goods by air?

Yes. ZMC Express is IATA DGR certified. We classify, pack, label, and document dangerous goods for air transport in full compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Which airports does ZMC Express use in Dubai?

ZMC Express operates from Dubai International Airport (DXB) via DAFZA and Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) via JAFZA. We select the best airport based on your cargo type and destination.

How do I track my air cargo shipment?

Every ZMC Express air cargo shipment gets a real-time tracking number at booking. Track via apps.zmc-iraq.com/tracking.php or the ZMC mobile app on iOS and Android.

Do I need a UAE trade license to import goods by air into Dubai?

Yes. Commercial air cargo imports require a valid UAE trade license with an import activity code and a Dubai Customs Importer Code. ZMC Express advises on all requirements.

What is chargeable weight in air cargo?

Chargeable weight is the higher of actual weight or volumetric weight (length × width × height in cm ÷ 6,000). ZMC Express calculates this before quoting — no surprises.

About Us

ZMC Express Cargo was established in Iraq in 2004 and has since turned into a global logistic company. ZMC boasts a significant worldwide presence with 7 international branches spanning UAE (HQ), Iraq, Oman, Germany, Turkey, Lebanon and China. In Iraq alone, ZMC maintains a strong foothold with 11 strategically located branches, demonstrating its commitment to freight services industry.