Last updated: October 2026
FCL Shipping from Germany to Dubai — Full Containers from Hamburg to the UAE
Delta Global moves full containers from Germany and the rest of the EU to Dubai with our own office in Hamburg at the origin end and our head office in Dubai at the destination end. German machinery, automotive parts, chemicals, building products and consumer goods are collected from your supplier, cleared for export in Germany and shipped by sea to the UAE. If you are comparing FCL shipping from Germany to Dubai, you deal with one company at both ends — with clear transit times, all-in pricing and one point of contact from the factory gate in Germany to the container release in Dubai.
Transit Times — Germany to Dubai
| Origin | Transit Time | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | 18–22 days | Direct sailing to the UAE |
| Hamburg / Bremerhaven | 22–28 days | With transhipment (e.g. Port Said, Algeciras or Salalah) |
| German factory → Dubai warehouse | 24–34 days | Collection, export clearance, sea leg, UAE clearance and delivery |
| Other EU countries | Quoted per city | Collected and routed through the nearest suitable port |
We Collect from All EU & European Countries
Germany is our main origin, but our Hamburg team collects from suppliers across Europe and ships through the nearest suitable port. Send us your supplier’s city and we quote the same business day.
Container Options
How FCL Shipping from Germany to Dubai Works
- Send the shipment detailssupplier city in Germany, commodity, weight, volume and your UAE delivery address — we quote the same business day
- Booking and collectionour Hamburg office books the sailing and collects from your supplier, or arranges stuffing at the port
- German export clearancethe EU export declaration is filed through ATLAS so the container leaves with a valid Export Accompanying Document (EAD)
- Bill of ladingissued after loading; copies go to you for your bank, your buyer or your records
- Sea legHamburg or Bremerhaven to the UAE, with milestone status updates and the ETA at each stage
- UAE import clearanceour Dubai team files the import declaration before the vessel arrives to avoid storage days
- Release and deliverythe container is released and delivered to your Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi address, or to your free-zone facility
UAE Import Duty and Clearance for German Goods
Goods entering the UAE mainland from Germany pay customs duty of 5% of the CIF value for most products, plus 5% VAT. Some machinery and raw materials qualify for reduced or zero duty — tell us the HS code and we confirm the rate before you ship.
If the goods are not for the UAE market — for example German equipment heading on to Afghanistan, Africa or Central Asia — a free-zone or transit entry is usually the better route because it avoids paying UAE duty on goods that only pass through. We advise on the right entry before the container sails, not after it lands.
Why Choose Delta Global Cargo?
Own Office in Hamburg
The origin side is handled by our own team in Germany, not a third-party agent. Supplier collection, export paperwork and the booking all sit with people who answer to the same company that receives your container in Dubai.
Dubai Is Our Home Port
Our head office is in Dubai, so UAE import clearance, container release and delivery are handled by the team that books your freight. One point of contact, one invoice.
Documents Checked Before Loading
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading are checked against each other before the container is loaded — the cheapest delay is the one that never happens.
Fast Specialist Quote
Send your shipment details and we reply the same business day with an all-in FCL quote, the sailing options and the realistic transit window.
Machinery & Out-of-Gauge
German industrial equipment often does not fit a standard box. We book open-top and flat-rack equipment for machinery and oversized loads.
Since 2011
Delta Global has run freight corridors across the Gulf, Central Asia, Afghanistan and Africa since 2011, with own offices in Dubai, Hamburg, Bursa, Kabul, Herat and China.
Common Commodities & Indicative HS Codes — Germany to Dubai
Indicative only — we help you confirm the correct HS classification so your goods clear UAE customs without reclassification delays.
Documents for FCL Shipping from Germany to Dubai
- Commercial invoicevalues & Incoterms for both customs offices
- Packing listmarks, weights, dimensions
- EU export declaration (ATLAS) & EADfiled by our Hamburg team
- Certificate of Originrequired for UAE clearance
- Bill of Ladingissued by the carrier at loading
- Product certificates where relevante.g. certificates of analysis for chemicals, export licences for dual-use goods
Get a Specialist Quote — Germany to Dubai
All-in FCL pricing from your supplier in Germany to your address in the UAE. Our team responds the same business day.
Get a Specialist QuoteView All RoutesShipping 2 or more containers a month on this lane?
Ask for a contract rate — we plan space and equipment for regular shippers.
FCL Shipping Germany to Dubai — FAQ
How long does FCL shipping from Germany to Dubai take?
A direct sailing from Hamburg takes about 18–22 days port to port; with a transhipment it is 22–28 days. From a German factory to a warehouse in Dubai, plan on 24–34 days including collection, export clearance and UAE import clearance. We confirm the current window when we quote.
Do you have your own office in Germany?
Yes. Delta Global has its own office in Hamburg, so collection, export documents and the booking are handled in-house at the origin, and our Dubai head office handles the destination side.
What import duty applies to German goods in Dubai?
Most goods pay 5% customs duty on the CIF value plus 5% VAT when they enter the UAE mainland. Some categories qualify for reduced or zero duty, and goods moving on to another country can often use a free-zone or transit entry instead. Send us the HS code and we confirm before shipping.
Can you combine goods from several German suppliers into one container?
Yes. Our Hamburg team can collect from several suppliers in Germany and load them into one full container to Dubai, so you have a single bill of lading and a single UAE import declaration.
Do you offer LCL or air freight from Germany to Dubai?
No. This route is full-container (FCL) sea freight only — minimum one 20ft or 40ft container. If you ship smaller volumes, a consolidator will usually be a better fit.
Which container sizes can you ship from Germany?
20ft, 40ft and 40ft high-cube are available on every sailing. For machinery and over-height or over-width loads we also book open-top and flat-rack equipment.
Related freight routes
Delta Global runs Germany both ways, plus the onward corridors from Dubai: