Container shipping services from Dubai UAE. 20ft, 40ft, HC, refrigerated, open-top, and flat-rack containers. FCL and LCL options with competitive rates to 100+ destinations.
EC Cargo provides comprehensive container shipping services from Dubai's major ports including Jebel Ali Port (JAFZA), Port Rashid, and Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. Whether you need a full container load (FCL) or a shared container (LCL), we offer flexible options for every cargo volume and type.
We handle all container types — from standard 20ft and 40ft containers to high-cube, refrigerated, open-top, and flat-rack units for specialized cargo. Our partnerships with major shipping lines including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd ensure competitive rates and reliable sailing schedules.
EC Cargo manages the entire container shipping process: cargo receipt at our warehouse, container loading and securing, export customs clearance, ocean freight, destination port handling, and import customs coordination. From a single pallet to a full container, we deliver efficiency and reliability.
Choose from 20ft standard, 40ft standard, 40ft high-cube, and specialty containers to match your exact cargo dimensions and volume requirements.
Full Container Load for exclusive use or Less than Container Load for smaller shipments sharing space — both with competitive per-cubic-meter pricing.
Temperature-controlled reefer containers for perishable goods, pharmaceuticals, food products, and temperature-sensitive cargo maintaining precise cold chain integrity.
Direct contracts with major shipping lines and high volume consolidation enable us to offer some of the most competitive container rates from the UAE.
Container shipping to over 200 ports worldwide across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania with regular scheduled sailings.
Complete service from your door in the UAE to the destination port, including pickup, packing, customs, and documentation — all handled by our team.
Provide your cargo details — volume, weight, type, origin, and destination. We recommend FCL vs LCL and provide a detailed quote with transit time.
We book the appropriate container type and size with the best shipping line for your route. Confirmed booking details and sailing schedule provided.
Your goods are collected and loaded into the container at our warehouse or at the port. Professional securing and lashing ensures safe transit.
Our customs brokers handle all export documentation, customs declarations, and clearance procedures for smooth departure from UAE ports.
Your container sails on the scheduled vessel. Track your shipment with regular updates on vessel position, ETA, and milestone notifications.
Container arrives at the destination port. We coordinate import customs, port handling, and final delivery to the recipient or depot.
The right container for every type of cargo — standard, oversized, and temperature-controlled.
The most common container size ideal for smaller shipments, household goods, and personal effects. Approx. 33 CBM capacity for standard cargo.
Double the capacity of a 20ft, suitable for larger shipments, commercial cargo, and full household moves. Approx. 67 CBM capacity.
Extra foot of height compared to standard 40ft — ideal for voluminous, lightweight cargo. Approx. 76 CBM capacity for maximum space utilization.
Temperature-controlled containers maintaining -25°C to +25°C for perishable goods, food items, pharmaceuticals, and sensitive products.
Containers with removable tarpaulin roof for over-height cargo like machinery, construction equipment, and tall items that cannot fit through standard container doors.
Containers with only end walls and no side walls or roof — designed for heavy, oversized, and abnormal cargo like vehicles, boats, and industrial equipment.
Our operations at Jebel Ali and other UAE ports give us direct access to major shipping lanes with minimal inland transport delays.
Long-standing relationships with 20+ major carriers ensure space availability, priority booking, and preferred rates even during peak seasons.
We handle Bills of Lading, packing lists, certificates of origin, and all customs paperwork — ensuring compliance and avoiding delays.
Real-time container tracking with vessel position updates, ETA notifications, and milestone alerts from departure to arrival at destination port.
Regular container sailings from Dubai to these high-demand destinations.
Weekly container sailings to Nhava Sheva (Mumbai), Chennai, Cochin, and all major Indian ports with 7-14 day transit.
Regular container services to Felixstowe, Southampton, and London Gateway with 20-25 day transit from Dubai.
Container shipping to New York, Los Angeles, Houston, and all major US ports. FCL and LCL options available.
Frequent container sailings to Karachi (Qasim) with fast 5-8 day transit. Ideal for commercial and household cargo.
Regular container services to Lagos (Tin Can & Apapa) with full customs support and last-mile delivery options.
Container shipping to Mombasa port serving Kenya and East African inland destinations via reliable transit routes.
FCL (Full Container Load) means you book an entire container exclusively for your cargo. LCL (Less than Container Load) means your cargo shares container space with other shipments, and you pay only for the volume you use. FCL is generally more cost-effective for large volumes, while LCL is ideal for smaller shipments.
Transit times vary by destination. India is typically 7-14 days, East Africa 10-15 days, UK and Europe 20-30 days, and the Americas 25-45 days. LCL may add 5-10 days for consolidation and deconsolidation. Contact us for exact transit times to your destination.
A 20ft standard container holds approximately 33 cubic meters (CBM) or about 28,000 kg. A 40ft standard holds approximately 67 CBM or 28,500 kg. A 40ft high-cube holds about 76 CBM. Actual capacity depends on the nature and packaging of your cargo.
Yes, cars and vehicles can be shipped in containers. A standard car fits in a 20ft container, while two cars typically fit in a 40ft container. Vehicles must be drained of fuel (to quarter tank), and we arrange proper securing inside the container.
Yes, we offer door-to-port and door-to-door container shipping. We collect from your location in the UAE, handle all packing, loading, export customs, ocean freight, and coordinate import clearance and delivery at the destination country.
