For shipping CNC machines to UAE via air freight, which forwarder can be trusted?
Hassan needed to ship 10 sets of 5-axis CNC machines via air freight to UAE. His factory had delayed the shipment by 10 days, and his client was pressing for urgent delivery. With deadlines looming, Hassan contacted several freight forwarders but wasn’t satisfied. Some had poorly equipped warehouses and no professional loading/unloading gear—admitting they’d need to rent equipment last-minute. Others couldn’t secure flight space: one day promising direct flights, the next saying only transits were available. These issues arose because those agents were small-scale subcontractors, relying on scattered bookings. Unstable space meant high risks of cargo bumping or unexpected delays—risks Hassan couldn’t afford.
For high-precision equipment like this, air freight to UAE demands two non-negotiables:
1. Speed & Reliability: Work only with a direct consolidator for UAE routes—one with strong airline relationships to secure pallet space directly.
2. Specialized Equipment: The forwarder must own professional heavy-load handling tools.
I assured Hassan: "With 27 years in freight forwarding, we regularly ship large machinery. We’re equipped with heavy-duty forklifts, mobile cranes, air-cushioned transporters, and more. For example, we once shipped a 15-ton steam turbine rotor to the UAE—a job requiring 30-ton cranes, which most forwarders can’t handle."
Why our UAE air freight service stands out:
✅ Dedicated Flight Capacity: While many offer UAE routes, few have two dedicated lanes like us:
- Direct Route: Daily Guangzhou/Shenzhen → UAE flights (Mon-Fri), with 30 fixed weekly pallet spaces.
- Transit Route: Daily Guangzhou/Shenzhen → Beijing → UAE flights (Mon-Sun).
Result: We guarantee daily UAE-bound pallet space—rain or shine.
✅ Zero Bumping Risk: Airlines prioritize cargo like this:
1. Major consolidators (like us, with long-term contracts)
2. High-value goods (e.g., chips, precision equipment)
3. Small forwarders’ cargo (most likely to be offloaded)
Why? Airlines sell most space to big forwarders via pallet contracts. Weekly, we hold 30 pallet spaces—far beyond small agents’ 1-2 spaces.
After discussing UAE shipment details, Hassan chose us. His CNC machines arrived safely in the UAE within 7 days.