Why Choose a Freight Forwarder Instead of Airlines Directly for Air Freight to Dubai?
Many business owners involved in Dubai trade wonder: "Why use a freight forwarder for air freight to Dubai or international air shipments when booking directly with airlines seems cheaper? Aren’t we just letting forwarders take a cut?" Let’s break it down in simple terms:
1. Airlines Have Storage Limitations (And Higher Costs!)
Airlines won’t let you use their warehouses, repack, take photos, or handle goods before customs clearance. Their warehouse fees are much higher than a freight forwarder’s.
2. Freight Forwarders Offer Better Prices
Airlines sell cargo space to primary freight forwarders, who then resell it to smaller agents. Competition between forwarders drives prices down, so air freight to UAE via a forwarder is often cheaper than airline quotes.
Key Insight:
Primary forwarders (like us) book directly with airlines, getting better rates and guaranteed cargo space.
Secondary forwarders can’t deal with airlines directly.
Our Edge:
For our air freight to UAE service, we’re a top-tier agent for China Southern Airlines and Air China. We secure 30 fixed cargo slots weekly to the UAE (≈4 slots daily) – a huge advantage most forwarders can’t match!
3. Airlines Don’t Handle Logistics – We Do!
Airlines won’t help with pickup, customs, or delivery. Freight forwarders handle everything, so you only deal with one company.
Our 24/7 Service Example:
In Dubai: Local teams with 50+ trucks, 500+ staff, and 24/7 support (yes, even at 2 AM!).
Faster customs clearance: Twice as fast as competitors.
Delivery speed: Unmatched in the UAE (unless there’s a war!).
4. Forwarders Find the Best Routes & Deals
Airlines have limited routes and fluctuating prices. Freight forwarders track real-time rates and routes to optimize costs and speed.
How It Works (Simple as Sending a Domestic Package!)
Ship to our Shenzhen warehouse (free storage!).
We calculate costs based on weight/volume and propose the best plan.
1-on-1 support to prepare shipping docs.
Pay → We deliver. Easy!
Why Us for Air Freight to Dubai?
✅ Fixed cargo space with major airlines
✅ 24/7 control over every step (no middlemen!)
✅ Cheaper, faster, and simpler than airlines
TL;DR: Freight forwarders save you time, money, and headaches. For air freight to Dubai or the UAE, we’re your one-stop solution!