Cargo Delivery from the UAE via Novorossiysk

• Jebel Ali: The main port of the country, located near Dubai. The container terminal at Jebel Ali has a quay length of 1,200 meters. This port accommodates vessels with a capacity of up to 545,000 tons and a length of approximately 400 meters from stern to bow. Jebel Ali receives and dispatches four out of five cargoes destined for Russia.
• Rashid: The second port in the UAE, handling around 1.5 million TEUs per year. Its modern port infrastructure ensures rapid transshipment of any cargo.
• Al Hamriyah: A port in the Deira Free Economic Zone, providing flexibility for shippers and consignees. With a quay depth of about 14 meters, Al Hamriyah can accommodate vessels of any capacity. This port primarily services routes to India, China, and the Far East.
• Sharjah: More commonly known as Mina Khalid, its 12 berths have become a benchmark for builders of other UAE ports. Today, Sharjah has a line for receiving containerized cargo and a separate area for ro-ro operations. Additionally, the port handles transshipment of liquid, dry, and bulk cargoes. There is even a terminal for free trade.

The ports of the United Arab Emirates are significant international logistics centers. Therefore, both the massive Jebel Ali and smaller ports are equipped to handle any type of goods.

Goods Transported by Our Clients from the UAE

The United Arab Emirates produces oil products and money, but goods can be brought from around the world. The ports of the UAE operate as major transshipment hubs that consolidate and deconsolidate cargoes at the request of importers or exporters. Our clients transport the following from Dubai:

• Household and industrial electronics;
• All types of construction and finishing materials, including expensive varieties of natural stone;
• Textiles and textile products;
• Consumables and spare parts for passenger cars, trucks, special vehicles, as well as motorcycles, scooters, and ATVs;
• Cosmetics, including natural-based products with special storage conditions;
• Food and beverages;
• Finished packaging and packing materials.

Our company will support all your endeavors, as we have experience working with virtually any type of cargo.

How to Transport Cargo from the UAE to Russia

There is no land route from the UAE to Russia, as several regions with less than peaceful conditions lie between our countries. Air transport from the Emirates to Russia is possible but very expensive, and this method imposes weight and volume restrictions on cargo shipments. Maritime transport is the best format for transporting goods and products to Russia or the Emirates.

Sea transport does not impose weight/volume restrictions and is cheaper than other methods. The UAE-Novorossiysk route allows for passage through the Arabian and Red Seas, followed by exiting through the Suez Canal into the Mediterranean. After that, it is only necessary to pass through the Bosporus to reach the Black Sea. In terms of maritime freight, this journey is considered a medium-length route. You won’t have to wait for your cargo for months.

Why It’s Beneficial to Transport Goods from the UAE via Novorossiysk

The key factor is the length of the transport route. The Dubai-Novorossiysk route is much shorter than the route to Vladivostok, St. Petersburg, or Murmansk. For example, to reach St. Petersburg, a vessel must enter the Indian Ocean and navigate around Africa, then cross the Atlantic to the Baltic Sea. The journey to Vladivostok takes even longer. Therefore, all routes to Russia from the Emirates follow the shortest path—through the Suez Canal.

The route from Dubai to Novorossiysk is so much shorter than sailing to St. Petersburg that businesses from this region of Russia prefer to import and export their cargoes via the Suez Canal. Cargo is delivered to Novorossiysk by sea and then transloaded onto rail platforms or trucks that transport goods to the port city of St. Petersburg.

Delivery Times for Container Cargo from the UAE to Russia

The transit times for cargo along the Dubai-Novorossiysk route depend on traffic density in the Suez Canal, military activity in the Red Sea, congestion in the Bosporus, and weather conditions. The carrier's plans also affect transit times. Some vessels travel directly from the port of departure to the destination without stops, but on such a busy route, indirect transport is also practiced, where vessels call at major ports along the way.

Direct routes without stops at ports along the route are more expensive than deliveries involving transshipment at ports. However, direct freight transportation implies shorter delivery times—about 18-20 days. Indirect sea transport is cheaper, but delivery times increase to 50-55 days. The client chooses the shipping format. Our company will find both a fast direct route and a relatively inexpensive option for indirect sea delivery. Upon arrival at the port of Novorossiysk, the vessel may anchor for about three days. The unloading of the container ship will take the same amount of time. Customs clearance of your cargo takes about 2-3 days.

Cost of Transporting Container Cargo from the UAE to Novorossiysk

The cost of maritime cargo transportation is determined by three factors: the weight/dimensions of the cargo, the length of the route, and the format of cooperation. The type of cargo can also influence the price, specifically the related delivery conditions. Some goods require refrigeration, others need a tank, while some need a container for oversized cargo, etc. The final cost is also affected by the Incoterms conditions, which determine risk compensation, as well as the list of additional services—from packaging to customs support.

The base rate for cargo

*Freight rates presented are approximate and effective only up to June 30, 2024.

Please send your request to the e-mail mail@wwlogist.com or through application form on this page to get current rates for container transportation from UAE.