The process of shipping cars from China to the UAE via sea freight is one of the modern and popular processes in the international transport sector. This process comes within the framework of the continuous increase in bilateral trade and commerce between China and the United Arab Emirates. Cars are among the most common goods shipped by sea, due to their size and weight.

Since China is considered one of the largest markets for car production in the world, and the UAE is one of the main destinations for importing cars, the process of shipping cars from China to the UAE meets the growing demand for this service. Cooperation between China and the UAE also contributes to facilitating the shipping process and improving the customer experience.

The process of shipping cars from China to the UAE via sea freight provides several great benefits. The first is that it is a cost-effective way to transport cars over long distances. When compared to air or land transportation, sea shipping can be much more economical, providing customers with the opportunity to transport many cars at the same time and a reasonable cost.

In addition, the process of shipping cars via sea freight includes quality and safety during transportation. International companies specializing in sea freight services, including Al Fares Cargo, have the necessary experience and equipment to ensure that cars arrive safely and to protect them from any harm or damage during the long sea journey.

Ways to ship cars by sea from China to the UAE:

The marine car shipping process provides diverse channels and options. This means that customers have the flexibility to choose the appropriate means of transportation according to their needs and budget. They can choose the configuration of shipping containers that suits the number of cars they want to transport, whether it is a single car or a large group, and these options are as follows:

1. Full Container Load (FCL): Standard shipping containers can be used to safely ship your vehicles. It is especially useful for customers who need to ship many cars together, as the cars are loaded into the container and securely fixed, and all the customer will need is to provide insurance for a complete container for his cars.

2. Shared shipping containers (LCL): If you have one or a few cars, you can share a container with other shipments. You will pay the shipping cost based on the size of your vehicle and the space it occupies within the shared container.

3. Shipping cars on RoRo ships: This method is used to ship cars using RoRo ships. The car must be in working condition and not parked, as the car is loaded on the ship and unloaded at your desired destination.

Sea shipping route for cars from China to UAE:

From China to the UAE, cars are shipped via sea on various available sea routes. One of the common routes is via the South China Sea and the Arabian Sea, where cars are loaded onto container ships at Chinese ports such as Shenzhen or Shanghai. They are then transported across the sea to the UAE ports.

Other routes include direct shipping via the Arabian Sea, where ships can sail from Chinese ports such as Shenzhen or Nanjing directly to UAE ports.

It should be noted that the exact route depends on several factors such as the shipping company used, the ship schedule, and current weather and sea conditions. Therefore, it is always recommended to contact specialized shipping companies to obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about the route of shipping cars from China to the UAE via sea.

Ports of loading and unloading cars in the UAE and China

These ports are major points for loading and unloading vehicles between China and the UAE and are all part of the global maritime transport network. Firstly, in China, there are several ports used to load and unload cars. Some of the most notable ports include:

1. Shanghai Port: It is considered the largest port in China and one of the largest ports in the world. It also provides modern facilities and advanced infrastructure.

2. Ningbo Port: It is one of the most important automobile export ports in China. It provides facilities for loading and unloading cars efficiently.

3. Tianjin Port: It is considered the second largest port in China. It enjoys a strategic location near Beijing and many major cities.

4. Guangzhou Port: It is in southern China and is considered important for automobile trade in the region.

5. Dalian Port: Provides vehicle loading and unloading services and serves northern China.

Customs procedures when shipping cars by sea in both China and the UAE

Customs procedures and required licenses are crucial when shipping cars from China to the UAE. These procedures require coordination between exporting companies in China and Al-Fares Shipping Services, in addition to communicating with Al-Fares as a customs broker also in Dubai to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and to complete a smooth customs clearance process.