Sea Freight
Full containers from Jebel Ali to Barcadera, with delivery to your door through our partner office.
- Options: 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers, plus flat racks and open tops
- Average transit: confirmed with each quote
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Shipping from Dubai to Aruba
Full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Aruba, with customs clearance and delivery by our network partner office in Aruba.
Overview
Shipping from Dubai to Aruba
MegaSpeed Cargo ships full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Aruba. Sea freight leaves Jebel Ali for Barcadera, usually with a transhipment on the way, and air cargo flies to Oranjestad Queen Beatrix (AUA). Our network partner office in Aruba clears and delivers it, and we confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Barcadera is Aruba's container port, close to Oranjestad.
Aruba drives on the right, so left-hand-drive cars from the UAE fit.
- Ports
- Barcadera
- Airports
- Oranjestad Queen Beatrix (AUA)
- In Aruba
- Network partner office for clearance and delivery
- Transit
- Confirmed with each quote
- Driving side
- Right: left-hand-drive vehicles
- Experience
- 40+ years in the industry
Services
Freight services from Dubai to Aruba
Most cargo to Aruba goes by sea in full containers. Air suits urgent parts and smaller, high-value shipments of 45 kg and up.
Air Freight
Air cargo from Dubai to Oranjestad Queen Beatrix (AUA).
- Average transit: confirmed with each quote
- Minimum: 45 kg chargeable weight
Vehicle Shipping
Vehicles in containers or by RoRo where a sailing suits, and by air for urgent units. Check the Aruba import rules first.
- Capacity: up to 6 cars in a 40ft container
- Also: RoRo where a sailing runs, or air for urgent units
Cars by Air
When a vehicle is needed quickly, we fly it from Dubai as air cargo, secured on an aircraft pallet.
Best for: high-value cars and urgent deliveries
Car shipping by airConsolidation
Buying from several suppliers in Dubai or Sharjah? We collect from each one, check the goods against your list and ship them together under one set of documents.
Best for: buyers sourcing from more than one supplier
Consolidation servicesHeavy Machinery
Construction, mining and farm machinery on flat racks, open tops or RoRo to Barcadera.
Best for: construction, mining and farm equipment
Heavy machinery shippingRoute and transit
How cargo travels from Dubai to Aruba
There is no direct liner service from the Gulf to Aruba, so containers change vessel at a hub on the way. We pick the routing by sailing dates and the delivery address.
- Jebel Ali, DubaiExport clearance and loading at our Jebel Ali facility.
- Transhipment hubVessel change onto a service for the Caribbean.
- BarcaderaDischarge and clearance with Aruba Customs.
- Your doorDelivery anywhere in Aruba.
| Route | Mode | Average transit |
|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali to Barcadera | Sea | Confirmed with each quote |
| Dubai to Oranjestad Queen Beatrix (AUA) | Air | Confirmed with each quote |
| China to Aruba | Sea or air | Confirmed with each quote |
Transit depends on the transhipment port and the sailing or flight schedule, so we confirm it with each quote.
Vehicles
Shipping a car from Dubai to Aruba
Aruba drives on the right, which suits left-hand-drive UAE cars. The import rules are the main check.
Aruba vehicle rules
- Left-hand-drive vehicles
- Duty and taxes on the vehicle value
- Vehicles must pass inspection
- Registration after clearance
How we ship it
- In a container: up to 6 cars in a 40ft
- RoRo where a sailing suits
- By air when the car is needed quickly
- Our partner office clears the car and hands over the release papers
Aruba drives on the right, so UAE cars are the right type. Send us the details and we will check the current duty.
Customs and documents
Aruba customs and paperwork
Aruba Customs clears imports into Aruba. Duty depends on the HS code of the goods, and turnover tax (BBO/BAVP) is charged on top of duty.
Duties and taxes
- Import duty by HS code under the Aruba tariff
- Turnover tax (BBO/BAVP) is charged on top of duty
- Customs value usually includes freight and insurance (CIF)
- Port, handling and broker charges on arrival
Documents we need
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Importer's tax ID
- Importer's tax number
Check before you buy
- Some goods need permits
- Food and medicines need approval
- Declared values are checked
- Vehicle inspection before registration
What we ship
What our clients ship to Aruba
Our clients in Aruba are importers, contractors, dealers and families. These are the goods we move most often.
- Cars and SUVs
- Spare parts
- Machinery
- Electronics
- Building materials
- Furniture
- Generators
- Household goods
How it works
Shipping to Aruba step by step
One team from quote to delivery, and one person to call.
- 01
Tell us the cargo
Send the goods, the pickup point in the UAE and the delivery town in Aruba. Photos or a packing list help.
- 02
Quote and routing
We suggest sea or air and the best gateway, and quote the Dubai side and the arrival side separately.
- 03
Paperwork first
We confirm the importer's tax ID and any permits or vehicle rules before anything is loaded.
- 04
Pickup and loading
We collect in the UAE, load at our Jebel Ali facility and send you photos of the cargo as it is loaded.
- 05
Transit updates
You get the Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, then updates from departure to arrival.
- 06
Clearance and delivery
Our network partner office in Aruba clears the cargo and delivers it.
Caribbean
More destinations in the Americas
We ship from Dubai and China to South and Central America and the Caribbean.
FAQ
Shipping from Dubai to Aruba: common questions
How long does shipping from Dubai to Aruba take?
It depends on the sailing and the transhipment port. Sea freight to Barcadera takes several weeks, and air cargo to Oranjestad Queen Beatrix (AUA) takes a few days. We confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Do you have an office in Aruba?
We work with a network partner office in Aruba that clears and delivers our clients' cargo. Our Dubai team manages the booking and keeps you updated.
Which port do you use for Aruba?
Barcadera, the main port of Aruba. Cargo usually arrives on a feeder or mainline service after a transhipment.
Can I ship a car from Dubai to Aruba?
Aruba drives on the right, so UAE cars are the right type. Send us the details and we will check the current duty.
Is there a minimum for air freight?
Yes, 45 kg chargeable weight. We are a freight forwarder, not a courier, so we do not move documents or small parcels. Chargeable weight is the actual weight or the volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
Do you ship to Aruba from China?
Yes. We ship from Chinese ports and airports to Aruba as well as from Dubai.
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- 40+ years of shipping experience
- Sea, air, RoRo and heavy machinery freight
- Real answers on WhatsApp, not just a form
Call +971 4 344 6289 or +971 50 646 3985, or email enquiries@megaspeedcargo.com.