Sea Freight
Full containers from Jebel Ali to Nassau and Freeport, 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 Bahamas
Full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to the Bahamas, with customs clearance and delivery by our network partner office in the Bahamas.
Overview
Shipping from Dubai to the Bahamas
MegaSpeed Cargo ships full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to the Bahamas. Sea freight leaves Jebel Ali for Nassau, usually with a transhipment on the way, and air cargo flies to Nassau (NAS). Our network partner office in the Bahamas clears and delivers it, and we confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Freeport on Grand Bahama is a major transhipment hub, and Nassau handles most cargo for New Providence.
Most consumer goods arrive by feeder vessel, and we confirm the routing with each quote.
- Ports
- Nassau, Freeport
- Airports
- Nassau (NAS)
- In Bahamas
- Network partner office for clearance and delivery
- Transit
- Confirmed with each quote
- Driving side
- Left
- Experience
- 40+ years in the industry
Services
Freight services from Dubai to Bahamas
Most cargo to the Bahamas 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 Nassau (NAS).
- 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 Bahamas 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 Nassau.
Best for: construction, mining and farm equipment
Heavy machinery shippingRoute and transit
How cargo travels from Dubai to Bahamas
There is no direct liner service from the Gulf to the Bahamas, 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.
- NassauDischarge and clearance with Bahamas Customs.
- Your doorDelivery anywhere in the Bahamas.
| Route | Mode | Average transit |
|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali to Nassau | Sea | Confirmed with each quote |
| Dubai to Nassau (NAS) | Air | Confirmed with each quote |
| China to Bahamas | 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 Bahamas
Bahamas drives on the left, while most UAE cars are left-hand drive, so check the rules before you buy.
Bahamas vehicle rules
- The Bahamas drives on the left
- Duty on vehicles depends on value and type
- VAT on the duty-paid value
- 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
The Bahamas drives on the left. Send us the vehicle details and we will check the current duty before you buy.
Customs and documents
Bahamas customs and paperwork
Bahamas Customs clears imports into the Bahamas. Duty depends on the HS code of the goods, and VAT at 10% is charged on top of duty.
Duties and taxes
- Import duty by HS code under the Bahamas tariff
- VAT at 10% 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 TIN
Check before you buy
- High duties on many goods
- Some goods need permits
- Food and medicines need approval
- Declared values are checked
What we ship
What our clients ship to Bahamas
Our clients in the Bahamas 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 Bahamas 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 Bahamas. 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 the Bahamas 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 Bahamas: common questions
How long does shipping from Dubai to Bahamas take?
It depends on the sailing and the transhipment port. Sea freight to Nassau takes several weeks, and air cargo to Nassau (NAS) takes a few days. We confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Do you have an office in the Bahamas?
We work with a network partner office in the Bahamas that clears and delivers our clients' cargo. Our Dubai team manages the booking and keeps you updated.
Which port do you use for Bahamas?
Mainly Nassau. We also ship to Nassau and Freeport when it suits your delivery address.
Can I ship a car from Dubai to Bahamas?
The Bahamas drives on the left. Send us the vehicle details and we will check the current duty before you buy.
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 Bahamas from China?
Yes. We ship from Chinese ports and airports to the Bahamas 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.