Sea freight, air freight and car shipping from Dubai to Croatia, with export clearance in Dubai and customs clearance and delivery through our network partner office in Croatia.
Overview
MegaSpeed Cargo ships full containers, cars, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Croatia. Sea freight sails from Jebel Ali to Rijeka and Ploče, while air cargo flies to Zagreb. Our network partner office in Croatia handles customs clearance and delivery.
Importers ship machinery, parts, building materials and consumer goods from the UAE to Croatia, and private buyers ship cars bought in Dubai. We handle both commercial and personal shipments, and we also ship to Croatia from China and India.
Sailing schedules and transit times change with the shipping line and routing, so we confirm them with every quote. Tell us what you are shipping to get started.
Services
Choose by cargo size, value and deadline. Then we recommend the option that fits and quote it with the current routing.
Full container loads from Jebel Ali to Rijeka and Ploče on the Adriatic, usually through a Mediterranean transhipment port.
Air cargo from Dubai to Zagreb Airport, Croatia's main cargo airport.
Cars, SUVs, classics and commercial vehicles shipped from Dubai to Croatia in a container, by RoRo where a service runs, or by air when speed matters.
When a car is needed fast, we fly it from Dubai as air cargo, secured on an aircraft pallet.
Best for: supercars, classics and urgent deliveries
Car shipping by airGoods from several UAE suppliers are collected at our Jebel Ali facility, checked and then shipped as one consignment.
Best for: buyers sourcing from more than one supplier
Consolidation servicesExcavators, generators and oversized equipment travel on flat racks or open tops, or as breakbulk when they are too large for a container.
Best for: construction and industrial equipment
Heavy machinery shippingPorts and routing
Rijeka serves Zagreb and the north, while Ploče serves the south and routes into Bosnia and Herzegovina. Koper in Slovenia is also an option for northern Croatia, so we compare routes for each quote.
| Gateway | Serves | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Rijeka | Zagreb, Istria and northern Croatia | Croatia's main container port |
| Ploče | Dalmatia and the south, plus Bosnia and Herzegovina | Containers and bulk cargo |
| Koper (Slovenia) | Northern Croatia and Zagreb | Alternative Adriatic route by truck or rail |
| Zagreb Airport (ZAG) | Whole country | Main air cargo hub |
From the port, cargo moves to the receiver by rail or truck. Our network partner office arranges delivery to cities such as Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek and Zadar.
Dubai and Croatia
Our Dubai team runs the export side. Our network partner office in Croatia handles the arrival side, so you deal with one company from quote to delivery.
The importer provides the EORI number and pays the duty and VAT. We quote destination charges separately, so you see them before you book.
Car shipping
UAE-market cars are left-hand drive, as in Croatia. What matters is EU type approval, the import taxes and the CVH inspection.
| Container | RoRo (roll-on roll-off) | Air freight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it travels | Secured inside a 20ft or 40ft container | Driven onto a vehicle carrier, then parked on a secure deck | Secured on an aircraft pallet and flown as air cargo |
| Capacity | Up to 6 cars in a 40ft container | One vehicle per booking, any size the vessel accepts | One car per booking, within the aircraft size limits |
| Suits | High-value, classic or modified cars, and also non-running vehicles | Running cars, trucks and machinery on wheels, especially on a budget | Supercars, classics and cars needed urgently |
| Speed and cost | Regular sailings to the main ports at sea freight rates | Depends on current RoRo sailings to the Adriatic; we confirm when you ask | Fastest option, at a higher cost than sea |
GCC-specification cars without an EU CoC need individual approval, which takes longer and costs more. Check that the car can be registered before you buy. If you only want to drive your own car in Europe for a few months, see shipping a car with a carnet.
Customs
Croatia applies EU customs rules through Croatian Customs Administration. Duty follows the common EU tariff, while VAT follows the national rate.
Documents
We check the paperwork with you before booking, so the cargo is not held on arrival.
How it works
Six steps, one point of contact.
First, tell us what you are shipping, where it is now and where it needs to go in Croatia.
We recommend the method and route, then quote the Dubai side and the destination side clearly.
Next, we book the sailing or flight and also confirm the paperwork for both countries.
We collect the cargo in the UAE, then load it at Jebel Ali and clear it for export.
You receive the Bill of Lading or Air Waybill and updates until arrival.
Finally, our network partner office clears the goods through customs in Croatia and arranges delivery.
Cost
Freight rates change with the market, so we quote each shipment on current rates. These are the factors that move the price.
Sea freight is priced per container, while air freight is priced on chargeable weight from a 45 kg minimum.
Port-to-port costs less, because door delivery adds destination handling, clearance and trucking.
Charged by Croatian Customs on the customs value. Also, they are paid separately from freight.
FAQ
It depends on the method, the port and the sailing or flight you book. Air freight takes days, while sea freight takes several weeks, depending on the routing. We confirm the current transit time with each quote.
The price depends on the volume or weight, sea or air, port or door delivery, and current freight rates. Duty and VAT are paid on top of freight. Send us your cargo details for a quote based on this week's rates.
Air cargo starts at 45 kg chargeable weight. We are a freight forwarder, not a courier, so we do not ship documents or small parcels. Chargeable weight is the actual or the volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
We work with a network partner office in Croatia. It handles customs clearance, release and delivery, while our Dubai team manages booking, export clearance and your updates.
By sea we ship mainly to Rijeka and Ploče, and by air to Zagreb. Tell us the delivery city and we will suggest the most practical port.
Yes. Cars travel in a container, by RoRo where a service runs, or by air when speed matters. UAE cars are left-hand drive, but GCC-specification cars often lack EU type approval, so check that the car can be registered in Croatia before you buy.
For a passenger car from outside the EU, import duty is normally 10% and VAT 25%, both on the customs value, with VAT also charged on the duty. A special motor vehicle tax applies at first registration. The customs broker confirms the final amount.
Possibly. Transfer of residence relief can waive duty and VAT if you lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and owned and used the car for at least 6 months before moving. The car cannot be sold or lent for 12 months after import, and customs decides each case.
Yes. Our network partner office clears the shipment and delivers it to your address anywhere in Croatia. Port-to-port shipping is also available if you use your own customs broker.
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Call +971 4 344 6289 or +971 50 646 3985, or email enquiries@megaspeedcargo.com.
