Sea Freight
Full containers from Jebel Ali to Djibouti, for local delivery or transit to Ethiopia.
- Options: 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers, plus flat racks and open tops
- Average transit: 5 to 7 days
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Shipping from Dubai to Djibouti
Containers, vehicles and air cargo from Dubai to Djibouti, one of the shortest sea routes from Jebel Ali to Africa.
Overview
Shipping from Dubai to Djibouti
MegaSpeed Cargo ships full containers, vehicles and air cargo from Dubai to Djibouti. Sea freight from Jebel Ali to Djibouti takes about 5 to 7 days, and air cargo takes 2 to 5 days. Our network partner office in Djibouti clears and delivers it, and we also move transit cargo on to Ethiopia.
Djibouti sits at the entrance to the Red Sea and is the main port for Ethiopia. The short sailing from Jebel Ali makes it one of our fastest sea routes.
Much of the cargo landing in Djibouti is in transit to Ethiopia. For goods staying in Djibouti, our partner office clears them locally.
- Port
- Djibouti
- In Djibouti
- Network partner office for clearance and delivery
- By sea
- About 5 to 7 days
- By air
- 2 to 5 days to Djibouti (JIB)
- Transit
- On to Ethiopia by road or rail
- Driving side
- Right: left-hand-drive vehicles
Services
Freight services from Dubai to Djibouti
Containers and vehicles go by sea. Air suits urgent goods.
Air Freight
Air cargo from Dubai to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport.
- Average transit: 2 to 5 days from Dubai
- Minimum: 45 kg chargeable weight
Vehicle Shipping
Cars, pickups and trucks in containers or by RoRo to Djibouti.
- 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 and port machinery on flat racks or by RoRo to Djibouti.
Best for: construction, mining and farm equipment
Heavy machinery shippingRoute and transit
How cargo travels from Dubai to Djibouti
A short sailing through the Gulf of Aden.
- Jebel Ali, DubaiExport clearance and loading.
- Djibouti portDischarge and customs clearance.
- Your doorDelivery in Djibouti or transit to Ethiopia.
| Route | Mode | Average transit |
|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali to Djibouti | Sea | 5 to 7 days |
| Dubai to Djibouti | Air | 2 to 5 days |
| China, India or Europe to Djibouti | Air | 5 to 7 days |
Transit times are averages from our recent shipments. They change with the sailing, the season and customs, so we confirm them with each quote.
Vehicles
Shipping a car from Dubai to Djibouti
Djibouti drives on the right, so UAE cars are the right type.
Djibouti vehicle rules
- Left-hand-drive vehicles
- Import taxes assessed by Djibouti Customs
- Cars in transit to Ethiopia follow Ethiopian rules
- Registration after clearance
How we ship it
- In a container: up to 6 cars in a 40ft
- RoRo to Djibouti where a sailing suits
- By air for urgent units
- Our partner office clears the car in Djibouti
If the car is going on to Ethiopia, check Ethiopia's vehicle rules first, because they are much stricter.
Customs and documents
Djibouti customs and paperwork
Djibouti Customs clears imports for local use, and transit cargo moves under transit documents to Ethiopia.
Duties and taxes
- Import taxes for goods staying in Djibouti
- Transit documents for cargo going to Ethiopia
- Port and handling charges
- Permits for regulated goods
Documents we need
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Consignee details
- Transit documents where needed
- Vehicles: title, export certificate, ID
Check before you buy
- Final destination of the cargo
- Food and medicines need approval
- Ethiopian rules for transit cargo
- Declared values are checked
What we ship
What our clients ship to Djibouti
Our Djibouti clients are traders, contractors and Ethiopian importers.
- Building materials
- Machinery
- Cars and pickups
- Spare parts
- Electronics
- Foodstuffs
- Furniture
- Household goods
How it works
Shipping to Djibouti 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 Djibouti. 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 whether the cargo stays in Djibouti or goes on to Ethiopia and prepare the right papers.
- 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 clears the cargo in Djibouti and delivers it, or sends it on in transit.
Africa
More African destinations
Africa has been our main market for decades. We also ship from Dubai to these countries.
FAQ
Shipping from Dubai to Djibouti: common questions
How long does shipping from Dubai to Djibouti take?
About 5 to 7 days by sea, and 2 to 5 days by air.
Can you send cargo on from Djibouti to Ethiopia?
Yes. We arrange transit by road or rail from Djibouti to Addis Ababa.
Can I ship a car from Dubai to Djibouti?
Yes, in a container, by RoRo or by air. Djibouti drives on the right.
Do you have an office in Djibouti?
We work with a network partner office in Djibouti for clearance and delivery.
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.
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- 40+ years of shipping experience
- Sea, air, RoRo and heavy machinery freight
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Call +971 4 344 6289 or +971 50 646 3985, or email enquiries@megaspeedcargo.com.