Sea Freight
Full containers from Jebel Ali to Bandar Abbas, 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 Iran
Full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Iran, screened against current sanctions and export rules, cleared and delivered by our network partner office in Iran.
Overview
Shipping from Dubai to Iran
MegaSpeed Cargo ships full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Iran. Containers make the short crossing from Jebel Ali to Bandar Abbas, and air cargo flies to Tehran when a service is available. Our network partner office in Iran handles customs clearance and delivery, and we confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Bandar Abbas is only a short sailing from Dubai and is Iran's main container port. Bushehr serves the north of the Gulf.
Sanctions limit what can be shipped to Iran, who can receive it and how it is paid for.
We screen the goods, the buyer and the end user against current sanctions and export control rules before booking, and we decline cargo we cannot legally move.
- Ports
- Bandar Abbas (Shahid Rajaee), Bushehr
- Airports
- Tehran (IKA)
- In Iran
- 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 Iran
Most cargo to Iran 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 Tehran.
- 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 Iran 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 and industrial machinery on flat racks, open tops or RoRo to Bandar Abbas.
Best for: construction, mining and farm equipment
Heavy machinery shippingRoute and transit
How cargo travels from Dubai to Iran
Containers leave Jebel Ali on a direct service or change vessel at a hub on the way. We pick the routing by sailing dates and the delivery address.
- ScreeningGoods, buyer and end user checked against current sanctions and export rules.
- Jebel Ali, DubaiExport clearance and loading at our Jebel Ali facility.
- At seaDirect service or a transhipment on the way, depending on the sailing.
- Bandar AbbasDischarge and customs clearance in Iran.
| Route | Mode | Average transit |
|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali to Bandar Abbas | Sea | Confirmed with each quote |
| Dubai to Tehran | Air | Confirmed with each quote |
| China to Iran | Sea or air | Confirmed with each quote |
Transit depends on the routing, the border or the sailing and flight schedule, so we confirm it with each quote.
Vehicles
Shipping a car from Dubai to Iran
Iran restricts vehicle imports, and vehicles fall under sanctions screening, so most car shipments to Iran are not possible.
Iran vehicle rules
- Vehicle imports are heavily restricted
- Sanctions screening applies to every vehicle
- Rules change often
- Ask before you buy
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
We cannot ship most vehicles to Iran. Send us the details and we will tell you whether anything is possible.
Customs and documents
Iran customs and paperwork
The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration clears imports. Duty depends on the HS code, and many goods need registration or permits.
Duties and taxes
- Customs duty by HS code
- VAT and fees on top of duty
- Order registration before shipping for most goods
- Port, handling and broker charges on arrival
Documents we need
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Order registration documents
- Consignee and end-user details for screening
- Certificate of origin
Check before you buy
- All shipments are screened against sanctions rules
- Many goods are banned or need permits
- Payment routes must be agreed before booking
- Dual-use goods cannot be shipped
What we ship
What our clients ship to Iran
Our clients in Iran are importers, contractors, dealers and families. These are the goods we move most often.
- Spare parts
- Household goods
- Personal effects
- Building materials
- Food products
- Textiles
- Furniture
- Consumer goods
How it works
Shipping to Iran 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 Iran. 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 check the importer's details, any permits and the 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 Iran clears the cargo and delivers it.
FAQ
Shipping from Dubai to Iran: common questions
How long does shipping from Dubai to Iran take?
It depends on the routing and the sailing. Sea freight to Bandar Abbas takes from several days to a few weeks, and air cargo takes a few days. We confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Do you have an office in Iran?
We work with a network partner office in Iran that clears and delivers our clients' cargo. Our Dubai team manages the booking, export clearance and your updates.
Can you ship anything to Iran?
No. We screen every Iran shipment against current sanctions and export control rules, and many goods, buyers and end users cannot be served. Send us the details first.
Which port do you use for Iran?
Mainly Bandar Abbas, a short sailing from Jebel Ali, with Bushehr for some cargo.
Can I ship a car from Dubai to Iran?
In most cases, no. Iran restricts vehicle imports and vehicles fall under sanctions screening. Ask us 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 Iran from China?
Yes. We ship from Chinese ports and airports to Iran as well as from Dubai.
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- 40+ years of shipping experience
- Sea, air, RoRo and heavy machinery freight
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