Sea freight, air freight and car shipping from Dubai to Ireland through Dublin and Cork, with customs clearance and delivery by our network partner office in Ireland.
Overview
MegaSpeed Cargo ships full containers, cars, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Ireland. Sea freight leaves Jebel Ali and reaches Dublin or Cork after a transhipment in a European hub, and air cargo flies to Dublin. Our network partner office in Ireland handles customs clearance and delivery.
Few deep-sea ships call in Ireland directly, so most containers change vessel in Rotterdam, Antwerp or a UK port and arrive on a feeder. Since Brexit we avoid routing through Britain where it would add a second customs border.
Many of our Irish clients are people moving home from the UAE with household goods and a car. Send us the details for a quote that includes the VRT information you will need.
Services
Choose by cargo size, value and deadline. Then we recommend the option that fits and quote it with the current routing.
Full containers from Jebel Ali to Dublin or Cork, transhipped in a European hub.
Air cargo from Dubai to Dublin Airport, with direct flights from the UAE.
Cars, SUVs, classics and commercial vehicles shipped from Dubai to Ireland 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
Dublin handles most container traffic; Cork serves Munster and the south. We route via mainland Europe to keep the shipment inside EU customs.
| Gateway | Serves | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Dublin, Leinster and the north-west | Containers and RoRo |
| Cork | Munster and the south | Containers |
| Rotterdam or Antwerp | Transhipment hub | Feeder to Ireland |
| Dublin Airport (DUB) | All of Ireland | Main air cargo airport |
From the port, cargo goes by truck to the receiver. Our network partner office arranges delivery to Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and elsewhere in the Republic.
Dubai and Ireland
Our Dubai team runs the export side. Our network partner office in Ireland 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
Ireland drives on the left, while UAE cars are left-hand drive. They can be registered, but they are harder to drive and to sell. The main cost is Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT).
| 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 | Usually via a European port and a ferry; we confirm the routing when you ask | Fastest option, at a higher cost than sea |
Left-hand-drive cars lose value in Ireland, and VRT can be high on large engines. Check the numbers before you ship. For a short visit only, see shipping a car with a carnet.
Customs
Ireland applies EU customs rules through the Revenue Commissioners. Duty follows the common EU tariff; VAT and VRT follow Irish rates.
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 Ireland.
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 Ireland 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 Irish Revenue 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 Ireland. It handles customs clearance, release and delivery, while our Dubai team manages booking, export clearance and your updates.
Dublin and Cork, usually after a transhipment in Rotterdam or Antwerp. Air cargo flies to Dublin.
Yes, by container, RoRo via a European port, or by air. Ireland drives on the left and UAE cars are left-hand drive, which is legal but less practical, and Vehicle Registration Tax applies.
For a passenger car from outside the EU, import duty is normally 10% and VAT 23%. Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) is also due, based on the car's market value and CO2.
Possibly. Transfer of residence relief can cover duty, VAT and VRT if you lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and owned and used the car for at least 6 months before moving. Revenue decides each case.
Yes. Our network partner office clears the shipment and delivers it to your address anywhere in Ireland. Port-to-port shipping is also available if you use your own customs broker.
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