Sea Freight
Full containers from Jebel Ali to Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, with delivery through our partner office.
- Options: 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers, plus flat racks and open tops
- Average transit: 20 to 25 days to Nouakchott
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Shipping from Dubai to Mauritania
Full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Mauritania, with customs clearance and delivery through our network partner office in Mauritania.
Overview
Shipping from Dubai to Mauritania
MegaSpeed Cargo ships full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Mauritania, through the port of Nouakchott by sea and Nouakchott (NKC) by air. Sea cargo reaches Nouakchott in about 20 to 25 days, and air cargo reaches Nouakchott (NKC) in about 2 to 5 days. Our network partner office in Mauritania clears and delivers the cargo.
Nouakchott's deep water port handles most of Mauritania's imports, and Nouadhibou serves the north and the mining industry.
Our Mauritania clients ship cars, building materials, generators and household goods from Dubai, with clearance handled by our partner office in Nouakchott.
- Ports
- Nouakchott, Nouadhibou
- Airports
- Nouakchott (NKC)
- In Mauritania
- Network partner office for clearance and delivery
- By sea
- 20 to 25 days
- Driving side
- Right: left-hand-drive vehicles
- Experience
- 40+ years in the industry
Services
Freight services from Dubai to Mauritania
Most cargo to Mauritania 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 Nouakchott (NKC).
- Average transit: 2 to 5 days from Dubai
- Minimum: 45 kg chargeable weight
Vehicle Shipping
Cars, pickups, trucks and motorbikes in containers, or by RoRo where a sailing suits. Check the Mauritania 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 Nouakchott.
Best for: construction, mining and farm equipment
Heavy machinery shippingRoute and transit
How cargo travels from Dubai to Mauritania
Containers for Mauritania usually change vessel at a transhipment hub. 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 Mauritania.
- NouakchottDischarge and clearance with Mauritanian Customs.
- Your doorDelivery anywhere in Mauritania.
| Route | Mode | Average transit |
|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali to Nouakchott | Sea | 20 to 25 days |
| Dubai to Nouakchott (NKC) | Air | 2 to 5 days |
| China to Mauritania | Sea or air | Confirmed with each quote |
Transit times are averages from our shipments and change with the sailing and the port, so we confirm them with each quote.
Vehicles
Shipping a car from Dubai to Mauritania
Mauritania drives on the right, which suits left-hand-drive UAE cars. The import rules are the main check.
Mauritania vehicle rules
- Left-hand-drive vehicles suit Mauritanian roads
- The vehicle must have clean UAE export papers
- Duty is assessed on the vehicle value
- Check the current rules for older vehicles 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
UAE cars are left-hand drive, which suits Mauritania. Send us the year and chassis number before you buy and we will check the current rules.
Customs and documents
Mauritania customs and paperwork
Mauritanian Customs clears imports into Mauritania. Duty depends on the HS code of the goods.
Duties and taxes
- Import duty by HS code
- VAT and other taxes on most goods
- 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 (NIF)
- Vehicles: export certificate, registration card and owner's ID
Check before you buy
- Some goods need import permits
- Food and medicines need approval
- Declared values are checked
- Older vehicles may face extra checks
What we ship
What our clients ship to Mauritania
Our clients in Mauritania are traders, contractors, dealers and families. These are the goods we move most often.
- Cars and pickups
- Auto spare parts
- Building materials
- Electronics
- Generators
- Furniture
- Machinery
- Household goods
How it works
Shipping to Mauritania 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 Mauritania. 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 consignee 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 Mauritania clears the cargo and delivers it, or you collect.
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 Mauritania: common questions
How long does shipping from Dubai to Mauritania take?
About 20 to 25 days by sea to Nouakchott, and about 2 to 5 days by air to Nouakchott (NKC). We confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Do you have an office in Mauritania?
We work with a network partner office in Mauritania that clears and delivers our clients' cargo. Our Dubai team manages the booking and keeps you updated.
Which port do you use for Mauritania?
Mainly Nouakchott. We also ship to Nouakchott and Nouadhibou when it suits your delivery address.
Can I ship a car from Dubai to Mauritania?
UAE cars are left-hand drive, which suits Mauritania. Send us the year and chassis number before you buy and we will check the current rules.
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 Mauritania from China?
Yes. We ship from Chinese ports and airports to Mauritania 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.