Sea Freight
Full containers from Jebel Ali to Manila, 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 Philippines
Full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to the Philippines, cleared and delivered by our network partner office in the Philippines.
Overview
Shipping from Dubai to the Philippines
MegaSpeed Cargo ships full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to the Philippines. Containers sail from Jebel Ali to Manila, usually after a transhipment, and air cargo flies to Manila or Cebu. Our network partner office in the Philippines handles customs clearance and delivery, and we confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Manila's international container terminal handles most imports, with Batangas, Cebu and Subic for other regions. Most services tranship in Singapore or Hong Kong.
Many of our Philippines shipments are household goods and personal effects for families moving home after working in the UAE. We ship them in containers, not as small boxes, because we are a freight forwarder, not a courier. Send us the details for a quote on current sailings.
- Ports
- Manila, Batangas, Cebu, Subic
- Airports
- Manila (MNL), Cebu (CEB)
- In Philippines
- 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 Philippines
Most cargo to the Philippines 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 Manila.
- 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 Philippines 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 Manila.
Best for: construction, mining and farm equipment
Heavy machinery shippingRoute and transit
How cargo travels from Dubai to Philippines
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.
- Jebel Ali, DubaiExport clearance and loading at our Jebel Ali facility.
- At seaDirect service or a transhipment on the way, depending on the sailing.
- ManilaDischarge and customs clearance in the Philippines.
- Your doorDelivery anywhere in the Philippines.
| Route | Mode | Average transit |
|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali to Manila | Sea | Confirmed with each quote |
| Dubai to Manila | 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 Philippines
The Philippines drives on the right, but used car imports are generally banned, with narrow exceptions.
Philippines vehicle rules
- Used car imports are generally banned
- Narrow exceptions, for example some returning residents
- Duty, excise and VAT on the value
- Registration with the Land Transportation Office
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
Send us the car details and your residency status before you buy. Most used cars from the UAE cannot be imported into the Philippines.
Customs and documents
Philippines customs and paperwork
The Bureau of Customs clears imports. Duty depends on the HS code, and VAT is charged on top.
Duties and taxes
- Customs duty by HS code
- VAT at 12% on the customs value plus duty
- Returning residents may bring household goods with relief
- Port, handling and broker charges on arrival
Documents we need
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Importer's registration with the Bureau of Customs
- Passport and proof of return for household goods
Check before you buy
- Used cars are generally banned
- Some goods need import clearance from agencies
- Food needs FDA approval
- Declared values are checked
What we ship
What our clients ship to Philippines
Our clients in the Philippines are importers, contractors, dealers and families. These are the goods we move most often.
- Household goods
- Personal effects
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Machinery
- Spare parts
- Building materials
- Re-export goods
How it works
Shipping to Philippines 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 Philippines. 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 the Philippines clears the cargo and delivers it.
FAQ
Shipping from Dubai to Philippines: common questions
How long does shipping from Dubai to Philippines take?
It depends on the routing and the sailing. Sea freight to Manila 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 the Philippines?
We work with a network partner office in the Philippines that clears and delivers our clients' cargo. Our Dubai team manages the booking, export clearance and your updates.
Can I ship my household goods home to the Philippines?
Yes. We ship household goods and personal effects in containers for families moving home. Returning residents may qualify for relief from duty, which customs decides.
Do you ship balikbayan boxes?
No. We are a freight forwarder, not a courier, so we ship full containers and air cargo from 45 kg, not single boxes.
Can I ship a car from Dubai to the Philippines?
Usually not. The Philippines generally bans used car imports, with narrow exceptions. 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.
Get a Free Quote
Request a shipping quote from Dubai
Leave your name, a WhatsApp number or email, and a short note on what you need. Our team will come back to you with a tailored quote.
- 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.