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Shipping from Dubai to Somalia

Full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Somalia, with customs clearance and delivery through our network partner office in Somalia.

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Container ship at the port of Mogadishu, shipping from Dubai to Somalia
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Overview

Shipping from Dubai to Somalia

MegaSpeed Cargo ships full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Somalia, through the port of Mogadishu by sea and Mogadishu (MGQ) by air. We confirm the current sailing and transit time with each quote. Our network partner office in Somalia clears and delivers the cargo.

Dubai is one of Somalia's main sources of goods. Mogadishu handles most of the south, Berbera serves Somaliland and the Ethiopian corridor, and Bosaso the northeast.

Customs is handled at each port, so the rules and charges can differ between Mogadishu, Berbera and Bosaso. We confirm them for your port before loading.

Ports
Mogadishu, Berbera, Bosaso, Kismayo
Airports
Mogadishu (MGQ), Hargeisa (HGA)
In Somalia
Network partner office for clearance and delivery
By sea
Confirmed with each quote
Driving side
Right
Experience
40+ years in the industry

Services

Freight services from Dubai to Somalia

Most cargo to Somalia goes by sea in full containers. Air suits urgent parts and smaller, high-value shipments of 45 kg and up.

Container vessel at sea, sea freight from Dubai to Somalia

Sea Freight

Full containers from Jebel Ali to Mogadishu, Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo, with delivery through our partner office.

  • Options: 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers, plus flat racks and open tops
  • Average transit: confirmed with each quote
Ocean freight services
Air cargo being loaded in Dubai for Somalia

Air Freight

Air cargo from Dubai to Mogadishu (MGQ) and Hargeisa (HGA).

  • Average transit: confirmed with each quote
  • Minimum: 45 kg chargeable weight
Air freight services
Vehicles loaded in a container for Somalia

Vehicle Shipping

Cars, pickups, trucks and motorbikes in containers, or by RoRo where a sailing suits. Check the Somalia import rules first.

  • Capacity: up to 6 cars in a 40ft container
  • Also: RoRo where a sailing runs, or air for urgent units
Automobile shipping services

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 air

Consolidation

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 services

Heavy Machinery

Construction, mining and farm machinery on flat racks, open tops or RoRo to Mogadishu.

Best for: construction, mining and farm equipment

Heavy machinery shipping

Route and transit

How cargo travels from Dubai to Somalia

Containers for Somalia usually change vessel at a transhipment hub. We pick the routing by sailing dates and the delivery address.

  1. Jebel Ali, DubaiExport clearance and loading at our Jebel Ali facility.
  2. Transhipment hubVessel change onto a service for Somalia.
  3. MogadishuDischarge and clearance with the customs authorities at each port.
  4. Your doorDelivery anywhere in Somalia.
RouteModeAverage transit
Jebel Ali to MogadishuSeaConfirmed with each quote
Dubai to Mogadishu (MGQ)AirConfirmed with each quote
China to SomaliaSea or airConfirmed with each quote

Transit depends on the transhipment port and the sailing or flight schedule, so we confirm it with each quote.

Vehicles

Shipping a car from Dubai to Somalia

Somalia drives on the right, which suits left-hand-drive UAE cars. The import rules are the main check.

Somalia vehicle rules

  • Duty is charged at the port of entry
  • The vehicle must have clean UAE export papers
  • Check the rules at your chosen port before you buy
  • Our partner hands over the release papers after clearance

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

Somalia has strong trade links with Dubai and vehicles are a large part of it. Send us the vehicle details and the port and we will check what applies.

Customs and documents

Somalia customs and paperwork

Customs in Somalia is handled at each port of entry, so duty and paperwork can differ between Mogadishu, Berbera and Bosaso.

Duties and taxes

  • Import duty by HS code at the port of entry
  • Port and handling charges on arrival
  • Customs value based on the declared invoice
  • Broker charges at the port

Documents we need

  • Commercial invoice and packing list
  • Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
  • Consignee details and ID

Check before you buy

  • Rules and charges differ by port
  • Some goods need permits
  • Declared values are checked
  • Onward delivery depends on local conditions

What we ship

What our clients ship to Somalia

Our clients in Somalia are traders, contractors, dealers and families. These are the goods we move most often.

  • Cars and pickups
  • Food products
  • Building materials
  • Electronics
  • Generators
  • Spare parts
  • Furniture
  • Household goods

How it works

Shipping to Somalia step by step

One team from quote to delivery, and one person to call.

  1. 01

    Tell us the cargo

    Send the goods, the pickup point in the UAE and the delivery town in Somalia. Photos or a packing list help.

  2. 02

    Quote and routing

    We suggest sea or air and the best gateway, and quote the Dubai side and the arrival side separately.

  3. 03

    Paperwork first

    We confirm the consignee details, any permits and the vehicle rules before anything is loaded.

  4. 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.

  5. 05

    Transit updates

    You get the Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, then updates from departure to arrival.

  6. 06

    Clearance and delivery

    Our network partner office in Somalia 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.

Africa

  • Uganda
  • Kenya
  • Tanzania
  • Rwanda
  • Burundi
  • DR Congo
  • Zambia
  • Malawi
  • Mozambique
  • Angola
  • South Sudan
  • Ethiopia
  • Djibouti
  • Nigeria
  • Ghana
  • Ivory Coast
  • Cameroon
  • Senegal
  • Benin
  • Togo
  • Sierra Leone
  • Gabon
  • Congo
  • South Africa
  • Zimbabwe
  • Namibia
  • Botswana
  • Egypt
  • Algeria
  • Morocco
  • Libya
  • Burkina Faso
  • Guinea

FAQ

Shipping from Dubai to Somalia: common questions

How long does shipping from Dubai to Somalia take?

It depends on the sailing and the routing. Air cargo takes a few days and sea freight several weeks, and we confirm the current transit time to Mogadishu with each quote.

Do you have an office in Somalia?

We work with a network partner office in Somalia that clears and delivers our clients' cargo. Our Dubai team manages the booking and keeps you updated.

Which port do you use for Somalia?

Mainly Mogadishu. We also ship to Mogadishu, Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo when it suits your delivery address.

Can I ship a car from Dubai to Somalia?

Somalia has strong trade links with Dubai and vehicles are a large part of it. Send us the vehicle details and the port and we will check what applies.

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 Somalia from China?

Yes. We ship from Chinese ports and airports to Somalia as well as from Dubai.

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