How to Ship From Kuwait to Dubai – Step-by-Step Logistics Guide
Whether you're a business owner or importer, shipping from Kuwait to Dubai can be smooth and efficient if handled correctly. This guide outlines the full process — from documentation to delivery — and explains how TTL makes it easy with daily departures, customs expertise, and reliable transport solutions.
Step-by-Step Shipping Process
- Request a Quote: TTL provides customized quotes based on your cargo type, volume, and urgency.
- Pickup from Kuwait: We collect from any location — warehouse, port, or supplier (Shuwaikh, Al-Rai, Ahmadi, etc.).
- Export Clearance: TTL handles customs export declarations with Kuwait Customs.
- Transit to UAE: Cargo moves via Nuwaiseeb → Saudi Arabia → Ghuwaifat → Dubai.
- Import into Dubai: TTL manages full customs clearance at the UAE border.
- Final Delivery: Cargo is delivered to your warehouse, showroom, or end client with signed POD.
Required Shipping Documents
- Commercial Invoice (with HS Codes)
- Packing List (with item weight and dimensions)
- Certificate of Origin (if needed)
- Import Permit (for restricted goods)
- TTL Power of Attorney (if using our IOR service)
Truck Options for Kuwait–Dubai Route
- 13.6m flatbed trailer (general cargo, pallets)
- 15m trailers (for oversized goods)
- Box trucks (for sensitive or high-value shipments)
- Reefer trucks (for temperature-controlled goods)
- LTL (Less-than-Truckload) for cost-saving partial loads
Transit Time
- Normal transit: 2–3 business days
- Express option: 24–48 hours (upon request)
- Route: Kuwait → Nuwaiseeb → Saudi Arabia → Ghuwaifat → Dubai
Common Cargo Shipped Between Kuwait and Dubai
- Retail & E-commerce goods
- Machinery & equipment
- Consumer electronics & appliances
- Pharmaceuticals (with temperature control)
- Industrial spare parts & tools
TTL’s Role in Your Kuwait–Dubai Shipment
- Customs Expertise: We manage both export and import procedures without delays.
- Live Tracking: Real-time updates on shipment movement.
- Border Coordination: Smooth passage through Nuwaiseeb & Ghuwaifat checkpoints.
- Flexible Scheduling: Daily departures for urgent or routine deliveries.
- Single Point of Contact: TTL handles end-to-end coordination with no hassle.
FAQs – Shipping from Kuwait to Dubai
Can I ship small cargo?
Yes. TTL offers LTL options for smaller loads with consolidated delivery to Dubai.
Is customs clearance included?
Yes. TTL handles both Kuwait export and UAE import clearance as part of the service.
Can TTL act as Importer of Record (IOR) in Dubai?
Yes. We offer IOR/DDP services for clients with no local license in the UAE.
Conclusion
Shipping from Kuwait to Dubai is easy and cost-effective with TTL. From documentation to delivery, we handle the entire logistics chain. Whether you're shipping a single pallet or a full truckload, contact TTL today to request your customized shipping plan.
Get in touch with TTL today to receive a tailored quote for your UAE to Kuwait LTL shipment
Our team will assess your cargo type, urgency, and final destination to build the most efficient, cost-effective solution.
