Reaching the World's Growth Markets

The Middle East and Africa represent two of the world's fastest-growing trade corridors. From the UAE's world-class logistics hub at Jebel Ali to South Africa's gateway port of Durban, MyExpressFreight provides reliable ocean freight services connecting US businesses to these dynamic and expanding markets.

We work with all major ocean carriers on US-Middle East and US-Africa trade lanes, and our local agent network provides on-the-ground expertise for customs clearance, inland delivery, and project cargo logistics across the region.

  • FCL and LCL on all US-Middle East and US-Africa lanes
  • Project cargo, heavy lift, and breakbulk freight
  • Door-to-port, port-to-door, and door-to-door service
  • Flat rack and open-top containers for oversized cargo
  • Real-time vessel and container tracking
  • US export customs and destination customs coordination
  • Cargo insurance and specialized risk coverage
  • Letters of credit and trade finance document support
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Trade Lanes & Transit Times

We serve the Middle East and Africa from multiple US gateway ports with competitive transit times and carrier options.

  • New York → Jebel Ali (UAE): 22–27 days
  • New York → Dammam (Saudi Arabia): 24–30 days
  • New York → Alexandria (Egypt): 18–23 days
  • Houston → Jebel Ali (UAE): 20–25 days
  • New York → Durban (South Africa): 28–35 days
  • New York → Lagos (Nigeria): 20–26 days
  • New York → Mombasa (Kenya): 28–35 days
  • Los Angeles → Jebel Ali (UAE): 18–24 days

Transit times are estimates. Contact us for current schedules and rates.

Countries We Serve

MyExpressFreight maintains active routes and local agent partnerships across the entire Middle East and African continent.

United Arab Emirates

Jebel Ali is the Middle East's largest and most connected port. Dubai's world-class free zones and logistics infrastructure make it the ideal gateway for the entire Gulf region and beyond.

Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah Port and Dammam serve Saudi Arabia's booming construction, energy, and consumer markets. Vision 2030 infrastructure projects driving strong demand for project cargo expertise.

Egypt

Alexandria and Port Said sit at the crossroads of global trade, adjacent to the Suez Canal. Key gateway for North Africa with strong connections to the broader African continent.

South Africa

Durban is Sub-Saharan Africa's busiest port. Cape Town and Port Elizabeth serve the region's mining, automotive, agricultural, and consumer goods sectors with direct US-South Africa services.

Nigeria

Lagos (Apapa and Tin Can Island) is West Africa's largest port complex. Consumer goods, construction materials, and industrial equipment handled with local agent expertise in Nigerian customs.

Kenya & East Africa

Mombasa serves Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the broader East African Community. A critical hub for agricultural exports and industrial imports across the region.

Other Gulf States

Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan served via Jebel Ali transshipment and direct services. Full customs coordination for each country's import requirements.

North & West Africa

Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Mozambique served via direct and transshipment services. Emerging market expertise and on-the-ground agent networks.

Customs & Compliance

The Middle East and Africa present unique customs and regulatory environments. Our experienced team and local agent network manage every compliance requirement so your freight clears without delays or unexpected costs.

  • US AES export filing and export license compliance
  • UAE and GCC customs clearance coordination
  • Saudi Saber product certification support
  • Certificate of origin and legalization for Arab countries
  • African customs documentation and import permit support
  • ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) for West African ports
  • Dangerous goods handling per IMDG and local regulations
  • Letters of credit document preparation and review

Project Cargo & Breakbulk

The Middle East and Africa are home to large-scale infrastructure, energy, and construction projects that require specialized cargo handling beyond standard containerized freight.

  • Heavy Lift: Oversized machinery, transformers, turbines, and industrial equipment to Gulf and African ports.
  • Breakbulk: Steel pipes, structural steel, vehicles, and non-containerizable cargo handled at specialized terminals.
  • Flat Rack & Open Top: Out-of-gauge cargo loaded and secured for ocean transit with port-to-site delivery.
  • RORO: Roll-on/roll-off services for vehicles, construction equipment, and self-propelled machinery.
  • Cargo Insurance: Specialized all-risk and project cargo insurance for high-value and oversized shipments.
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