FCL and LCL container shipping to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and all major Middle East and African markets. Project cargo, breakbulk, and containerized freight solutions.
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.
We serve the Middle East and Africa from multiple US gateway ports with competitive transit times and carrier options.
Transit times are estimates. Contact us for current schedules and rates.
MyExpressFreight maintains active routes and local agent partnerships across the entire Middle East and African continent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mombasa serves Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the broader East African Community. A critical hub for agricultural exports and industrial imports across the region.
Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan served via Jebel Ali transshipment and direct services. Full customs coordination for each country's import requirements.
Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Mozambique served via direct and transshipment services. Emerging market expertise and on-the-ground agent networks.
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.
The Middle East and Africa are home to large-scale infrastructure, energy, and construction projects that require specialized cargo handling beyond standard containerized freight.
"We ship US-made construction equipment to Saudi Arabia for infrastructure projects. MyExpressFreight handles the Saber certification, Arabic documentation, and Dammam port delivery without a hitch."
"Jebel Ali is our regional distribution hub for the GCC. MyExpressFreight's UAE agent network and customs expertise have cut our clearance times in half. Excellent partnership."
"Shipping to Nigeria requires patience and local knowledge. MyExpressFreight's team knows the Apapa port process inside and out. Our cargo clears faster now than it ever did with our previous forwarder."
"We moved a large transformer to South Africa via breakbulk. The heavy lift coordination, documentation, and Durban port handling were all flawless. MyExpressFreight made a complex move look easy."
"East African trade requires an ECTN and careful coordination with Mombasa port agents. MyExpressFreight handles all of it and keeps our Uganda-bound shipments moving on schedule."
"Certificate of origin legalization for Egypt and Arabic translations used to slow us down for weeks. MyExpressFreight's MEA team resolves it all upfront. Alexandria clearances are now seamless."
Get competitive rates for any MEA destination — containerized, project cargo, or breakbulk.