Personal Effects Shipping from the UAE

What we can ship for you

• Boxes and suitcases of clothes, books, toys and kitchenware
• Household goods such as small furniture, appliances and electronics
• Excess baggage sent unaccompanied ahead of or after your flight
• Student shipments to universities and accommodation abroad
• Sports equipment and hobby items, such as bicycles and golf clubs
• Artwork and keepsakes, crated for extra protection

Sea or air: your options

Sea shipping (LCL)

For larger volumes, your belongings share a container with other shipments and you pay for the cubic metres you use. It is the most economical choice and suits moves where you can wait a few weeks for your things to arrive.

Air shipping

For smaller volumes or items you need quickly, air shipping delivers in days. It costs more per kilo, so it is best for a few boxes of essentials.

For a full household, a dedicated container through our packing, shifting and removals service is often the better solution.

What's included

• Collection from your home anywhere in the UAE
• Packing materials or professional packing on request
• An itemised packing list for customs
• Export documentation and customs clearance in the UAE
• Sea or air transport to the destination
• Destination clearance and delivery through partner agents, where available
• Transit insurance on request [PLACEHOLDER: insurance details]

How personal effects shipping works

1. Tell us what you are sending: the number of boxes or approximate volume, and the delivery address.
2. Get your quote for sea and air, including what is covered at destination.
3. Pack and list. Pack your items, or let our team do it, and prepare a simple list of contents.
4. Collection. We collect from your home and check the packing and labels.
5. Documents and departure. We prepare the paperwork, clear export customs and ship your goods.
6. Arrival and delivery. Your belongings are cleared at destination and delivered to your door or ready for collection.

Customs rules for personal effects

Every country has its own rules for importing used personal belongings. Many allow returning residents to bring personal effects duty-free, provided the goods are used, are clearly for personal use and arrive within a set time of the owner. Most require a copy of the passport, a detailed packing list and sometimes proof of residence. New items, alcohol, medicines, food and electronics may be restricted or taxed. We explain the main requirements for your destination before you pack.

Why choose Global Logistic Group

• Personal service for private customers, with simple explanations and no jargon.
• Cost-effective options compared with airline excess baggage.
• Careful handling and secure packing for fragile and sentimental items.
• Help with paperwork at both ends of the journey.
• Destinations worldwide through our partner agents. [PLACEHOLDER: most popular destinations you serve]

How to estimate the volume of your shipment

Sea shipping is priced by volume, so a rough estimate helps you compare options. A standard medium moving box is about 0.1 cubic metres, so ten medium boxes make roughly one cubic metre. A large suitcase is similar to one medium box. A single bed with mattress, a small sofa or a fridge each take up about one cubic metre or more. If you are unsure, send us a list or a few photos and we will estimate the volume for you, then confirm the final figure when we collect.

Packing tips

• Use strong double-walled boxes and do not overfill them; aim for boxes you can lift easily.
• Put heavy items at the bottom and fill gaps with clothing or paper.
• Write your name and destination on at least two sides of each box.
• Keep valuables, documents and medication in your hand luggage.
• Do not pack batteries, aerosols, perfumes or liquids without checking with us first.