Cargo Charter Services in the UAE: Air & Sea Chartering

Air charter

Air charters are the fastest way to move large or urgent cargo over long distances. We source aircraft from small turboprops to large freighters capable of carrying outsized pieces.

• Full aircraft charter for large volumes, oversized cargo or time-critical deliveries.
• Part charter, where you share an aircraft with other cargo, for smaller loads on popular routes.
• Onboard courier for very urgent, small items that travel with a person on a passenger flight.
• Specialised aircraft for outsized cargo, livestock or dangerous goods, subject to approvals.

Sea charter

Vessel charters suit heavy, bulky or high-volume cargo, and projects that need a ship at a specific time and port.

• Voyage charter: a vessel is hired for a single voyage between agreed ports.
• Part charter: space on a vessel for a large consignment, without hiring the whole ship.
• Breakbulk and heavy-lift vessels with their own cranes, for ports with limited equipment.
• Coastal and regional vessels for moves within the Gulf, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.

How a charter is arranged

1. Brief. Tell us the cargo details (weights, dimensions, quantities), the origin, destination and the date the cargo must arrive.
2. Market search. We approach aircraft operators or shipowners and compare availability, suitability and price.
3. Proposal. You receive the best options with aircraft or vessel type, schedule and total cost, including handling and fees.
4. Contract. Once you approve, we fix the charter and agree loading times and conditions.
5. Preparation. We arrange landing or port permits, handling, loading equipment, documents and customs.
6. Operation. Our team supervises loading, departure and arrival, and keeps you updated throughout.

When does a charter make sense?

• Cargo is too large or heavy for scheduled flights or container ships.
• A production line or project is at a standstill and every hour counts.
• Large volumes need to move at once, for example a product launch or seasonal peak.
• The destination has no regular service, or capacity on scheduled services is full.
• Relief goods must reach an affected area as quickly as possible.

Charters cost more than scheduled services, so we always compare them with alternatives such as air freight on scheduled flights or splitting the cargo across several sailings, and recommend a charter only when it is the right answer.

What affects the price of a charter

Charter prices are built from several parts. For aircraft, the main factors are aircraft type, flight hours including any empty positioning flights, fuel, landing and parking fees, overflight permits and ground handling. For vessels, the price depends on ship size, voyage length, port costs, loading and discharge time, and the fuel used. Market demand also plays a big role: capacity is tighter and prices higher in peak seasons or during disruptions. Sharing exact cargo details early lets us find the smallest suitable aircraft or vessel, which is often the biggest saving.

Why choose Global Logistic Group for cargo charters

• Independent advice: we are not tied to one operator, so we look for the best fit for your cargo.
• Fast response for urgent requests. [PLACEHOLDER: availability, e.g. 24/7 charter desk]
• Full-service coordination, including permits, handling, customs and onward delivery.
• Experience with complex cargo, linked to our project cargo and dangerous goods teams.
• Transparent pricing that shows every cost before you commit.

Industries we charter for

• Oil, gas and energy projects
• Automotive and aerospace (AOG parts and production-critical supplies)
• Construction and heavy industry
• Humanitarian aid and government logistics
• Events, motorsport and live entertainment
• Retail and e-commerce peak season capacity