Shipping from Dubai
to Bahrain.

We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to Bahrain every week, by road, by sea and by air. We ship business and personal cargo. Send a few boxes, a pallet, a full container, or a whole house move. Road is often the quickest, because a truck can reach Bahrain in a day or two across the causeway.

Overview

Sea, road and air freight
to Bahrain.

Shipping from Dubai to Bahrain takes about 1 to 3 days by road, 2 to 7 days by sea, and 1 to 3 days by air. Road is popular because the truck crosses the King Fahd Causeway and goes straight to your door. Sea comes into Khalifa Bin Salman Port at Hidd. We move machinery, building materials, furniture, electronics, food and household goods. We deliver everywhere, including Manama, Muharraq, Hidd, Riffa, Isa Town, Sitra, Hamad Town, Salmabad, Tubli, Budaiya and Askar. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, land freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Bahrain route, door to door. Tell us what you are sending, how heavy it is, and where it is going, and we will tell you which way is cheaper.

A wide pencil-style drawing of the Dubai to Bahrain shipping lane: on the left a globe traced with dotted flight paths, an airliner, a container ship loaded with orange containers and the Dubai skyline behind the UAE flag; on the right the outline of Bahrain with its national flag, a landmark, quayside cranes and a second vessel, the two joined by a dotted route across the frame
DubaiJebel Ali · DXBRoad 1–3 days · Sea 2–7 days · Air 1–3 daysBahrainKhalifa Bin Salman Port · BAH

Ports and gateways

Sea ports and airports
we ship to from Dubai.

Every bill of lading carries two ports: where the cargo loads, and where it discharges. We load at Jebel Ali or another UAE port. Bahrain has three sea ports we use and one airport. They suit different cargo and different inland legs, so the loading port and the discharge port are worth choosing separately.

  1. POLPort of loading

    We collect anywhere in the UAE, free zones included, and load at whichever of these eight suits the cargo.

    • Jebel AliAEJEA
    • Port RashidAEPRA
    • Khalifa PortAEKHL
    • Zayed PortAEAUH
    • Port KhalidAESHJ
    • Khor FakkanAEKLF
    • Port of FujairahAEFJR
    • Ajman PortAEAJM
  2. PODPort of discharge

    The right one is whichever leaves the shortest inland leg to your delivery address. On a long lane that leg is a shipment in its own right, so it is planned rather than assumed.

    • Khalifa Bin Salman PortBHKBSSea port · Arabian GulfManama, Muharraq, Riffa, Sitra and all of Bahrain, from Hidd
      How cargo reaches Khalifa Bin Salman Port Shipping from Dubai to Khalifa Bin Salman Port is the standard sea route on this lane. Jebel Ali to Hidd takes 2 to 7 days port to port depending on whether the sailing is direct or the box moves on a feeder. It is the deep-water commercial port and handles containers, general cargo and roll-on roll-off traffic, which makes it the route for vehicles as well as boxes. The Bahrain Logistics Zone sits alongside it, so cargo destined for bonded storage or re-export has almost no inland leg at all. Get a rate for Khalifa Bin Salman Port
    • Mina SalmanBHMINSea port · Arabian GulfManama and general cargo traffic
      How cargo reaches Mina Salman Shipping from Dubai to Mina Salman is the older route into the Manama city port, which now works general and breakbulk cargo rather than the mainline container services that moved to Hidd. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. It is worth asking about for breakbulk and odd-shaped pieces; for standard containers, Khalifa Bin Salman Port has the service frequency. Get a rate for Mina Salman
    • SitraBHSITSea port · Arabian GulfBulk liquids and the industrial east
      How cargo reaches Sitra Shipping from Dubai to Sitra requires a tanker or liquid-cargo vessel matched to the wharf. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Sitra suits petroleum cargo; Khalifa Bin Salman Port is the alternative for standard containers. The quote combines vessel space, liquid handling, terminal services, customs clearance and any onward transport. Get a rate for Sitra
    • Bahrain InternationalBAHAirportThe whole country, from Muharraq island
      How cargo reaches Bahrain International Air freight from Dubai to Bahrain International can fly nonstop to the island's cargo terminal. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Bahrain International suits urgent deliveries; King Fahd Causeway is the road alternative for larger loads. The quote combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and local delivery. Get a rate for Bahrain International
    • King Fahd CausewayLand borderThe Saudi border. Every truck from Dubai crosses here, so it is the road route in
      How cargo reaches King Fahd Causeway Shipping from Dubai to King Fahd Causeway travels through Al Batha and eastern Saudi Arabia by truck. Border queues and checks vary, so we confirm delivery days when we quote. The causeway is Bahrain's road entry; Khalifa Bin Salman Port is the sea alternative. The total combines truck space, Saudi transit paperwork, border handling, customs clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for King Fahd Causeway

Before you ship

Import rules
for Bahrain.

Bahrain keeps things simple, but two details matter and we handle both. First, the person receiving the goods needs to be registered to import, and their details have to match the shipping papers exactly. Second, some products need approval from the relevant ministry before the goods arrive, not after. That covers things like food, medicines, cosmetics and telecoms equipment. Most general cargo needs nothing extra. Tell us what you are sending and who is receiving it, and we will check both and tell you what applies before you book.

A Navo Shipping coordinator with a clipboard: certify, label and clear, settled before a shipment loads

Documentation

Documents you need
for Bahrain.

These 7 cover most shipments to Bahrain. The exact list depends on the commodity and its HS code, so send us both and we confirm what applies before the cargo is booked.

  • 01Invoice showing what you paid for the goods
  • 02Packing list showing what is inside
  • 03Certificate of origin showing where the goods were made
  • 04Bill of lading, air waybill or road manifest
  • 05Dubai export paper, which we do for you
  • 06Ministry approval, if your product needs one
  • 07The Bahraini buyer commercial registration number

Get the paperwork right in Dubai and clearance at destination is routine. Fixing a document after arrival is slow, and storage accrues the whole time it takes.

A Navo Shipping coordinator pointing to the export paperwork: commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin

How it works

Dubai to Bahrain
shipping, step by step.

Send the cargo details: what it is, where it is going, rough weight and dimensions. We come back with the routes that suit it, sea against road against air, and a written rate with a validity date on it. You pick one, we book it, and one coordinator stays with the shipment until it is delivered in Bahrain.

  1. 01

    Send the details

    Tell us what you are sending, how heavy it is, how big it is, and where in Bahrain it goes.

  2. 02

    Get a price

    We send you a price in writing, with road, sea and air compared so you can choose.

  3. 03

    We book and clear

    We collect the goods, get any approvals your product needs, and handle the paperwork.

  4. 04

    We deliver

    We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.

Questions

Cargo to Bahrain
questions, answered.

The 15 we are asked most on the Dubai to Bahrain route. If yours is not here, send it with the commodity and we will answer it directly.

Do you offer movers and packers for a house move from Dubai to Bahrain?

Yes. Our movers and packers do the packing, wrapping and listing in Dubai, then we ship your furniture and household goods in a full container, or share one if you have less to send. The item by item list matters, because customs clear personal effects against it. Fuel, gas cylinders, paint, aerosols and loose batteries cannot travel, and we give you the full list before packing day.

How long does shipping from Dubai to Bahrain take?

About 1 to 3 days by road, 2 to 7 days by sea, and 1 to 3 days by air. Road is usually quickest because the truck crosses the causeway and delivers straight to your door. We give you a date in writing when we quote.

How much does shipping from Dubai to Bahrain cost?

It depends on what you send, how big it is, and where in Bahrain it is going. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight to Bahrain is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. Air freight to Bahrain is priced on weight or size, whichever is greater. Send us the details and we send you a price in writing, usually the same day.

Is road or sea better for Bahrain?

Road for most things. It is quick and it goes to the door. Sea into Khalifa Bin Salman Port is better for heavy or bulky loads, and for cars, because that port handles vehicles well.

Which areas of Bahrain do you deliver to?

All of them. Manama, Muharraq, Hidd, Riffa, Isa Town, Sitra, Hamad Town, Salmabad, Tubli, Budaiya, Zallaq and Askar, plus the Bahrain Logistics Zone and the Investment Park. Just give us the address.

Which Bahraini ports do you ship to?

Khalifa Bin Salman Port at Hidd is the main one and it handles containers, general cargo and vehicles. The Bahrain Logistics Zone sits right beside it, which is useful if your goods are for storage or re-export.

Do you deliver door to door?

Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Bahrain door to door. We collect the goods in Dubai, move them, clear customs, and bring them to your address. You deal with one company for the whole journey.

Can I send a small shipment, or do I need a full container?

You can send as little as one box or one pallet. We put small shipments from different customers into one shared container. This is called LCL, or less than container load. Your goods load at Jebel Ali and come into Khalifa Bin Salman Port. When you have more goods, you move up to your own full container, which is called FCL. We will tell you which one is cheaper.

Can you ship a car from Dubai to Bahrain?

Yes, by road or by sea. Khalifa Bin Salman Port handles vehicles well, so sea is a good option. Send us the make, model and chassis number and we will confirm the paperwork and price.

Does my product need ministry approval?

Some do. Food, medicines, cosmetics and telecoms equipment usually need approval before the goods arrive. Most general cargo does not. Tell us the product and we will check and arrange it if needed.

Do you handle customs clearance in Bahrain?

Yes, at both ends. We handle customs clearance in Dubai and customs clearance in Bahrain. You do not need to find your own clearing agent.

Can you collect the goods from my supplier in Dubai?

Yes. We collect anywhere in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. We can also hold your goods in warehousing and storage in Dubai until you are ready to ship. That helps when you are buying from several suppliers and want everything to travel to Khalifa Bin Salman Port in one container.

Can you deliver to the Bahrain Logistics Zone?

Yes. It sits next to the port, so cargo going there has almost no road leg. It is a good option if you are storing goods or sending them on somewhere else afterwards.

Can you ship machinery and building materials to Bahrain?

Yes. Heavy and oversized items go on flatbed trucks or in open top containers. Send us the size and weight and we will work out the best way.

Can you move my household goods to Bahrain?

Yes. We move full house moves and part loads. We pack, collect, move and deliver, and we handle the customs side.

Ready to ship from Dubai
to Bahrain?

Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Bahrain checks before you ship, then the routing options, then a written rate with a validity date on it.

  • Written rates
  • One coordinator
  • Customs handled in house
  • UAE-wide collection
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