Shipping from Dubai
to Georgia.

We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to Georgia by sea, by road and by air. Georgia is unusual in a useful way: you do not have to clear at the coast, because there are inland customs zones at Tbilisi and other cities. We ship business and personal cargo, and deliver to your address.

Overview

Sea, road and air freight
to Georgia.

Shipping from Dubai to Georgia takes about 14 to 22 days by sea, 8 to 16 days by road and 1 to 4 days by air. A current published schedule puts Jebel Ali to Poti at about 14 days, and Poti is the main container gateway for Tbilisi, Kutaisi and most of the country. Batumi is the alternative Black Sea gateway for Adjara and the west. What makes Georgia different is inland clearance: the Revenue Service runs designated Customs Clearance Zones at Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Telavi and Akhaltsikhe, so cargo can clear near the consignee rather than at the coast. Air cargo flies into Tbilisi International. We deliver everywhere, including Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Gori, Zugdidi, Poti, Kobuleti and Telavi. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, land freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Georgia route, door to door. Tell us what you are sending and where it is going, and we will tell you which way is cheaper.

A wide pencil-style drawing of the Dubai to Georgia shipping lane: on the left the Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa and the UAE flag, on the right the Tbilisi old town with the Caucasus mountains behind and the Georgian flag, joined by a dotted route across a pale world map with a container ship below and an aircraft above
DubaiJebel Ali · DXBSea about 14 days to Poti · Road 8 to 16 days overland · Air 1 to 4 days to TbilisiGeorgiaPort of Poti · TBS

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. Georgia has two 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.

    • Port of PotiGEPTISea port, Black SeaTbilisi, Kutaisi and most Georgian container distribution
      How cargo reaches Port of Poti Shipping from Dubai to Poti is the main way in. A current published schedule puts the Jebel Ali to Poti sailing at about 14 days, which is quick for a Black Sea destination. From here cargo either clears at the port or moves inland to a Customs Clearance Zone closer to the consignee. Sea freight is priced per container on a full load and per cubic metre on a shared one. Get a rate for Port of Poti
    • Port of BatumiGEBUSSea port, Black SeaBatumi, Adjara and western Georgia
      How cargo reaches Port of Batumi Shipping from Dubai to Batumi arrives on a Black Sea feeder relayed through a Mediterranean or Turkish hub, because nothing sails direct from the Gulf. The port handles oil alongside general cargo, and Georgia is a transit route east to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Central Asia. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Poti is the alternative for containers. The quote separates ocean freight, transshipment, the feeder leg, terminal handling, customs, tax and delivery. Get a rate for Port of Batumi
    • Tbilisi Customs Clearance ZoneDry portTbilisi and eastern Georgia
      How cargo reaches Tbilisi Customs Clearance Zone Shipping from Dubai to the Tbilisi customs clearance zone discharges at Poti or Batumi, then moves under customs control by road or rail inland to the capital, where the entry is made rather than at the coast. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Clearing at the Batumi zone is the alternative. The quote separates ocean freight, port handling, transit documents, inland haulage, zone handling, customs, tax and delivery. Get a rate for Tbilisi Customs Clearance Zone
    • Batumi Customs Clearance ZoneDry portBatumi and western Georgia
      How cargo reaches Batumi Customs Clearance Zone Shipping from Dubai to the Batumi customs clearance zone discharges at Batumi or Poti and clears beside the coast, which avoids the inland haul and suits cargo staying in western Georgia. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. The Tbilisi zone is the alternative when the delivery is inland or onward to the Caucasus. The quote separates ocean freight, port handling, zone handling, customs, tax, storage and delivery. Get a rate for Batumi Customs Clearance Zone
    • Tbilisi International AirportTBSAirportTbilisi and eastern Georgia
      How cargo reaches Tbilisi International Airport Air freight from Dubai to Tbilisi International can use accepted belly or freighter capacity, with the routing confirmed live, subject to commodity, space, screening and local cargo handling approval. It is Georgia's main air cargo gateway and a common staging point for onward movement into the Caucasus. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Poti by sea is the alternative for volume. The quote separates uplift, connection, screening, terminal, customs, tax and final delivery. Get a rate for Tbilisi International Airport

Before you ship

Import rules
for Georgia.

Georgia is one of the more straightforward destinations we run, and it is worth being precise about why. There is no mandatory reference number that has to exist before the ship leaves Dubai. Your buyer can file a preliminary declaration ahead of the goods crossing the border, and it does speed things up, but it is an optional tool rather than a requirement. Ordinary commercial imports simply need a customs declaration with the invoice and transport documents. Licences, permits and certificates apply only where a specific non-tariff control exists for that commodity. The other thing worth knowing is inland clearance: the Revenue Service runs Customs Clearance Zones at Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Telavi and Akhaltsikhe, so the goods do not have to clear at the coast. Tell us the delivery town and we will pick the right one.

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

Documentation

Documents you need
for Georgia.

These 9 cover most shipments to Georgia. 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 or air waybill, which is the shipping ticket
  • 05Dubai export paper, which we do for you
  • 06Georgian customs declaration at the destination
  • 07Transport document, which is the bill of lading or the CMR on a road movement
  • 08Licence, permit or certificate, where a non-tariff control applies to the commodity
  • 09Vehicle documents, where you are importing a car

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 Georgia
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 Georgia.

  1. 01

    Send the details

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

  2. 02

    Get a price

    We send you a price in writing, with every charge shown. No surprises later.

  3. 03

    We book and clear

    We pick the gateway and the clearance zone nearest your consignee, collect, load, and handle the papers at both ends.

  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 Georgia
questions, answered.

The 16 we are asked most on the Dubai to Georgia 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 Georgia?

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 Georgia take?

Sea freight to Georgia takes about 14 to 22 days, road freight takes about 8 to 16 days, and air freight to Georgia takes 1 to 4 days. A current published schedule puts Jebel Ali to Poti at about 14 days, which is quick for the Black Sea. We give you a date in writing when we quote.

How much does shipping from Dubai to Georgia cost?

It depends on what you send, how big it is, and where in Georgia it is going. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight to Georgia is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. Air freight to Georgia 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.

Which cities in Georgia do you deliver to?

All of them. Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Gori, Zugdidi, Poti, Kobuleti, Khashuri, Samtredia, Senaki, Telavi, Akhaltsikhe and Marneuli. Just give us the address and we bring it to the door.

Which ports in Georgia do you ship to?

Poti is the main container gateway and is reached from Jebel Ali in about 14 days. Batumi is the alternative Black Sea gateway for Adjara and the west. For air cargo we fly into Tbilisi International.

Can my goods clear inland instead of at the port?

Yes, and on this lane it is often the better way. Georgia runs designated Customs Clearance Zones at Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Telavi and Akhaltsikhe. Cargo moves inland under customs control and clears near the consignee rather than sitting at the coast. Tell us the delivery town and we will pick the right zone.

Do I need to file anything before the goods ship?

No. Georgia has no compulsory pre-shipment reference. Your buyer can file a preliminary declaration before the goods cross the border and it does speed clearance up, but it is optional rather than required. Ordinary commercial imports just need a customs declaration with the invoice and transport documents.

Do you deliver door to door?

Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Georgia door to door. We collect the goods in Dubai, move them, clear them through 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 Poti. 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 Georgia?

Yes. We do car shipping to Georgia, and it is one of the busier vehicle lanes in the region. Georgia has its own customs procedure for vehicles, with an official clearance calculator, so the duty is worked out on a defined basis rather than guessed. We could not confirm any blanket maximum age. Send us the make, model, year and chassis number and we will check before you buy.

Do you handle customs clearance in Georgia?

Yes, at both ends. We handle customs clearance in Dubai and customs clearance in Georgia, at the port or at an inland Customs Clearance Zone, whichever suits your consignee. 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 Poti in one container.

Can you ship machinery and heavy equipment to Georgia?

Yes. We move project cargo to Georgia as well. Big, heavy items go in open top or flat rack containers, or loose on the ship. Send us the size and weight and we will work out the best way to move it.

Can you move my household goods to Georgia?

Yes. We move full house moves and part loads to Georgia, including Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi. We pack, collect, move and deliver, and we handle the customs clearance so your things are not waiting on paperwork.

I am moving to Georgia permanently. Do I get relief on my belongings?

You may. Goods that are not intended for a business, including furniture, household articles and one vehicle per family, can qualify for exemption when someone enters Georgia for permanent residence and meets the official conditions. The vehicle allowance is the part worth planning around. Tell us your situation and we will explain what to expect.

Can cargo come overland instead of by sea?

Yes. Road freight runs through the regional corridors and sits between sea and air on time and cost. Which route is available depends on the permitted transit countries and conditions at the borders, so we confirm what is running before quoting rather than promising a fixed transit.

Ready to ship from Dubai
to Georgia?

Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Georgia 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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