Shipping from Dubai
to Micronesia.
We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to the Federated States of Micronesia by sea and by air. We carry business and personal cargo. The thing to settle first is which state: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae are four separate gateways spread across a huge stretch of ocean, and picking the wrong one is not a short correction.
Overview
Sea and air freight
to Micronesia.
Shipping from Dubai to Micronesia takes about 50 days by sea on current route planning, using an economical multi-transhipment route from a UAE port. We could not verify a confirmed direct Jebel Ali service, so we quote the routing we can book. Micronesia is four separate gateways rather than one: Pohnpei serves Pohnpei State and the capital area at Palikir, Weno serves Chuuk, Yap serves Yap State and Kosrae serves Kosrae State. Imported goods must be entered for customs examination, valuation and duty assessment, and an import and export business licence can apply to commercial importers. We deliver to Weno, Kolonia, Palikir, Tofol and Colonia.

Ports and gateways
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. For Micronesia we fly into no airports. The discharge point and the clearance point are decided by different things, so they are worth choosing separately.
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
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.
- PohnpeiIsland port, western Pacific OceanPohnpei State, Kolonia and the capital area at Palikir
How cargo reaches Pohnpei
Shipping from Dubai to Pohnpei is worked at Kolonia and arrives on a feeder relayed through Guam, because nothing sails direct from the Gulf. It is the busiest of the four state ports and carries the widest service choice. That feeder leg sets the timing, so we confirm the days when we quote. Kosrae is the alternative for the eastern state. The quote separates ocean freight, transshipment, the feeder leg, port handling, customs, biosecurity and delivery. Get a rate for Pohnpei - Weno, ChuukIsland port, Chuuk LagoonChuuk State
How cargo reaches Weno, Chuuk
Shipping from Dubai to Weno arrives on a feeder relayed through Guam, and vessels work inside Chuuk Lagoon at anchor rather than alongside, so cargo moves by barge and equipment is confirmed before booking. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Pohnpei is the alternative and is better equipped. The quote separates ocean freight, transshipment, the feeder leg, lighterage, customs, biosecurity and delivery. Get a rate for Weno, Chuuk - YapIsland port, western Pacific OceanYap State
How cargo reaches Yap
Shipping from Dubai to Yap is worked at Tomil and arrives on a feeder relayed through Guam, which is the nearest of the four state ports to that hub. Calls are infrequent, so that leg sets the timing and we confirm the days when we quote. Pohnpei is the alternative and carries more services. The quote separates ocean freight, transshipment, the feeder leg, port handling, customs, biosecurity and delivery. Get a rate for Yap - KosraeIsland port, western Pacific OceanKosrae State
How cargo reaches Kosrae
Shipping from Dubai to Kosrae is worked at Okat and arrives on a feeder relayed through Guam. It is the smallest and most easterly of the four state ports, so calls are least frequent and vessel size is checked before booking. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Pohnpei is the alternative. The quote separates ocean freight, transshipment, the feeder leg, port handling, customs, biosecurity and delivery. Get a rate for Kosrae
- PohnpeiIsland port, western Pacific OceanPohnpei State, Kolonia and the capital area at Palikir
Before you ship
Import rules
for Micronesia.
The Federated States of Micronesia requires imported goods to be entered for customs examination, valuation and duty assessment. That is the ordinary part. The part to check is at the importer’s end: Customs and Tax publishes a Business License for Import and Export, and we could not verify the exact scope of who needs it in every case. Rather than tell you it definitely applies or definitely does not, we ask about the importer before booking, because licensing is the kind of thing that is quick to arrange in advance and slow to arrange with a container waiting. Restricted commodities need their own permits on top. Send us the receiving business and the product and we will establish both.

Documentation
Documents you need
for Micronesia.
These 8 cover most shipments to Micronesia. 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
- 06Customs Entry Form
- 07Import and Export Business Licence where it applies to the importer
- 08Commodity-specific permit where required
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.

How it works
Dubai to Micronesia
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 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 Micronesia.
- 01
Tell us which state
Send us the destination state as well as the town, because Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae are four different routings.
- 02
Get a price
We send you a price in writing, with every charge shown. No surprises later.
- 03
We book and clear
We collect, load, route to the right state gateway, and handle the customs entry there.
- 04
We deliver
We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.
Questions
Cargo to Micronesia
questions, answered.
The 15 we are asked most on the Dubai to Micronesia 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 Micronesia?
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 Micronesia take?
Sea freight is about 50 days on current route planning, using an economical multi-transhipment routing. That model runs from a UAE port rather than a confirmed Jebel Ali service, which we would rather tell you than smooth over. Air runs on connecting services and we quote the days from the service we can actually book.
Which port should my cargo go to?
Whichever state the delivery is in. Pohnpei serves Pohnpei State including Kolonia and the capital area at Palikir. Weno serves Chuuk. Yap and Kosrae serve their own states. These are four separate gateways spread across a lot of ocean, not alternatives on one coast, so the state has to be settled before the routing.
What happens if I book to the wrong state?
It is an expensive correction. Getting cargo from one state to another means another set of feeder sailings rather than a road leg, and those are not frequent. It is the single most useful thing to get right on this lane, which is why we ask for the state and the town rather than just the town.
Does my buyer need a licence to import?
Possibly. Customs and Tax publishes a Business License for Import and Export, and we could not verify the exact scope of who needs one in every case. We ask about the receiving business before booking, because licensing is quick to arrange in advance and slow to arrange with a container waiting.
Do I need an import permit for Micronesia?
Goods must be entered for customs examination, valuation and duty assessment, which applies to imports generally. Restricted commodities need their own permits. Send us the product and the receiving business and we will establish what applies before you book.
How much does shipping from Dubai to Micronesia cost?
It depends on what you send, how big it is, and which state it is going to. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. The state changes the connections, so it changes the price as well as the schedule. Send us the details.
Which places in Micronesia do you deliver to?
Weno in Chuuk, Kolonia, Palikir, Nett, Kitti, Madolenihmw and Sokehs in Pohnpei, Tofol, Lelu and Tafunsak in Kosrae, and Colonia in Yap. Fefan and the other lagoon islands in Chuuk are reached by a short island leg from Weno.
Why do you not list port codes for Micronesia?
Because we could not verify current UN/LOCODEs for the state ports to the standard we hold ourselves to, so we left them off rather than print codes we had not checked. A wrong code on a booking is a real problem, and we would rather show you a gap than a guess.
Do you deliver door to door?
Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Micronesia door to door. We collect the goods in Dubai, move them, route them to the right state gateway, clear them and bring them to your address.
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. 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 for the state you are shipping to.
Can you ship a car from Dubai to Micronesia?
We can move the vehicle, but we could not verify current vehicle import rules for the Federated States of Micronesia. Rather than guess, we confirm the position before you buy. Send us the make, model, year and chassis number and tell us which state it is going to.
Do you handle customs clearance in Micronesia?
Yes, at both ends. We do customs clearance in Dubai and the customs entry in the destination state, along with any importer licensing or commodity permit that applies.
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, which is useful while importer licensing is being confirmed.
Can you move my household goods to Micronesia?
Yes. We move full house moves and part loads. We could not verify a household-goods concession for Micronesia, so we will not promise relief we have not checked. Tell us your situation and which state you are moving to, and we will confirm what applies.
Ready to ship from Dubai
to Micronesia?
Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Micronesia 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

