Shipping from Dubai
to Singapore.

We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to Singapore every week, by sea and by air. Sea freight runs direct from Jebel Ali with no relay in between, so this is one of the quicker long lanes we run. We ship business and personal cargo, handle the import permit at the Singapore end, and deliver anywhere on the island.

Overview

Sea and air freight
to Singapore.

Shipping from Dubai to Singapore takes about 10 to 13 days by sea, and 1 to 4 days by air. Sea freight runs direct from Jebel Ali with no relay in between, which is why it beats most Southeast Asian lanes on time. Containers come into Tuas, the main container gateway, or into Jurong Port when the cargo is bulk, conventional or project sized. Air cargo flies into Changi. Singapore is one city, so once the goods clear we deliver anywhere on the island, including Jurong, Tuas, Changi, Woodlands, Tampines, Bedok and the central business district. We move machinery, electronics, jewellery and precious metals, perfumes and cosmetics, aircraft parts, vehicles and household goods. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Singapore 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 Singapore shipping lane: on the left the Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa and the UAE flag, on the right the Singapore skyline with the Marina Bay waterfront and the national flag, joined by a dotted route across a pale world map with a container ship below and an aircraft above
DubaiJebel Ali · DXBSea 10 to 13 days to Tuas · Air 1 to 4 days to ChangiSingaporeTuas · SIN

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. Singapore 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.

    • TuasSGTUASea port, Singapore StraitAll of Singapore, and transhipment onward across Southeast Asia
      How cargo reaches Tuas Shipping from Dubai to Tuas runs direct from Jebel Ali, about 10 to 13 days port to port, with no transfer at a hub on the way. That is what makes this lane quicker than most in the region. Tuas is the developing principal container gateway and handles almost all container traffic. Sea freight is priced per container on a full load and per cubic metre on a shared one. Because Singapore is one city, the inland leg after clearance is short whatever the address. Get a rate for Tuas
    • Jurong PortSGJURSea port, Singapore StraitIndustrial western Singapore, and bulk, conventional and project cargo
      How cargo reaches Jurong Port Shipping from Dubai to Jurong Port suits bulk, breakbulk, steel, cement and project cargo rather than standard containers, which are worked at Tuas instead. Vessel and berth acceptance is confirmed before booking. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Tuas is the alternative for anything in a container. The quote separates ocean freight, vessel and equipment charges, terminal handling, customs, storage and final delivery. Get a rate for Jurong Port
    • Singapore Changi AirportSINAirportAll of Singapore, and onward connections across Asia
      How cargo reaches Singapore Changi Airport Air freight from Dubai to Changi can use accepted belly or freighter capacity, with the routing confirmed live, subject to commodity, space, screening and local cargo handling approval. It is one of the largest air cargo hubs in Asia, so space and onward connections are rarely the constraint. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Kuala Lumpur is the alternative. The quote separates uplift, connection, screening, terminal, customs and final delivery charges. Get a rate for Singapore Changi Airport

Before you ship

Import rules
for Singapore.

Singapore runs almost all import paperwork through one online system called TradeNet, and we look at both parts of it with you. First, most imports need a customs import permit filed through TradeNet. The importer in Singapore needs a business number, called a UEN, and an activated Customs Account before a permit can be filed. We can file it as the declaring agent if your buyer would rather we did. Second, some goods are controlled, and those need approval from the government body that looks after that product before the customs permit can be approved. That second part is the one worth checking early, because it is the one that holds cargo. Most ordinary goods are not controlled. Tell us what you are sending and who is receiving it, and we will confirm 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 Singapore.

These 8 cover most shipments to Singapore. 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
  • 06TradeNet customs import permit, filed at the Singapore end
  • 07Approval from the controlling authority, for goods that need one
  • 08Product certificates, where the product is regulated

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 Singapore
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 Singapore.

  1. 01

    Send the details

    Tell us what you are sending, how heavy it is, how big it is, and where in Singapore 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 check the TradeNet permit is in place, collect the goods, 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 Singapore
questions, answered.

The 17 we are asked most on the Dubai to Singapore 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 Singapore?

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 Singapore take?

Sea freight to Singapore takes about 10 to 13 days, and air freight to Singapore takes 1 to 4 days. Sea is quick on this lane because ships run direct from Jebel Ali with no transfer in between. Then add a day or two for the permit and delivery. We give you a date in writing when we quote.

How much does shipping from Dubai to Singapore cost?

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

All of it. Singapore is one city, so once the goods clear we deliver anywhere on the island, including Jurong, Tuas, Changi, Woodlands, Tampines, Bedok, Sengkang and the central business district. Just give us the address and we bring it to the door.

Which ports in Singapore do you ship to?

Tuas is the main container gateway and handles almost all sea freight. Jurong Port takes bulk, conventional and project cargo that does not suit a container terminal. For air cargo we fly into Changi.

Why is Singapore faster than other Southeast Asian ports?

Because ships run direct. Most ports in the region are reached from Dubai by transferring at a hub, which adds several days. Singapore is that hub, so your cargo goes straight there without a transfer.

Do you deliver door to door?

Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Singapore 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 Tuas. 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.

What is TradeNet?

It is the online system Singapore uses for import paperwork. Almost every import needs a customs permit filed through it. The importer needs a business number, called a UEN, and an activated Customs Account. We can file the permit as the declaring agent if that is easier for your buyer.

What are controlled goods in Singapore?

They are products that need approval from a specific government body before the customs permit can be approved. Food, medicines, telecoms equipment and chemicals are common examples. Most ordinary goods are not controlled. Tell us the product and we will check for you.

Can you ship a car from Dubai to Singapore?

Yes. We do car shipping to Singapore, and used cars are allowed, but an imported used car must not be more than three years old when it is registered. It also has to meet Singapore rules on registration, emissions and noise. Send us the make, model, year and chassis number and we will check before you buy.

Do you handle customs clearance in Singapore?

Yes, at both ends. We handle customs clearance in Dubai and customs clearance in Singapore. 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 Tuas in one container.

Can you ship machinery and heavy equipment to Singapore?

Yes. We move project cargo to Singapore as well. Big, heavy items go in open top or flat rack containers, or loose on the ship into Jurong Port, which handles cargo a container terminal cannot take. Send us the size and weight and we will work out the best way to move it.

Can you move my household goods to Singapore?

Yes. We move full house moves and part loads to Singapore, including Jurong, Woodlands and Tampines. We pack, collect, move and deliver, and we handle the customs clearance so your things are not waiting on paperwork.

Do I pay tax on my household goods?

If you are genuinely moving to Singapore, used household goods and personal effects can qualify for GST relief. The items generally need to have been owned and used for at least three months, and you should not sell them within three months of bringing them in. Tell us your situation and we will explain what to expect.

Can I clear in Singapore and send the goods on somewhere else?

Yes, and a lot of cargo does. Singapore is the main transhipment hub for the region, so goods often land there and move on to Malaysia, Indonesia or Vietnam. That is a different customs arrangement from a normal import and it is worth deciding before arrival rather than after. Tell us where the goods are really going and we will set it up correctly.

Ready to ship from Dubai
to Singapore?

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