Shipping from Dubai
to Slovenia.

We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to Slovenia by sea and by air. Slovenia has one seaport, Koper, and it is a genuinely good one: quick from Dubai on the Adriatic, and rail linked deep into Central Europe. We ship business and personal cargo, handle the EU paperwork, and deliver to your address.

Overview

Sea and air freight
to Slovenia.

Shipping from Dubai to Slovenia takes about 11 to 31 days by sea, and 2 to 7 days by air. Koper is Slovenia’s only major commercial seaport and public lane information gives a working transit window of about 11 to 19 days from Jebel Ali on some services, while a transhipment-heavy routing runs closer to 31 including handling. Koper sits on the Adriatic, which a ship coming through Suez reaches early, and it is rail and road linked well beyond Slovenia into Central Europe. Air cargo flies into Ljubljana, though some cargo uses a larger nearby European hub and then trucks in, which is why the air range starts at two days rather than one. We deliver everywhere, including Ljubljana, Maribor, Kranj, Koper, Celje, Novo Mesto, Velenje, Nova Gorica and Ptuj. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Slovenia 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 Slovenia shipping lane: on the left the Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa and the UAE flag, on the right Lake Bled with its island church and the Slovenian flag, joined by a dotted route across a pale world map with a container ship below and an aircraft above
DubaiJebel Ali · DXBSea 11 to 19 days to Koper on some services · Air 2 to 7 days to LjubljanaSloveniaPort of Koper · LJU

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. Sea cargo to Slovenia discharges at Port of Koper, the only sea port in the country, so there is no discharge port to choose. What is worth choosing is the mode, and where the cargo clears.

  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 KoperSIKOPSea port, Adriatic SeaLjubljana and all Slovenia, with rail and road links into Central Europe
      How cargo reaches Port of Koper Shipping from Dubai to Koper is the only realistic sea route into Slovenia, and it is a good one. Public lane information gives a working transit window of about 11 to 19 days from Jebel Ali on some services, because the Adriatic sits early on a Suez routing. Sea freight is priced per container on a full load and per cubic metre on a shared one. Koper’s value goes beyond Slovenia: it is rail and road linked into Austria, Hungary and beyond, so it is worth considering for Central European cargo too. Get a rate for Port of Koper
    • Ljubljana Joze Pucnik AirportLJUAirportLjubljana and air cargo distribution nationally
      How cargo reaches Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport Ljubljana is Slovenia’s principal international airport. Some cargo from Dubai flies in directly on a connecting service, and some routes through a larger European hub and comes the last leg by road. We price both and tell you which is quicker on the day. Get a rate for Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport

Before you ship

Import rules
for Slovenia.

Slovenia runs on the two EU rules and we handle both. Whoever imports needs an EORI number, which is free, quick to obtain and required before any customs operation. And a safety filing called an Entry Summary Declaration has to reach EU customs before the goods arrive in Europe, under the system known as ICS2. The carrier files it and we supply the data. If you are bringing a car there is a third step that surprises people, because it comes after customs rather than during it. Slovenia charges a motor vehicle tax on vehicles first registered in the country, separate from the customs duty and the VAT, unless a relief applies. Clearing customs is not the end of the process. Tell us what you are sending and we will set out the full sequence before you book.

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

Documentation

Documents you need
for Slovenia.

These 11 cover most shipments to Slovenia. 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
  • 06EORI number of the importer in Slovenia
  • 07EU customs declaration
  • 08ICS2 Entry Summary Declaration data, filed before arrival
  • 09Import licence or regulatory certificate, where the product needs one
  • 10Vehicle invoice and origin evidence, where you are importing a car
  • 11Proof of origin, where you are claiming preferential duty

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 Slovenia
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 Slovenia.

  1. 01

    Send the details

    Tell us what you are sending, the HS code, how heavy it is, and where in Slovenia 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 EORI, supply the ICS2 data, collect, load, and clear the goods at Koper.

  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 Slovenia
questions, answered.

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

How long does shipping from Dubai to Slovenia take?

Sea freight to Slovenia takes about 11 to 31 days, and air freight to Slovenia takes 2 to 7 days. Public lane information gives a working window of about 11 to 19 days into Koper on some services, while a transhipment-heavy routing runs closer to 31 including handling. We confirm the live routing and give you a date in writing when we quote.

Does Slovenia have a seaport?

Yes, one. Koper on the Adriatic is Slovenia’s only major commercial seaport, and it is a good one. A ship coming through the Suez Canal reaches the Adriatic early, so Koper can be quicker from Dubai than the big northern European ports.

How much does shipping from Dubai to Slovenia cost?

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

All of them. Ljubljana, Maribor, Kranj, Koper, Celje, Novo Mesto, Velenje, Nova Gorica, Ptuj, Trbovlje, Kamnik, Jesenice, Domzale, Skofja Loka, Murska Sobota and Izola. The country is small, so the road leg from Koper is short. Just give us the address.

Can Koper be used for cargo going beyond Slovenia?

Yes, and it is one of the better reasons to use it. Koper is rail and road linked into Austria, Hungary and Central Europe. For cargo heading that way it can beat routing through a northern European port, because the Adriatic is reached earlier on a Suez sailing. Tell us the final destination and we will compare.

Why does air freight start at two days?

Because a lot of Slovenian air cargo does not fly into Ljubljana directly. It routes through a larger nearby European hub and comes the last leg by road, which adds handling and a truck run. We price both ways and tell you which is quicker on the day.

What is an EORI number?

It is a free trading number used across the European Union. Whoever imports the goods needs one and no customs operation happens without it. It is quick to get online, and we check it before we load. It is the same number across the union, so a buyer already importing through Austria or Italy will have one and does not need a second.

What is ICS2?

It is the EU safety and security system. A filing called an Entry Summary Declaration has to reach EU customs before your goods arrive in Europe. The carrier files it and we supply the data.

Do you deliver door to door?

Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Slovenia 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 Koper. 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 Slovenia?

Yes. Slovenia has clear procedures for importing both new and used passenger cars from outside the EU. The step people miss is that clearing customs is not the end: Slovenia charges a motor vehicle tax on vehicles first registered there, separate from the duty and the VAT, unless a relief applies. Send us the make, model, year and chassis number and we will set out the full sequence.

Do you handle customs clearance in Slovenia?

Yes, at both ends. We handle customs clearance in Dubai and customs clearance in Slovenia. 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 Koper in one container.

Can you ship machinery and heavy equipment to Slovenia?

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

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

You may. Slovenia allows duty relief on qualifying personal property for people transferring their normal residence from outside the EU, normally requiring at least twelve months of previous residence outside the EU and at least six months of ownership or use of the property before the move. Tell us your situation and we will explain what to expect.

Ready to ship from Dubai
to Slovenia?

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