Shipping from Dubai
to Sudan.
We move cargo to Sudan from Dubai by sea and by air. We ship for businesses and for aid organisations. Port Sudan on the Red Sea is the main way in, and it is a short sail from Dubai. We collect anywhere in the UAE, prepare the paperwork carefully, and arrange delivery onward from the port.
Overview
Sea and air freight
to Sudan.
Shipping from Dubai to Sudan takes about 5 to 12 days by sea to Port Sudan. Air services vary and we confirm them per booking. Port Sudan on the Red Sea handles almost all of the country's cargo, and from there goods travel by road to Khartoum, Omdurman, Wad Madani, Kassala, Atbara, El Obeid and beyond. We move relief supplies, food, machinery, generators, vehicles and general cargo. Conditions on this route change, so we confirm the position before every booking rather than working from an old plan. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Sudan route, door to door. Tell us what you are sending and where it is going and we will come back with a clear answer.
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. Sudan has two sea ports we use and two airports. They suit different cargo and different inland legs, so the loading port and the discharge port 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.
- Port SudanSDPZUSea port · Red SeaThe whole country. Effectively all container traffic lands here
How cargo reaches Port Sudan
Shipping from Dubai to Port Sudan runs down the Gulf, round the Arabian peninsula and up the Red Sea, roughly 5 to 12 days port to port, sometimes direct and more often relaying at a Red Sea hub. It is the only gateway that matters on this lane: effectively all of Sudan’s container traffic lands here, and everything inland begins with a discharge at this quay. Sea freight is priced per container on FCL and per cubic metre on LCL. Berth availability, not sailing time, has been the constraint that moves the arrival date. Get a rate for Port Sudan - SuakinSea port · Red SeaCoastal and smaller-vessel traffic south of Port Sudan
How cargo reaches Suakin
Shipping from Dubai to Suakin requires a specialist, conflict cleared Red Sea booking with confirmed vessel, port, insurance and inland access. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Port Sudan is the alternative for broader working capacity, while Suakin may suit an approved smaller vessel or specialist movement. The quote combines ocean freight, any relay or specialist leg, terminal handling, clearance and inland delivery. Get a rate for Suakin - Port Sudan New InternationalPZUAirportThe working air gateway, with capacity confirmed per booking
How cargo reaches Port Sudan New International
Air freight from Dubai to Port Sudan New International can move only on a currently approved flight, after conflict, airspace, cargo handling and safe delivery checks. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Khartoum may be considered only when a current cargo flight and a safe onward route are confirmed. The quote combines air freight, security screening, handling, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Port Sudan New International - Khartoum InternationalKRTAirportThe capital. Service has been suspended or intermittent since 2023
How cargo reaches Khartoum International
Air freight from Dubai to Khartoum International can move only on a currently approved flight, after conflict, airspace, cargo handling and safe delivery checks. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Port Sudan is the established alternative when Khartoum cargo uplift or safe delivery cannot be confirmed. The quote combines air freight, security screening, handling, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Khartoum International - Wadi Halfa and Argeen land portsLand borderThe Egypt border on the Nile, and the overland corridor from Aswan and Alexandria
How cargo reaches Wadi Halfa and Argeen land ports
Shipping from Dubai to the Wadi Halfa and Argeen land ports can reach Egypt first, then continue through Aswan and the selected crossing under an approved customs plan. Border and convoy times vary, so we confirm the days when we quote. Port Sudan is the alternative when the Egypt to Sudan road corridor cannot support a safe, authorised delivery. The quote combines the international leg, trucking, transit permits, border handling, clearance, insurance and final delivery. Get a rate for Wadi Halfa and Argeen land ports - Gallabat land portLand borderThe Ethiopia border, and the corridor toward Gondar
How cargo reaches Gallabat land port
Shipping from Dubai to Gallabat land port can reach Ethiopia first, then use Gallabat only when both sides confirm the crossing is open for the exact cargo and vehicle. Border and convoy times vary, so we confirm the days when we quote. Port Sudan or approved air cargo is the alternative when the Ethiopian border and Gondar corridor are unsafe or closed. The quote combines the international leg, trucking, transit permits, border handling, clearance, insurance and final delivery. Get a rate for Gallabat land port - Joda land portLand borderThe South Sudan border on the road toward Renk and Juba
How cargo reaches Joda land port
Shipping from Dubai to Joda land port can reach South Sudan first, then use Joda only under a current, approved cross border and security plan toward Renk. Border and convoy times vary, so we confirm the days when we quote. Port Sudan or approved air cargo is the alternative when the South Sudan road corridor cannot support safe delivery. The quote combines the international leg, trucking, transit permits, border handling, clearance, insurance and final delivery. Get a rate for Joda land port - Adre land portLand borderThe Chad border west of Darfur, used heavily for relief cargo
How cargo reaches Adre land port
Shipping from Dubai to Adre land port can use the Chad corridor only for an authorised humanitarian movement under the current Adre procedures and approvals. Border and convoy times vary, so we confirm the days when we quote. Port Sudan is the alternative entry point for cargo that is not eligible for the humanitarian border channel. The quote combines the international leg, trucking, transit permits, border handling, clearance, insurance and final delivery. Get a rate for Adre land port
- Port SudanSDPZUSea port · Red SeaThe whole country. Effectively all container traffic lands here
Before you ship
Import rules
for Sudan.
Two things need doing before your goods sail, and we handle both. First, an advance cargo declaration has to be filed before the ship leaves Dubai. It tells Sudanese customs what is coming, and it cannot be filed after the goods arrive. Second, regulated products need a conformity check arranged at this end. We also confirm the current position on the route before every booking, because conditions change and an old plan is not a safe plan here. If we cannot carry something we tell you at the start. Tell us what you are sending and we will give you an honest answer quickly.
Documentation
Documents you need
for Sudan.
These 8 cover most shipments to Sudan. 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
- 06Advance cargo declaration, filed before the ship leaves
- 07Conformity certificate, if your product needs one
- 08The Sudanese buyer or organisation registration
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 Sudan
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 Sudan.
- 01
Send the details
Tell us what you are sending, how heavy it is, how big it is, and where in Sudan it goes.
- 02
We check the route and the goods
We confirm the current position, check the goods, and file the advance declaration before loading.
- 03
Get a price and ship
We send a written price, then collect, load and handle the papers at both ends.
- 04
We deliver
We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.
Questions
Cargo to Sudan
questions, answered.
The 13 we are asked most on the Dubai to Sudan route. If yours is not here, send it with the commodity and we will answer it directly.
How long does shipping from Dubai to Sudan take?
About 5 to 12 days by sea to Port Sudan. It is a short sail down the Red Sea. Air varies and we confirm it per booking. Add time for customs and the road trip inland. We give you a date in writing when we quote.
How much does shipping from Dubai to Sudan cost?
It depends on what you send, how big it is, and where in Sudan it is going. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight to Sudan is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. Air freight to Sudan 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 Sudan do you deliver to?
Port Sudan, Khartoum, Omdurman, Wad Madani, Kassala, Atbara, El Obeid, Dongola, Gedaref and Sennar, among others. Conditions affect inland delivery, so we confirm the position for your city when we quote.
Which Sudanese port do you ship to?
Port Sudan on the Red Sea handles almost everything. Suakin is nearby and smaller. From Port Sudan, goods travel inland by road to Khartoum and the rest of the country.
What is the advance cargo declaration?
It is a filing that tells Sudanese customs what is coming, and it has to be done before the ship leaves Dubai. It cannot be filed after the goods arrive, so we do it as part of the booking.
Do you carry relief and aid cargo?
Yes. We move relief supplies, food and equipment for aid organisations. Tell us at the start if the consignee is an aid organisation, because the paperwork and any exemptions are handled differently.
Do you deliver door to door?
Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Sudan 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 Port Sudan. 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.
Do conditions on this route change?
Yes, and we do not pretend otherwise. We confirm the current position before every booking rather than relying on how it worked last time. If we cannot carry something safely, we tell you at the start.
Can you ship generators and heavy equipment to Sudan?
Yes. Generators, machinery and oversized 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.
Do you handle customs clearance in Sudan?
Yes, at both ends. We handle customs clearance in Dubai and customs clearance in Sudan. 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 Port Sudan in one container.
Can you ship a car from Dubai to Sudan?
Yes, in a container or on a roll-on roll-off vessel through Port Sudan. Send us the make, model, year and chassis number and we will confirm the rules and the paperwork.
Ready to ship from Dubai
to Sudan?
Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Sudan 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
