Do freight forwarders in the Middle East favour the sea-air model?
I would say sea-air transportation plays a very important role for the Middle East logistics industry. For example, Dubai has become one of the top seven leading sea-air transport hubs in the world. The emirate’s capacity for sea-air cargo has been growing in leaps and bounds – it’s now the most sought-after transit point over the North Pacific route. Does Dubai offer any specific advantages in terms of sea-air transportation? As a hub for this type of transportation, Dubai has several advantages, especially since two of the most efficient seaports in the world are located at Jebel Ali and Port Rashid. These are served by most of the major shipping lines, predominantly from the Far East, with very short transit times from Hong Kong, mainland China, Indian subcontinent and South East Asia. In addition, Dubai offers simple customs formalities, which means seamless transport connections to ensure cargo can be custom-cleared from the seaport and delivered to airlines within five or six hou
