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The Backbone of Global Distribution
Our approach to logistics is rooted in the philosophy of total visibility. We utilize sophisticated management systems that allow for precise tracking and inventory control, giving our partners the data they need to make informed business decisions. By maintaining a network of strategically located warehouses across key trade corridors in the Middle East and beyond, we reduce the lead times that often complicate international trade. This geographical advantage, combined with our technical expertise, allows us to handle everything from rapid-turnover consumer goods to long-term industrial storage with equal proficiency.
The safety and integrity of your cargo are our highest priorities. Our facilities feature advanced security protocols and specialized handling equipment to ensure that every item remains in peak condition. For businesses dealing in perishables or sensitive materials, we provide customized storage environments tailored to specific technical requirements. This attention to detail extends to our distribution services, where we coordinate a fleet of transport solutions to manage the final mile of the journey, ensuring that the transition from warehouse shelf to customer delivery is seamless and professional.
If You Need Logistics & Cross GCC Transport
Freight & Logistics Coordination A Multi Modal Approach
Different trades require different modes of transport. We offer a flexible, multi-modal approach to ensure your goods move via the most efficient and cost-effective route possible. Our team evaluates the specific needs of your shipment volume, urgency, budget, and commodity type to recommend and coordinate the optimal solution.
Sea Freight Coordination (FCL/LCL)
Ocean freight remains the lifeblood of global agro-trade, handling the vast majority of bulk movements. We coordinate sea freight solutions that balance cost and speed, connecting you to major ports worldwide.
- Full Container Load (FCL): For larger shipments, FCL is the standard. We coordinate the booking of 20ft and 40ft containers, including specialized equipment like refrigerated (reefer) containers for fresh produce. We work with partners to secure competitive rates and reliable vessel space, even during peak shipping seasons.
- Less than Container Load (LCL): Not every order fills a container. For smaller shipments or trial orders, we coordinate LCL services, allowing you to pay only for the space you use. We manage the consolidation process to ensure your goods are grouped with compatible cargo, reducing the risk of contamination or damage.
Air Freight Coordination for Urgent Movements
Sometimes, speed is the only priority. When market prices spike, or you are dealing with highly perishable goods like fresh herbs or exotic fruits, air freight is the answer. We coordinate urgent air cargo movements through our partners at major hubs like Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC).
- Speed to Market: We help you capitalize on short market windows by reducing transit times from weeks to hours.
- Perishable Handling: Our partners are experienced in the specific requirements of air-freighting perishables, including temperature maintenance during flight and expedited ground handling to prevent spoilage on the tarmac.
Documentation and Compliance for Cross-Border Transport
The physical truck is only half the battle; the paperwork is the other half. Cross-GCC transport is subject to strict customs compliance. We ensure that every truck we coordinate is backed by the correct documentation.
- Waybills and Manifests: Ensuring the transport manifest matches the commercial invoice exactly.
- Customs Seals: coordinating the proper sealing of trucks for transit shipments to ensure seal integrity upon arrival.
Vehicle Compliance: Ensuring the trucks used meet the specific standards of the destination country (e.g., age of vehicle, refrigeration logging capabilities).
Cross-GCC Transportation Connecting the Region
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a highly integrated market, yet moving goods between member states still requires specific expertise. Road transport is the primary artery of intra-GCC trade, offering a cost-effective and relatively fast way to move goods between neighbors. Marhaba Agro specializes in coordinating this vital cross-border connectivity. We facilitate seamless road transport between the UAE and our GCC neighbors, navigating the specific requirements of each route
UAE Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Saudi Arabia is the largest market in the region, and the flow of goods between UAE and KSA is immense. We coordinate transport via the Al Batha border, managing the logistics for both dry and reefer trucks.
- Route Dynamics: We understand the peak times and potential congestion points at the border, helping to plan shipments to minimize delays.
- SABER Compliance: KSA has strict conformity assessments. We guide you (via partners) on ensuring your products and transport documents align with SABER requirements to prevent rejection at the border.
UAE Oman
Trade with Oman is fluid, often utilizing borders like Hatta/Wajajah or Khatm Al Shikla. We coordinate regular movements for fresh produce and staples.
- Flexibility: We can arrange transport for full truckloads or consolidated shipments depending on your volume.
- Transit Documentation: We ensure all Makasa (customs duty offset) and statistical declaration paperwork is in order to facilitate smooth entry.
UAE Qatar
Resuming direct trade routes has opened up opportunities. We coordinate land transport to Qatar via the Saudi land bridge (Salwa border), ensuring compliance with current transit regulations.
- Transit Compliance: Since goods must pass through KSA to reach Qatar by road, we ensure the “transit” documentation is perfectly aligned to avoid goods being stuck in Saudi territory.
UAE Kuwait
The long haul to Kuwait requires reliable trucks and drivers. We coordinate transport that ensures goods endure the journey through Saudi Arabia to reach the Kuwaiti border (Nuwaiseeb).
- Driver Reliability: We work with partners who employ experienced drivers familiar with the long-distance route and the specific border protocols at both the UAE exit and Kuwait entry.
UAE Bahrain
Similar to Qatar and Kuwait, reaching Bahrain involves transit through Saudi Arabia via the King Fahd Causeway.
Causeway Logistics: The Causeway can be a bottleneck. We coordinate with transporters who understand the specific timing and documentation needed to cross efficiently, particularly for perishable goods that cannot sit in traffic for extended periods.
Essential Documentation for Agro Clearance
In the world of customs, if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen. Agricultural products demand a higher standard of documentation to prove safety, origin, and quality. We guide you through compiling the specific “document packet” required for your shipment. While requirements can vary by origin and destination, the following are the pillars of agro-clearance.
Certificate of Origin (COO)
Customs authorities need to know where the product was grown or processed to determine duty rates and applicability of trade embargoes or sanctions. The COO is an official document issued by a Chamber of Commerce in the exporting country. For cross-GCC trade, a specific format of the COO is often required to claim duty-free entry under the customs union agreement. We guide suppliers on exactly which format to procure.
Phytosanitary and Health Certificates
This is the most critical category for agricultural products.
- Phytosanitary Certificate: Issued by the plant protection organization of the exporting country, this certifies that the plant products (like grains, fruits, vegetables) have been inspected and are free from quarantine pests and diseases. Without this original document, entry will almost certainly be denied.
- Health Certificate: Required for processed foods or animal by-products, certifying that the goods are fit for human or animal consumption and meet the hygiene standards of the importing country.
Bill of Lading (BL) or Air Waybill (AWB)
This is the transport contract and the title to the goods.
- Bill of Lading: For sea freight, the BL is crucial. It acts as a receipt for the cargo and a contract of carriage. We ensure the BL instructions match the Letter of Credit or buyer requirements perfectly.
- Air Waybill: For air freight, the AWB serves a similar function but is non-negotiable. Speed is key here, and we ensure the AWB accompanies the goods to facilitate immediate clearance upon landing.
Commercial Invoice & Packing List
These are the fundamental commercial documents.
- Commercial Invoice: Must clearly state the buyer and seller details, a precise description of the goods, the HS code (Harmonized System code), the value, currency, and the Incoterms governing the transaction. For agro-goods, specific details like crop year or grade may also be required.
- Packing List: This details the physical makeup of the shipment—gross weight, net weight, number of packages, and type of packaging (e.g., 50kg PP bags, cartons). It must match the physical reality of the shipment exactly,
Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Fumigation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA): A lab report detailing the specific quality parameters of the product (e.g., moisture content, purity, admixture). While primarily a commercial document for quality verification, customs or food control authorities may request it to verify the product classification.
- Fumigation Certificate: Evidence that the cargo (and often the wood packaging material) has been fumigated to kill pests. This is mandatory for many agro-imports to prevent the introduction of invasive species.
Why Choose Marhaba for Logistics?
Agro Centric Expertise
We don’t just move boxes; we move food. We understand the sensitivity of your cargo.
End to End Visibility
By integrating logistics with our brokerage service, we provide a holistic view of your trade, preventing the “black holes” where information gets lost between broker and transporter.
Vendor Neutrality
We are not tied to one shipping line or trucking company. We shop the market to find the best rate and route for you
Let’s Get Your Goods Moving
Don’t let logistics be the bottleneck in your business growth. Whether you need to ship a container to Rotterdam or a truckload of onions to Riyadh, Marhaba Agro Commercial Brokers has the network and the expertise to make it happen.