From 1 kg
Small shipments, personal effects and documents
Not every shipment is a container. A box of belongings, a couple of spare parts, a set of documents or a product sample travel the same routes — just by a different method and for different money.
- Parcels, boxes, documents
- Air 3–7 days, sea from 1 CBM
- Door-to-door delivery
What we send
Parcels and boxes
From one kilogram. Personal belongings, clothes, books, gifts, small appliances.
Documents
Contracts, bills of lading, certificates and legalised papers, tracked, 2–5 days.
Product samples
For buyers and laboratories, with the proforma worded so customs does not treat them as a commercial import.
Spare parts
Urgent parts for stopped equipment — out of Dubai usually the same day.
Part of a move
A few boxes from an apartment when a full container is not needed.
Valuable small items
Electronics, instruments and components with signature delivery and insurance.
How to choose the method
For a small shipment the decision is not about the mode but about weight and urgency. Up to roughly 30–45 kilograms express is almost always cheaper and simpler: one price, one label, clearance included, door to door.
Above that threshold the per-kilo rate climbs steeply and consolidated air freight takes over, even after terminal handling and customs at both ends. And if the deadline is soft and the volume is a cubic metre or more, LCL sea is the cheapest option — at three to six weeks.
There is a third factor: the shape of the box. Express carriers use a volumetric divisor of 5000 against air freight's 6000, so bulky-but-light parcels are penalised harder.
- Under 30–45 kg and urgent — express, 2–5 days
- Over 45 kg and still quick — consolidated air freight, 3–7 days
- From 1 CBM with time to spare — LCL sea, 3–6 weeks
- Documents only — express, nothing else makes sense
Small shipment FAQ
What is the minimum?
One envelope or one box. There is no minimum weight, but there is a minimum charge — we state it upfront.
Do I pay duty on personal belongings?
In many countries used personal effects move at a reduced or zero rate. The rules differ by country, so we check yours before quoting.
Can I send batteries, cosmetics or liquids?
Some, under IATA rules and with quantity limits. Send the contents list and we will confirm.
Will you collect from my apartment?
Yes, anywhere in the UAE. Across Dubai usually the same day.
Is the shipment insured?
Basic carrier liability is minimal. For valuable contents we arrange declared-value cover.
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Sending something small?
Send the weight, the box size and the destination — we will say which is cheaper: express, air or sea.