Air and sea freight from Dubai, packed, cleared and booked by one team
Air freight from Dubai and FCL and LCL sea freight to ports worldwide, with crating in our own workshop and customs clearance handled by one team.
Air freight
Solar Base books import and export air freight from Dubai, working from Dubai Cargo Village beside DXB airport. We pack and crate cargo in our own workshop, prepare the documents, clear customs and hand shipments to the airline, so one team manages each job from the workshop to delivery.
Because we also pack, crate and clear cargo from our base in Cargo Village, one team looks after your shipment from the workshop to the aircraft and on to delivery.
What we do
- Import and export air freight
- Flexible flight options and delivery schedules
- Export packing and crating from our own workshop
- Customs clearance and airport liaison with dnata
How it works
- 01
Quote and book
Tell us what you are shipping, from where and by when. We confirm the routing and book airline space.
- 02
Pack and document
We pack or crate the cargo if needed and prepare the export or import documents.
- 03
Clear and fly
We handle customs and airport formalities and hand the cargo to the airline.
- 04
Deliver
We arrange onward delivery and keep you informed until the shipment arrives.
Questions and answers
Do you handle both air imports and exports?
Yes. We handle import and export air freight to and from Dubai, with global coverage through our partner network.
Can you pack my cargo for air freight?
Yes. We make wooden and carton boxes in-house and offer crate packing, palletization, skid packing and stretch wrapping.
Do you clear customs for air shipments?
Yes. Our customs team processes import and export documents, liaises with dnata and handles port, customs and other official charges.
How can I track my shipment?
Use the Track shipment link on our website, or contact our team for an update.
Sea freight, FCL and LCL
Solar Base arranges full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) sea freight to and from ports worldwide. We book space with shipping lines, crate and load cargo, prepare documents, and on arrival collect the delivery order, pay port charges and deliver to your door or our Dubai warehouse.
Our sea freight service is built to move large volumes on time and economically. Our logistics and warehousing services then make sure every consignment is delivered smoothly and safely.
What we do
- Full container load (FCL) shipments
- Less-than-container load (LCL) shipments
- Origins and destinations worldwide
- Large-volume shipments, on time and economical
- Warehousing and onward distribution
- Customs clearance, including shipping-line liaison and delivery orders
- Export crating and palletization
How it works
- 01
Quote and book
We choose FCL or LCL for your volume and book space with the shipping line.
- 02
Pack and load
We crate, palletize or wrap the cargo as needed and prepare it for loading.
- 03
Clear and ship
We prepare the customs documents and handle the port formalities.
- 04
Collect and deliver
On arrival we collect the delivery order, pay the port charges and deliver to your door or our warehouse.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between FCL and LCL?
With FCL (full container load) you have a container to yourself. With LCL (less-than-container load) you share container space with other shippers, which suits smaller volumes. We handle both.
Can you store my cargo before or after shipping?
Yes. Our warehouse in Cargo Village offers storage, cross-docking and order handling, with dispatch by air, road and sea.
Do you collect the delivery order from the shipping line?
Yes. Collecting delivery orders and liaising with shipping lines is part of our customs clearance service.
Air unit load devices
| Air ULD | Base, cm | Deck |
|---|---|---|
| PMC pallet | 318 × 244 | Main / lower |
| PAG pallet | 318 × 224 | Main / lower |
| LD3 container | 156 × 153 · h 163 | Lower |
Typical IATA unit load devices. Usable height depends on the aircraft and deck; confirmed per carrier.
Chargeable weight · air · example
- Volumetric
- L × W × H (cm) ÷ 6,000 = kg
- Chargeable
- Greater of gross and volumetric
- Example
- 120 × 80 × 100 cm crate, gross 150 kg
- Result
- Gross 150 kg; volumetric 160 kg, which is chargeable
Containers · inside dimensions
| Container | Inside L × W × H | Volume | Payload* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft standard | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | 33 m³ | 28 t |
| 40 ft standard | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | 68 m³ | 26.5 t |
| 40 ft high cube | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m | 76 m³ | 26.5 t |
*Typical values; exact figures vary by carrier and container. LCL is charged per revenue ton: the greater of volume in m³ or weight in metric tons.
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