What Is CBM and How Do You Calculate It?
CBM measures the space cargo occupies. Calculate it by multiplying length × width × height in metres, then add the volume of every package in the shipment.
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Dubai Customs Notice 18/2026: A Practical Guide to Free-Zone Re-Exports
How Dubai Customs Notice 18/2026 applies to eligible free-zone re-exports: zones, exit points, the 30-day and 45-day clocks, and a pre-dispatch checklist.
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Dangerous-Goods Road Freight Across the GCC: What Shippers Should Confirm
What to confirm before arranging dangerous-goods road freight in the GCC: classification, packaging, documents, route rules and written carrier acceptance.
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Connecting Maritime Experience with New Business Opportunities
JW Marine's international plans, and the technology and media interests that connect business communities in India and the UAE.
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Alen John Recognised as Entrepreneur of the Year at ET Indo Global Leaders 2025
JW Marine's Founder and MD received the Entrepreneur of the Year recognition at ET Indo Global Leaders 2025 in Dubai.
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Vehicle and Project Cargo Handling Services in the UAE
RoRo and container vehicle shipping, heavy-lift planning, permits and insurance for vehicles and project cargo.
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Optimising Shipping Costs with Consolidated LCL Services
What LCL is, why it lowers costs, how our consolidation process works and when it beats FCL.
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Freight Forwarding from the USA and Canada to the UAE
FCL and LCL sea freight, air freight, vehicle shipping and project cargo from the USA and Canada to the UAE.
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Customs Clearance Across Key UAE Ports and Free Zones
Clearance through our own offices at RAK Ports, Fujairah, Dubai and Sharjah: documents, duties and specialised cargo handled locally.
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The Crucial Role of Insurance in Freight Forwarding: Lessons from the Ningbo Port Explosion
Lessons from the Ningbo explosion on why cargo insurance matters: financial protection, continuity, liability and regular reviews of cover.
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Rising Attacks on Merchant Ships by Houthi Forces
Sea-drone and tanker attacks in mid-2024 raised risks for seafarers and pushed up insurance and operating costs.
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DP World Opens the Cochin Economic Zone in Kerala
Kerala's first Free Trade Warehousing Zone opens inside Cochin Port, with 67 value-added services and links to Jebel Ali Free Zone.
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Red Sea Conflict Disrupts Shipping and Extends Container Transit Times
Suez Canal transits fell about 80% year on year in May 2024, adding 10 to 14 days to key container routes.
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Why Choose JW Marine Over Other Freight Forwarders?
Roots in shipping agency and chartering, local expertise with global reach, technology and a full range of logistics services.
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The Future of Freight Forwarding and Logistics: How JW Marine Is Adapting
Adapting to disruption, investing in digital tools, operating responsibly and building strong partnerships.
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Vadhavan Port Set to Become India's Largest Hub on the IMEEC Route
India approved a INR 762 billion deep-water port at Vadhavan, a key link in the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor.
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Hapag-Lloyd Expects Red Sea Diversions to Continue, Even With a Ceasefire
Hapag-Lloyd said Suez diversions would continue even after a ceasefire, and that restoring schedules would take four to six weeks.
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Maersk Announces Delays and Blank Sailings Due to Severe Port Congestion
Severe congestion at Mediterranean and Asian ports led Maersk to announce blank sailings in mid-2024, as container spot rates kept rising.
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UAE and China Sign 19 Agreements to Boost Investment and Cooperation
Nineteen agreements cover investment, the Belt and Road Initiative, tourism and technology, as UAE–China non-oil trade reached USD 81 billion in 2023.
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Emirates Shipping Line Launches a New Route to Chinese Ports
A new Emirates Shipping Line service links UAE ports with Shanghai, Shenzhen and Qingdao, adding capacity on the UAE–China lane.
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Port Congestion in Asia: Singapore Delays More Than Double
Red Sea diversions and a rush of Chinese exports pushed Singapore berthing delays to about a week in May 2024.
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UAE and South Korea Sign a CEPA to Boost Trade and Investment
A CEPA signed in Seoul will remove tariffs on over 90% of goods traded between the UAE and South Korea within ten years.
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Shipping Container Types and Sizes: A Practical Overview
Dry van, high cube, reefer, open top, flat rack, tank and specialist containers, with approximate dimensions, payload and CBM.
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JW Marine & Freight Joins DF Alliance by DP World as a Premium Member
JW Marine & Freight's premium membership of DF Alliance, the freight-forwarder network by DP World, and the services we bring to it.
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7 Ways to Avoid Common Freight and Shipping Fraud
Vet partners, use trusted carriers, check documents, secure cargo, pay safely, train staff and stay informed.
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Introducing Our New Local & GCC Transport Department
A dedicated department for UAE and GCC road transport, with standard trucks, side loaders, flatbeds and pick-ups.
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Exploring New Horizons: JW Marine Meets Fujairah Port About Dibba
JW Marine's directors met Fujairah Port's leadership to discuss the operational feasibility of a new branch at Dibba Port.
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Dubai Customs Handled 22 Million Bags at Dubai Airports in H1 2023
Dubai Customs' airport centres processed over 22 million bags in H1 2023, alongside services that support re-exports and document delivery.
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Air Cargo in the UAE: Weaker Demand and a Challenging Trade Environment
What drove the slowdown in UAE air cargo, how e-commerce and sustainability affect the sector, and the strategies supporting recovery.
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UAE Logistics in 2023: Five Trends Shaping the Supply Chain
Jebel Ali's role, the UAE's logistics performance, warehouse technology, greener operations and e-commerce: five 2023 trends and what they mean for shippers.
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The UAE Logistics Market: Growth, Technology and the Challenges Ahead
Jebel Ali's expansion, greener operations, digital last-mile delivery and blockchain, plus the cost and capacity challenges that come with growth.
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Introducing JW Marine's Air Consolidation Service Between the UAE and Italy
A planned air consolidation service between the UAE and Italy, with competitive rates, tailored handling, tracking and partners at both ends.
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Air Freight Forwarding Between the UAE and China
Competitive air freight between the UAE and China, with trusted Chinese partners, customs support and tracking from booking to delivery.
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Air Freight Forwarding Between the UAE and Italy
Direct air connections, streamlined customs, tracking, careful documentation and temperature-controlled options between the UAE and Italy.
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Freight Forwarding in the UAE Amid Recent Government Changes
Customs rules, port and airport growth, digitisation and free-zone benefits: what recent UAE changes mean for freight forwarding.
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Logistics in a Changing World: How We Adapt to Current Affairs
Sustainability, digital tools, resilience planning, last-mile delivery, safety and changing trade rules: how we keep supply chains moving.
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Streamlining Logistics for Seamless Operations
Well-located warehouses, careful packing, tracking, a dedicated fleet and an experienced team: the basics of seamless logistics.
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Credit Facility for Clients: Flexible Payment Terms from JW Marine & Freight
Flexible payment terms for approved clients across freight, customs, warehousing and transport, with a simple application process.
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