Logistics
Logistics — Jebel Ali to 80+ Destinations
Direct sailings out of Jebel Ali to 80+ ports. FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP and FCA terms. 20'FCL, 40'FCL, LCL and break-bulk options.
Kehkashan dispatches FCL and LCL containers from Jebel Ali to 80 plus destination ports under FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP and FCA Incoterms. Every shipment includes a Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, packing list, phytosanitary certificate, Certificate of Origin, fumigation certificate and Certificate of Analysis.
- FOB / CFR / CIF / DAP / FCA
- 20'FCL · 40'FCL · LCL
- Direct Jebel Ali sailings
- Phyto + COO + COA
Incoterms — what they mean for you
Five Incoterms cover virtually every Kehkashan deal. Pick the term that matches who controls freight, insurance and inland.
| Incoterm | Definition | Who pays freight | Who pays insurance | When risk transfers | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOB Jebel Ali | Free On Board — seller delivers goods on the vessel at the named port of shipment. | Buyer | Buyer | On vessel at Jebel Ali | Buyer has freight forwarder; wants control of routing and rate |
| CFR (destination) | Cost and Freight — seller pays freight to the named destination port. | Seller | Buyer | On vessel at Jebel Ali | Buyer wants landed-port pricing but holds own marine insurance |
| CIF (destination) | Cost, Insurance and Freight — seller pays freight + minimum cover marine insurance. | Seller | Seller (minimum cover) | On vessel at Jebel Ali | Buyer wants single all-in price with insurance bundled |
| DAP (destination) | Delivered At Place — seller delivers goods ready for unloading at the named place. | Seller | Seller (recommended) | At named place, before unloading | Buyer wants door-to-port or door-to-yard delivery |
| FCA (Jebel Ali) | Free Carrier — seller delivers goods to a carrier nominated by buyer at the named place. | Buyer | Buyer | On handover to nominated carrier | Buyer's freight forwarder picks up at our Jebel Ali yard |
Lead-time matrix from Jebel Ali
Ocean transit by destination port. Pre-vessel production lead time runs 14 to 21 days separately on most products.
| Port | Country | Lead time (days) | Typical Incoterm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 5–8 | FOB / CFR |
| Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 5–8 | FOB / CFR |
| Hamad | Qatar | 3–5 | CIF |
| Shuwaikh | Kuwait | 3–5 | CIF |
| Sohar | Oman | 2–4 | CIF |
| Khalifa | UAE | 1–2 | FCA |
| Aqaba | Jordan | 7–10 | CFR |
| Mombasa | Kenya | 12–18 | CIF |
| Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 14–20 | CIF |
| Alexandria | Egypt | 8–12 | CFR |
| Casablanca | Morocco | 14–20 | CFR |
| Lagos (Apapa) | Nigeria | 16–22 | CIF |
| Hamburg | Germany | 21–28 | CIF / DAP |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | 21–28 | CIF / DAP |
| Mersin | Turkey | 12–16 | CFR |
| Bandar Abbas | Iran | 4–7 | CFR |
| Karachi | Pakistan | 3–5 | FOB / CFR |
| Chittagong | Bangladesh | 9–13 | CFR |
Containerization options
Choose the container format that matches volume and unloading capability at destination.
20'FCL
Full Container Load, 20-foot. ~25 metric tonnes for most seed and oilseed; 16–20 MT for spices by density. The default unit for one-product, one-origin shipments.
40'FCL / 40'HC
Full Container Load, 40-foot or 40-foot high-cube. ~50 metric tonnes for low-density forage seed; 28–32 MT for high-density castor or guar. Use for committed-volume buyers.
LCL
Less than Container Load. Trial volumes below the 20'FCL threshold consolidate with other Jebel Ali cargo. Lead time runs 5 to 10 days longer than FCL on most lanes.
Break-bulk
Non-containerised cargo on conventional vessels. Reserved for very large bulk programmes (1,000 MT plus) or destinations without containerised port handling, on inquiry.
Packaging options
Pack format drives container density, handling cost at destination and shelf life. Buyer-marked bags are available with 21–30 day artwork lead time.
| Pack type | Typical use | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 kg PP woven bag | Forage seed, oilseed, industrial seed | Low cost, easy handling, food-grade liner option | Less weather-resistant than jute on long sea legs |
| 50 kg jute bag | Spice, oilseed, dried botanicals | Breathable, traditional, recyclable | Heavier per unit, lower container density |
| 1 MT FIBC jumbo bag | Bulk programmes, automated unloading | Highest density per container, fastest unloading | Requires forklift or hoist at destination |
| Drum | Liquid by-products (rare in our book) | Sealed, hazard-rated where required | Steel weight reduces payload |
| Corrugated carton | Vegetable seed F1, dried rose petal, sprouting retail | Cool-chain friendly, retail-ready | Higher unit cost, lower container density |
Documentation set per shipment
Every Kehkashan dispatch ships with a fixed export pack. EAC-marked, USDA, EU-format and certified-organic addenda issue on request and as required by destination.
- Bill of Lading — issued by the carrier, endorsed for buyer to take title.
- Commercial Invoice — line items, Incoterm, currency, payment terms.
- Packing List — pack type, weight per bag, bag count, container marks.
- Phytosanitary Certificate — UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
- Certificate of Origin — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, UAE government attested.
- Form A (GSP) — for buyers in countries operating GSP preferential tariffs.
- Fumigation Certificate — methyl-bromide or aluminium-phosphide treatment.
- Certificate of Analysis — purity, germination, moisture, grade per ISTA, Sortex, SHU.
- ISTA Report — for forage, vegetable, sprouting and specialty seed shipments.
Logistics FAQ
Quote landed at your port. One Incoterm. One BL.
Send an RFQ with product, destination port and Incoterm preference. We return options, indicative pricing and the document set inside one working day.
Logistics from Kehkashan ex Jebel Ali. Direct sailings, full export pack, EAC and certified-organic on request.