FAQ
Frequently asked questions
About Ferry Global
What does Ferry Global Logistics do?
Ferry Global Logistics and General Transport L.L.C is an Abu Dhabi logistics company licensed for land, sea and air freight, customs clearance, warehousing, loading and offloading, heavy and light truck transport, heavy equipment rental, bus rental, vehicle recovery and oil and gas facility services.
Is Ferry Global Logistics licensed?
Yes. The company holds Abu Dhabi Economic Licence CN-4834162, issued through the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (Department of Economic Development), and is a member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Where is Ferry Global Logistics based?
The company's licensed address is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City (MBZ), Abu Dhabi, next to the Musaffah industrial area. It is the only office, and the company serves all seven emirates from there.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote form, message us on WhatsApp or call +971 58 556 6343. Include the pickup and delivery locations, cargo or job details, and the date you need the work done.
Can you handle freight, customs clearance and delivery together?
Yes. Freight, customs clearance, warehousing and truck transport are all licensed activities for us, so a shipment can be planned from port or airport through to final delivery with one point of contact.
Land Freight
What information do you need for a land freight quote?
Pickup and delivery locations, a description of the goods, total weight, dimensions or pallet count, the required date, and any loading or unloading equipment available on site.
Do you handle part loads as well as full trucks?
Yes. Tell us the size of the consignment and we will advise whether a part load or a dedicated vehicle is the better option for cost and timing.
Can you deliver to construction sites and industrial yards?
Yes. Let us know about access restrictions, gate requirements and whether offloading equipment is available at the site so we can plan the delivery correctly.
Sea Freight
Should I choose FCL or LCL?
It depends on volume, cost and timing. As a rough guide, if your cargo fills most of a 20ft container, FCL is usually worth comparing. Share your volume and we will advise.
Can you handle both the shipping and the customs clearance?
Yes. Customs clearance is a licensed activity for us, so the ocean leg, clearance and delivery trucking can be planned together.
What documents are needed for sea freight into the UAE?
Typically a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin, plus any permits specific to the goods. Requirements vary by commodity, so check with us before shipping.
Air Freight
How is air freight priced?
Air freight is priced on chargeable weight — whichever is higher between the actual weight and the volumetric weight calculated from the dimensions.
Can you ship batteries or chemicals by air?
Some dangerous goods can fly with correct classification, packing and declaration. Send us the safety data sheet and we will confirm what is possible.
Customs Clearance
What documents are needed for customs clearance in the UAE?
Typically a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill and certificate of origin. Certain goods also need permits from the relevant authority before release.
Can you clear goods that someone else shipped?
Yes. You can use us for clearance and delivery only, even if the freight was booked by your supplier or another forwarder.
Can clearance be started before the cargo arrives?
Yes, and it is recommended. Sharing documents early lets us spot problems before port storage and container charges start to build.
Warehousing & Storage
Do you offer short-term storage?
Yes, warehousing can be arranged for short buffer periods as well as longer-term storage. Share the volume and duration for a proposal.
Can you store goods straight after customs clearance?
Yes. Cleared cargo can be trucked directly to storage and dispatched later on your instructions.
Loading & Offloading
Can you de-stuff a container at our warehouse?
Yes. Tell us the container size, whether cargo is loose or palletised, and what handling equipment you have on site.
Do you provide loading as a standalone service?
Yes. Loading and offloading can be booked on its own or as part of a transport move.
Heavy Truck Transport
Can you move machinery between sites?
Yes. Share the machine weight, dimensions and photos so we can choose the trailer and plan loading.
Do oversized loads need permits?
Loads beyond standard size or weight limits generally need road permits and sometimes escorts. We confirm what applies once we have the load details.
Light Truck Transport
When should I book a light truck instead of a heavy truck?
For smaller loads, city-centre deliveries and frequent short runs, a light truck is usually quicker and more economical.
Heavy Equipment Rental
Which machines are available for hire?
Availability changes, so please send your requirement — the job, load weight, lift height and duration — and we will confirm a suitable machine and its specifications.
Can the machine come with an operator?
Tell us whether you need an operator when you request a quote, along with your site's certification requirements, and we will confirm what can be provided.
Do you deliver hired equipment to site?
Yes. As a licensed transport company we can arrange delivery and collection of hired equipment.
Bus Rental & Staff Transport
Can you provide daily staff transport for a construction site?
Yes. Share passenger numbers, pickup points, the site location and shift times for a quotation.
Vehicle Recovery & Towing
Do you repair vehicles?
No. Our licence covers towing and transporting broken-down vehicles without repair. We take the vehicle to the garage or yard you choose.
Oil & Gas Logistics Support
What oil and gas services are you licensed for?
Our Abu Dhabi licence includes onshore and offshore oil and gas fields and facilities services, alongside freight, heavy transport, equipment rental and passenger transport.
Tell us what needs moving.
Share the cargo, the locations and the date. We reply with a plan and a price.