Full loads,
borders handled.
FTL and LTL across the Emirates and into Saudi, Oman and Kuwait, one waybill, one contact, manifests filed before you reach the border.
Our Land Freight Services
Flexible, dedicated, and shared ground transport configurations engineered for the region.
Full Truckload (FTL)
A dedicated truck for your cargo alone — suited to large or high-volume shipments.
Less than Truckload (LTL)
Shared truck space for smaller shipments — cost-effective when you don't need a full truck.
When to Choose Land Freight
Land freight fits regional distribution and cross-border shipments where road access makes sense — domestic delivery across the UAE, or cross-border cargo to neighboring markets. It offers a flexible middle ground between the speed of air freight and the bulk cost-efficiency of sea freight.
Explore Air Freight or Sea Freight.
Land Freight
Coverage
Complete the information and documentation needed for a successful import and export of your products and materials.
Domestic
Distribution within the UAE, city to city.
Import
Bringing cargo into the UAE by road from regional origins.
Export
Sending cargo out of the UAE to regional and cross-border destinations.
Cross-Border
Coverage across the GCC, Turkey, Jordan, Syria, and Europe.
Available Truck Types
Zajel operates a fleet of owned and partner vehicles covering the full range of land freight requirements, from small consignments within the UAE to heavy cargo moving across borders to Europe.
40-Foot Box Truck
Full-size enclosed box trucks built for high-volume, full truckload (FTL) shipments. The standard choice for long-haul and cross-border moves where maximum cargo capacity is the priority.
Flatbed Trailers
Open platform trailers for oversized cargo, construction materials, machinery, and equipment that cannot fit in enclosed containers. Available with securing equipment including straps, chains, and dunnage for safe transport.
Standard Dry Trucks
Enclosed dry freight trucks for general cargo, packaged goods, and palletized shipments. Available in multiple sizes from 3-ton pickup trucks for local deliveries to 40-foot trailers for full truckload (FTL) shipments across the GCC and beyond.
Refrigerated Trucks (Reefer)
Temperature-controlled vehicles for pharmaceutical products, perishable goods, food and beverage, and any cargo requiring a maintained temperature range during transit. Temperature monitoring throughout the journey with documentation provided for compliance and cold chain verification.
- Temperature range: -25°C to +25°C
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Cold chain compliance documentation
Curtain-side Trailers
Side-loading trailers that allow quick loading and unloading from the side without specialized dock equipment. Suitable for oversized pallets, building materials, and shipments that require crane or forklift loading from the side.
Low Loader Trailers
Heavy-duty trailers designed for transporting heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and project cargo that exceeds standard height and weight limits. Used for construction equipment, generators, and large industrial components.
Fleet Capacity & Scale
Zajel's combined fleet of owned and partner vehicles ensures availability for scheduled, on-demand, and project-based land freight requirements across all routes.
Compliance & Customs Expertise
Cross-border road freight involves documentation, duty, and border clearance requirements that vary by route and destination. Zajel manages customs clearance and compliance on your behalf, so your shipment moves across borders without unnecessary delays.
What We Move
Comprehensive handling capabilities tailored to diverse commercial cargo requirements.
General Cargo
Commercial goods and parcels
Oversized & Project Cargo
Large-format and heavy-lift shipments
Oil & Gas Equipment
Industrial and energy-sector machinery
Hazardous Materials
Handled to full compliance standards
Land Freight
Cross-border trucking and rail, delivered on schedule
From full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) services to heavy haulage and intermodal rail, our extensive land network connects regional hubs seamlessly, backed by real-time tracking and dedicated dispatch support.
Who We Work With
Industries We Serve
Zajel's air freight network moves time-critical cargo for industries where speed and reliability are non-negotiable.
Oil & Gas
Specialized handling for energy sector equipment and materials.
Construction & Heavy Industry
Reliable movement for bulky, high-value project cargo.
Manufacturing
Structured freight movement to keep production lines supplied.
Retail & General Trade
Consistent delivery windows for high-volume merchandise.
Food & Beverage
Time-sensitive handling for perishable and packaged goods.
Electronics
Careful handling for high-value, sensitive components.
Pharmaceuticals
Compliant, closely tracked movement of medical shipments.
Border Crossings & Customs Clearance
Cross-border land freight requires customs clearance at each border point along the route. We manage all documentation and coordination so your cargo moves without unnecessary delays.
| Border Crossing | Countries |
|---|---|
Al Ghuwaifat | UAE to Saudi |
Hatta / Al Ain | UAE to Oman |
Al Batha | Saudi to UAE |
Sila (Abu Samra) | Saudi to Qatar |
King Fahad Causeway | Saudi to Bahrain |
Al Haditha / Karameh | Saudi to Jordan |
Habur / Cilvegozu | Turkey to Europe |
What We Handle at Every Border
Pre-filed customs manifests, direct coordination with certified brokers, and real-time tracking updates as your shipment clears each border.
- Manifest submission prior to arrival
- Active resolution of inspection holds
Clearance Guidelines & Estimates
Clearance times are estimates and vary depending on cargo type, time of day, and border traffic volume. Special cargo types like hazardous or oversized freight may require additional inspection time.
Seamless border coordination ensures your cross-border land shipments experience minimal dwell times and smooth regulatory compliance across all transit corridors.
How a Freight
Quote Works
A simple, three-step process — from inquiry to a quote tailored precisely to your shipment.
01 / 03TIR: Simplified International Road Transport
Zajel utilizes the TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers) system for international road freight shipments, enabling faster border crossings and simplified customs procedures across multiple countries in a single journey.
What is TIR?
The TIR Convention is an international customs transit system administered by the International Road Transport Union (IRU). It allows goods to move across international borders in sealed vehicles or containers with minimal customs intervention at each crossing point. Instead of inspecting and processing cargo at every border, customs authorities accept the TIR Carnet as a guarantee, significantly reducing clearance times.
- Administered by the IRU
- 77+ countries
- Sealed vehicles
How TIR benefits your shipment
5 key advantages
TIR-covered shipments pass through customs with reduced inspections and paperwork at each border, saving hours or even days on multi-country routes.
The TIR Carnet serves as an internationally recognized customs guarantee, eliminating the need for separate bonds or deposits at each country of transit.
Goods travel in sealed vehicles from origin to destination. The seal is verified at borders without unloading, reducing handling risk and transit time.
TIR is recognized in over 77 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa, making it the standard for overland trade on routes from the UAE through the GCC, Jordan, Turkey, and into Europe.
By reducing border delays and eliminating the need for multiple transit guarantees, TIR lowers the overall cost of multi-border land freight operations.
When Zajel uses TIR
TIR is applied on international land freight routes that cross two or more borders, particularly on corridors from the UAE through Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Turkey into European destinations. Our team determines the optimal customs transit method for each shipment based on the route and cargo type.
Temperature Controlled Land Freight
For pharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemical, and other temperature-sensitive cargo, Zajel provides dedicated cold chain land freight services across the UAE and GCC.
Uncompromising Thermal Integrity
Engineered for maximum reliability across long-haul regional corridors, protecting sensitive goods under strict environmental controls.
Temperature range
Our refrigerated fleet supports a range from minus 25 degrees Celsius to plus 25 degrees Celsius, covering frozen, chilled, and ambient-controlled requirements.
Real-time monitoring
Every temperature-controlled shipment is equipped with monitoring devices that record temperature readings throughout the journey.
GDP compliance
For pharmaceutical shipments, our cold chain processes align with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements, ensuring that medicines and healthcare products maintain their required temperature conditions from pickup to delivery.
Cargo Applications:
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