# Transport, shipping and storage business activities in the UAE

> 66 activities the Dubai DET catalogue files under its “Trasport, shipping and storage” group. Of them, IFZA (Dubai) lists 31, Ajman Free Zone 10 and Dubai mainland (DET) 66. All three routes list 9 of these 66 activities. Only the mainland lists 34. 28 activities need an outside approval before the licence issues.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/groups/trasport-shipping-and-storage
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- Activities: 66
- IFZA (Dubai): 31
- Ajman Free Zone: 10
- Dubai mainland (DET): 66

## Activities in this group

A tick means that route's own catalogue lists the activity. Same name at: other zone catalogues naming it, a name match rather than an equivalence. DET licence types: Commercial and Professional. 28 activities need an outside approval before the licence issues.

| Activity | DET code | Approval | IFZA | Ajman FZ | Mainland | Same name at |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Air Cargo Agent](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/air-cargo-agent) | 5229018 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Air Cargo Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/air-cargo-services) | 5224003 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Air Lines Of Passengers & Cargo Transportation](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/air-lines-of-passengers-and-cargo-transportation) | 5110001 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Aircraft Classification Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/aircraft-classification-services) | 7490003 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Airplane Management & Operation](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/airplane-management-and-operation) | 5223003 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Airport Ground Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/airport-ground-services) | 5223001 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Animals Transport](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/animals-transport) | 4923015 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Appointed General Agent For Airline/Airlines](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/appointed-general-agent-for-airline-airlines) | 5229016 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Aviation Services Coordination](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/aviation-services-coordination) | 5223006 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Aviation Trading Brokerage](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/aviation-trading-brokerage) | 5229020 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Biological Materials Transport](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/biological-materials-transport) | 4923019 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Bus Management & Operation](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/bus-management-and-operation) | 5221011 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Cargo Transport by Heavy Trucks](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/cargo-transport-by-heavy-trucks) | 4923009 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Cargo Transport by Light Trucks](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/cargo-transport-by-light-trucks) | 4923010 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [Charters for Passengers & Cargo](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/charters-for-passengers-and-cargo) | 5120001 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Chemicals& Wastes Transportation](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/chemicals-and-wastes-transportation) | 4923018 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Civil Aviation Information Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/civil-aviation-information-services) | 5223004 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Collateral Management Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/collateral-management-services) | 6619015 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Explosive Materials Transport](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/explosive-materials-transport) | 4923101 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Fleet Vehicles Management](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/fleet-vehicles-management) | 5221010 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Fodder & Animal Feed Transport](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/fodder-and-animal-feed-transport) | 4923016 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Freight Broker](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/freight-broker) | 5229101 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Garbage Trucks Rental](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/garbage-trucks-rental) | 7710010 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Hazardous Materials Transport](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/hazardous-materials-transport) | 4923008 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Heavy Lift Solution Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/heavy-lift-solution-services) | 5221004 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Inter Urban public Buses Service](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/inter-urban-public-buses-service) | 4922002 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [International Airline Representative Office](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/international-airline-representative-office) | 5229019 | — | — | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Land Transport Agent](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/land-transport-agent) | 5229015 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [Liquid Gas Tanks Rental](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/liquid-gas-tanks-rental) | 7710006 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Lubricants & Petroleum Wastes Transport](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/lubricants-and-petroleum-wastes-transport) | 4923020 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Management & Operation of High- Altitude Activities](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/management-and-operation-of-high-altitude-activities) | 5120006 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Management & Operation of Space- Supporting Flights](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/management-and-operation-of-space-supporting-flights) | 5120004 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Money & Valuables Transport Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/money-and-valuables-transport-services) | 8010002 | — | — | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Motor Vehicles Transport Trucks Rental](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/motor-vehicles-transport-trucks-rental) | 7710008 | — | — | — | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Motor Vehicles Transportation](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/motor-vehicles-transportation) | 4923017 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [New & Used Furniture Removal](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/new-and-used-furniture-removal) | 4923003 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Non-emergency Transport of Patients & Elders](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/non-emergency-transport-of-patients-and-elders) | 4922012 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Operating Space Objects for Space Exploration & Space Resource Extraction Missions](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/operating-space-objects-for-space-exploration-and-space-resource-extraction-missions) | 5120005 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Passenger Luggage Delivery](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/passenger-luggage-delivery) | 5229010 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Passengers Transport by Rented Buses](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/passengers-transport-by-rented-buses) | 4922006 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Ports Management](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/ports-management) | 5222001 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Radioactive Materials Transport](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/radioactive-materials-transport) | 4923012 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Rail Management & Operation](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/rail-management-and-operation) | 5221002 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Raw Materials Transport by Road](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/raw-materials-transport-by-road) | 4923002 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Refrigerator Trucks Rental](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/refrigerator-trucks-rental) | 7710009 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Salvaging Distressed Vessels](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/salvaging-distressed-vessels) | 5222004 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Sea Cargo Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/sea-cargo-services) | 5224002 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Sea Shipping Lines Agents](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/sea-shipping-lines-agents) | 5229017 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Sea Transport Of Oil & Petroleum Products](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/sea-transport-of-oil-and-petroleum-products) | 5012004 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [Sea Transport of Radioactive, Chemical & Biological Materials](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/sea-transport-of-radioactive-chemical-and-biological-materials) | 5012005 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Ship Chandlers](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/ship-chandlers) | 5629004 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Ship Management & Operation](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/ship-management-and-operation) | 5222005 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Ship Piloting & Towing Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/ship-piloting-and-towing-services) | 5222002 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Ship Rental Intermediator](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/ship-rental-intermediator) | 5229007 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Shipping Containers Loading & Unloading Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/shipping-containers-loading-and-unloading-services) | 5224006 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Slot Coordination Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/slot-coordination-services) | 5223009 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Space Logistics Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/space-logistics-services) | 5229021 | — | — | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [Spacecraft Launch & Return Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/spacecraft-launch-and-return-services) | 5120003 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Suitcase and Luggage packing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/suitcase-and-luggage-packing) | 5229009 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Transport by Refrigerator Trucks](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/transport-by-refrigerator-trucks) | 4923006 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Service](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/unmanned-aerial-vehicle-drone-service) | 5229014 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Urban public Buses Service](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/urban-public-buses-service) | 4921001 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Vessel Classification Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/vessel-classification-services) | 7490016 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Vessels Inspection](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/vessels-inspection) | 7490002 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Warehousing & Storage Management & Operation](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/warehousing-and-storage-management-and-operation) | 5210008 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Water Transport](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/water-transport) | 4923005 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |

## Where the grouping comes from

The group is the one the Invest in Dubai (DET) business activity catalogue gives each activity code, under the label “Trasport, shipping and storage”. An activity appears here when its guide carries that DET code.

Licence types in this group: Commercial, Professional. Catalogue checked 2026-09-05. [DET catalogue](https://app.invest.dubai.ae/search-business-activities)

## Related

- [All business activities and groups](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities)
- [Dubai mainland](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland)
- [Compare setup routes](https://dubaisetupindex.com/compare)