Free Zones Β· SHAMS

SHAMS Shipping β€” Courier from Sharjah Media City

SHAMS (Sharjah Media City) is a low-cost Sharjah free zone popular with media, creative, digital and e-commerce businesses. Shipping out still needs a gate pass and customs exit β€” we handle both, collect across the UAE, and roll every parcel into one monthly invoice.

βœ“ Built for SMEs & e-commerceβœ“ Gate pass handledβœ“ Pickup across the UAEβœ“ One monthly invoice

Updated 13 August 2026 Β· 2026 rates

SHAMS shipping at a glance

Direct answer: SHAMS is Sharjah Media City, a low-cost free zone full of media, creative and small e-commerce businesses. To ship goods out you need a gate pass and a customs export declaration, both of which we prepare for you.

Full nameSharjah Media City (SHAMS)
LocationSharjah, near Sharjah International Airport
Known forLow-cost licences for media, creative, digital and e-commerce businesses
To ship out you needA gate pass + customs export declaration for the zone
Who shipsThe SHAMS licence holder, or an appointed agent
Best forE-commerce orders, media & marketing goods, and samples
PickupWe collect across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Made simple for SHAMS businesses

Direct answer: most SHAMS licence holders are small media and e-commerce teams, so we keep shipping to a WhatsApp message and a scheduled pickup, with every parcel on one monthly invoice.

🧾 One monthly invoice

Every shipment on a single statement instead of dozens of card charges. Approved accounts get 30-day credit terms.

πŸ›οΈ E-commerce ready

Scheduled pickups and returns handling that scale with your order volume.

πŸ“„ Paperwork done for you

We prepare the gate pass and customs export for every SHAMS shipment, so first-time exporters don't have to learn the process.

First time exporting from SHAMS? You don't need to learn HS codes or gate passes β€” we prepare the customs paperwork and the gate pass for every shipment, so you can focus on your business.

The SHAMS export process

Even small parcels from SHAMS need a gate pass to leave the zone and a customs export step. Here is what happens β€” all handled for you.

  1. You WhatsApp us the parcel details and destination.
  2. We prepare the gate pass tied to your SHAMS licence.
  3. We prepare the customs export declaration so it clears customs.
  4. Our driver collects from your SHAMS office on a scheduled pickup.
  5. The gate pass is checked, the parcel is released and the courier ships it out.
  6. It lands on your one monthly invoice.

Want the full paperwork picture? See the UAE export documentation checklist.

Free Β· 24-hour turnaround

Send us last month's shipping invoice

We'll return a line-by-line comparison within 24 hours showing exactly what the same shipments would have cost with us β€” no commitment, no contract. If we can't beat your rate, we'll tell you.

Your invoice is used only to prepare your quote. We never share it.

Get your rate card

See your exact SHAMS shipping rates

Tell us your volume, weights and destinations. We'll build a real rate card for your SHAMS lanes β€” gate pass and customs included β€” and send it within 2 working hours.

  • Pickup from your SHAMS office in Sharjah
  • One consolidated monthly invoice
  • No obligation and no contract lock-in

Request a Corporate Rate Card

Corporate accounts start at 20 shipments/month. We reply within 2 working hours.

Prefer to talk? WhatsApp us directly. No obligation, no contract lock-in.

βœ“ Opening WhatsApp with your details. If nothing happens, message us at +971 50 304 7470.

Frequently asked questions

How do I ship from SHAMS?
Send us the parcel details and destination on WhatsApp. We prepare the gate pass and customs export declaration for your SHAMS licence, then collect from your Sharjah Media City office. Everything lands on one monthly invoice.
Where is SHAMS located?
SHAMS (Sharjah Media City) is in Sharjah, close to Sharjah International Airport and a short drive from Dubai. We collect from SHAMS as part of our Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah pickup area.
Do I need a gate pass to ship from SHAMS?
Yes. SHAMS goods sit in a bonded free zone, so they need a gate pass to leave the zone plus a customs export step β€” even for small parcels. We prepare both for you.
Is SHAMS good for e-commerce shipping?
Yes. SHAMS is a low-cost licence popular with media and small online sellers, so we set those teams up with simple scheduled pickups, returns handling and one consolidated monthly invoice.
I only ship a few parcels a month β€” can I open an account?
Corporate accounts start at around 20 shipments per month. Below that, our standard per-parcel rates are usually the better fit β€” message us and we'll set you up the simplest way for your volume.
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