Abstract The United Arab Emirates has seen unprecedented economic growth in the last five decades. The growth has been fueled by the discovery and exploitation of oil resources. The country has invested heavily in the development of other sectors of the economy, which have further established it not only as an economic powerhouse in the Middle East but also as a major transport and logistics hub in the world. The sea transport and logistics sector has grown tremendously over the years to position the UAE as a major transit hub between Europe and Asia. This paper highlights the importance of sea transportation and logistics sector in the country. Further, the sector’s contribution to the economy through trade and employment has also been discussed. The recommendations offered also provide action points for the future of the sector. Introduction to Sea Transportation in UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has grown over the last five decades into one of the most prosperous economies of the world. The discovery of crude oil in the 1960s and 1970s has allowed the UAE to grow from a poor nation into one of the richest and fastest developing countries in the world (Keane & McGeehan, 2008). Issues such as the economic development and prosperity of the UAE have allowed the country to invest heavily in transport, logistics, and trade infrastructure, which have gradually placed it as a major transport hub in the world. The country has invested heavily in air, road, and sea transport where it has the best infrastructures in the three categories of transport and logistics. Indeed, the Dubai International Airport is the world’s second busiest airports by passengers and air traffic in the world. The country’s strategic location between Europe and Asia promotes its status as a chief transport center in the world. The country’s sea transport plays a very vital role in its economy. Further, the strategic location of the country in between Europe and Asia has allowed it to be a primary sea transport base between the two regions and thus the whole world (Irvine, 2008). In recognition of the country’s strategic location, the UAE has invested heavily in the development of ports to ensure that it can support logistical support for sea shipment in the region (Al-Qaydi & Jamil, 2007). Indeed, Dubai, which is the capital city of the UAE, is the leading logistics hub between Europe and Asia. The country has five seaports that support its status as a logistics base in the Middle East. The ports include Mina Zayed in Abu Dhabi, Jebel Ali and Mina Rashid in Dubai, Mina Khalid and Khor Fakkan, and Fujairah Port. Indeed, Jebel Ali Port, which is located in Jebel Free zone, is the biggest harbor in the Middle East. Besides, it is among the top ten world’s largest container ports (Lam, 2011). Findings, Evaluation, and Discussion Growth in the Sea Transport and Contribution to the UAE’s Strategic Objectives Transport and logistics is a large sector of the UAE’s economy. It accounted for approximately $4 trillion in 2014 (Mounime, Lotfi, & Hajbi, 2014). The transportation of goods or commercial transport services account for the bulk of revenues in the sector. Companies in the commercial transport sector are critical to the economy since they provide a vital link between th