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Customs Clearance in Dammam: King Abdulaziz Port, DMM Airport and Eastern Province Borders

Customs clearance for the Eastern Province at King Abdulaziz Port, King Fahd International Airport and the King Fahd Causeway, Batha, Salwa and Al Khafji land borders.

Typical clearance 3–7 working days · Dammam sailings limited in 2026

Where we clear in the Eastern Province

GatewayWhat clears there
King Abdulaziz Port, DammamContainers and project cargo, when sailings run
King Fahd International Airport (DMM)Air cargo and express
King Fahd CausewayRoad freight from Bahrain
Batha, Salwa and Al KhafjiRoad freight from the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait

Dammam in 2026

Several carriers have suspended Dammam bookings during the Hormuz disruption. We route Eastern Province cargo through Jeddah with 2–3 days by road, or through the UAE landbridge via Batha, and clear it at whichever gateway is fastest.

Documents we need

  • Commercial invoice and packing list
  • Bill of lading or air waybill
  • Certificate of origin
  • SABER SCoC, SFDA or MEWA permits where required
  • Importer CR, VAT number and customs code

Industries we clear for

  • Oil, gas and petrochemical equipment
  • Industrial spare parts and machinery
  • Construction materials for Eastern Province projects
  • Consumer goods for Dammam and Khobar retailers

Frequently asked questions

Which Eastern Province gateways do you clear at?

King Abdulaziz Port, King Fahd International Airport, the King Fahd Causeway, and the Batha, Salwa and Al Khafji land borders.

What if my cargo cannot reach Dammam by sea?

We clear it at the fastest open gateway, usually Jeddah or Batha, and truck it to the Eastern Province.

Reviewed by Hammad Basravi, Operations Manager, Freight & Customs · Updated October 2026