Typical door-to-city transit, plus 3–7 working days for customs clearance. Read the complete guide to shipping to Saudi Arabia →
Cleared at Jeddah or King Khalid Airport (RUH), delivered by road
Shipping from USA to Riyadh →Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdullah Port, the main open gateway in 2026
Shipping from USA to Jeddah →King Abdulaziz Port when sailings run, otherwise via Jeddah or the UAE landbridge
Shipping from USA to Dammam →| Route | Mode | Transit (indicative) | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast → Jeddah | FCL / LCL sea | 22–38 days port to port | 20ft 2,500–4,500 · 40ft 3,500–6,000 |
| Houston → Dammam / Jeddah | FCL / LCL sea | 30–45 days port to port | 20ft 2,500–4,500 · 40ft 3,500–6,000 |
| West Coast → Jeddah | FCL / LCL sea | 35–50 days port to port | 20ft 2,500–4,500 · 40ft 3,500–6,000 |
| US airports → JED / RUH / DMM | Air cargo | 3–6 days door to airport | USD 4–7 per kg |
| USA → KSA | Express courier | 3–5 working days door to door | Live on platform |
Market notice. Most US–Saudi sailings transship via a Mediterranean or Gulf hub. Customs clearance typically adds 3–7 working days. Indicative market ranges, October 2026, in USD: port-to-port base freight, excluding war-risk and emergency surcharges, THC and local charges. Rates are elevated because of the Strait of Hormuz disruption, and several carriers have suspended Dammam and Jubail bookings, so most sea cargo currently moves via Jeddah or King Abdullah Port plus road.
US export filings. US exports may need an EEI filing, and some technology goods need US export licences. Your supplier handles these; we check before booking.
SFDA and SASO. Medical devices, supplements and food need SFDA authorization. Vehicles must meet Saudi (SASO) specifications.
Project cargo. Oversized energy equipment often moves as breakbulk or project cargo. Share drawings and weights early.
Send the origin city, commodity, weight or volume and your Saudi hub. We quote within one working day.
We book space and arrange pickup from your supplier, or receive the cargo at the port under FOB.
Our clearance team files through FASAH and handles SABER and SFDA checks before arrival.
Released cargo moves straight into our domestic LTL and FTL network to your warehouse.
Mismatched details are the most common cause of clearance delays. We check the full set before your cargo ships.
Most regulated products need a Product Certificate (PCoC) and a Shipment Certificate (SCoC) on SABER. The SCoC must be issued before the customs declaration is filed, or cargo cannot clear.
Food, cosmetics, medical devices and pharmaceuticals need SFDA registration or a release permit. Alcohol, pork products and narcotics cannot be imported.
Send us your HS code and we'll check →Customs duty is charged on the CIF value. Most goods attract 5%, some are duty-free and some carry higher rates. VAT of 15% is then charged on CIF plus duty.
We confirm the exact duty rate for your HS code with your quote, so there are no surprises on arrival.
FOB (recommended): your supplier loads the vessel; we handle everything after. You control cost and timing.
EXW: we collect from the factory. Best when the supplier has no export experience.
CIF / CFR: the supplier books freight. Cheaper upfront, less control, higher destination charges.
DAP / DDP: delivered to your door. DAP quoted as standard; DDP case by case.
Sea freight from the East Coast takes about 22–38 days port to port, longer from the Gulf and West Coasts. Air cargo takes 3–6 days.
Vehicles must meet Saudi specifications and age rules. Send us the VIN and we'll check eligibility before quoting.
Yes, in containers, flat-racks or breakbulk, with lifting and site delivery arranged in Saudi Arabia.
The more detail you give, the faster we quote. We reply with the best mode and the full landed cost within one working day.
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