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
Customs clearance in Riyadh →Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdullah Port, the main open gateway in 2026
Customs clearance in Jeddah →King Abdulaziz Port when sailings run, otherwise via Jeddah or the UAE landbridge
Customs clearance in Dammam →| Route | Mode | Transit (indicative) | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille-Fos → Jeddah | FCL / LCL sea | 8–14 days port to port | 20ft 1,500–3,500 · 40ft 2,500–5,000 |
| Le Havre → Jeddah | FCL / LCL sea | 14–22 days port to port | 20ft 1,500–3,500 · 40ft 2,500–5,000 |
| France → Dammam | FCL / LCL sea | — | Limited sailings: quote on request |
| Paris CDG → JED / RUH / DMM | Air cargo | 2–4 days door to airport | USD 2.5–5 per kg |
| France → KSA | Express courier | 2–4 working days door to door | Live on platform |
Market notice. Europe–Saudi sea transits depend on Suez and Red Sea routing, which we confirm with every quote. 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.
Cosmetics and perfumes. Need SFDA product notification and Arabic labelling; perfumes with alcohol content need checking before shipping.
Dairy and food. Need SFDA registration, halal certification where relevant and cold chain.
Controlled items. Aerospace and defence-related parts may need export licences in France and permits in Saudi Arabia.
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.
About 8–14 days from Marseille-Fos to Jeddah, or 14–22 days from Le Havre, plus customs clearance. Air from Paris takes 2–4 days.
Yes, once products are notified with SFDA and labelled correctly. We check before booking.
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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