What a freight forwarder does for you
- Books space with shipping lines, airlines and trucking partners
- Collects from your supplier under EXW or receives cargo under FOB
- Prepares documents and files the customs declaration through FASAH
- Delivers cleared cargo to your door by LTL or FTL
Freight services
| Mode | Typical transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sea freight (FCL / LCL) | 18–28 days from China; 5–16 from India | Volume imports |
| Air cargo | 1–7 days by origin | Urgent and high-value cargo |
| GCC road freight | 7–12 days door to door | UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Jordan |
| Project cargo | Planned per project | Oversized and heavy equipment |
Top freight routes into Saudi Arabia
China, India, the UAE, Turkey, Germany, Italy, the USA, Egypt, Pakistan and Bangladesh are our busiest origins. Each route page shows ports, transit times, indicative rates and compliance notes.
Frequently asked questions
What does a freight forwarder do?
A forwarder plans the whole journey: booking carriers, preparing documents, clearing customs and arranging delivery, so you deal with one team.
Are you licensed in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. ShipVerge is licensed by the Transport General Authority as a freight broker (licence 42/00011356) and registered under CR 4030546151.
Reviewed by Hammad Basravi, Operations Manager, Freight & Customs · Updated October 2026