Land Freight Company in Saudi Arabia 0560533140 | Trucks to the Gulf and Jordan and Car Shipping

Saudi Express is a land freight company in Saudi Arabia moving furniture, goods, parcels and cars in closed trucks from every Saudi city to the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan and Iraq, and to Lebanon via Jordan and Syria, door to door through the official border crossings with clearance on both sides. Shipments to the Gulf usually arrive in 1 to 6 days; a road parcel starts from SAR 140, moving a bedroom from SAR 1,110 and car shipping from SAR 1,860. Call or WhatsApp 0560533140.

What is land freight and when is it the right choice?

Land freight means moving a shipment by truck from the sender’s door to the consignee’s door over roads and border crossings, without unloading at a port or airport. It is the right choice from Saudi Arabia to the Gulf states, Jordan and Iraq, because it is faster than sea over these distances and far cheaper than air, and it suits almost everything: household furniture, commercial goods, cartons, cars and equipment.

Its big advantage is that the shipment is loaded once and unloaded once: no port cranes, no intermediate warehouses and no switching between modes, which keeps scratches and breakage to a minimum. A closed truck protects furniture from dust, heat and rain, and it is sealed at the crossing and opened only for customs.

When is road not suitable? When the destination lies beyond the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant, such as Turkey, North Africa or Europe; there sea freight is the realistic option. And when the shipment is very small and urgent, such as papers, medicine or a small device, air freight fits better.

Countries we serve by road from Saudi Arabia and their crossings

We ship by road from Saudi Arabia to eight countries through their official crossings, and each country has one or more crossings depending on where the truck sets off. This table summarises the crossings and approximate times from loading to delivery:

The crossing is not chosen at random: a truck from Riyadh to Kuwait usually uses Al Ruqi, one from Dammam uses Khafji, trucks from Jeddah or Madinah to Jordan use Halat Ammar north of Tabuk, and those from Riyadh, Qassim and the Eastern Province use Al Haditha. For Oman, the Empty Quarter crossing shortens the road from Riyadh and the east, while some shipments go via the UAE when the destination is northern Oman.

Each country has its own detailed guide with prices and cities: Shipping Company from Saudi Arabia to the UAE, Shipping Company from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait, Shipping Company from Saudi Arabia to Qatar and Shipping Company from Saudi Arabia to Jordan.

What sets each road route from Saudi Arabia apart

Each country we serve by road has its own details: the crossing, the cities we deliver to and what its customs ask for. A practical summary of each route:

The UAE via Al Batha

The longest and busiest Gulf route: the truck exits Al Batha, enters Ghuwaifat and heads for Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Al Ain. Al Batha gets congested before holidays, so book early, and deliveries in Dubai and Sharjah towers usually need a prior slot with building management for the lift.

Qatar via Salwa

A relatively short route from Al-Ahsa, Dammam and Riyadh: the truck crosses Salwa then Abu Samra and reaches Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah and Al Khor in 1 to 3 days. Qatari customs check the packing list closely, so the clearer the description, the faster the crossing.

Bahrain via the King Fahd Causeway

The closest route from the Eastern Province: a shipment can go from Dammam and Khobar to Manama, Muharraq and Riffa in one day. The causeway has its own truck inspection system, and commercial shipments need complete papers before reaching it.

Kuwait via Khafji or Al Ruqi

Kuwait has two crossings: Khafji on the coast, used by shipments from Dammam and Jubail, and Al Ruqi in the north-west, used by shipments from Riyadh, Qassim and Hafar Al-Batin. We deliver in Kuwait City, Hawalli, Farwaniya, Ahmadi, Jahra and Mubarak Al-Kabeer.

Oman via the Empty Quarter

The Empty Quarter crossing links the Kingdom directly to Oman across the desert, shortening the road from Riyadh and the east to Muscat, Nizwa and Salalah. Some shipments to Sohar and northern Oman go via the UAE when that is shorter. Transit is 4 to 6 days depending on the city.

Jordan via Al Haditha or Halat Ammar

Al Haditha faces Al Omari and serves shipments from Riyadh, Qassim, the Eastern Province and Al-Jouf; Halat Ammar faces Mudawwara and serves Tabuk, Jeddah and Madinah. We deliver in Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Aqaba, Salt, Madaba and Mafraq in 3 to 5 days.

Iraq via Jdeidat Arar

The Jdeidat Arar crossing north of Arar is the gateway for road freight to Iraq, with trucks continuing to Anbar, Baghdad, Karbala, Najaf and other governorates. Iraqi customs need complete papers and precise descriptions, and transit is roughly 4 to 7 days.

Land freight prices from Saudi Arabia

Land freight from Saudi Arabia starts from SAR 140 per parcel, SAR 14 per kg for consolidated parcels, SAR 1,110 to move a bedroom and SAR 1,860 to ship a car to the nearest Gulf states. A full truck is priced by destination and truck type: ask for its price by call or WhatsApp.

Five factors set a land freight price: distance and crossing, the volume or weight of the shipment, whether you want a truck to yourself or shared space, the truck type (closed, refrigerated or flatbed), and added services such as dismantling, packing and assembly. Because prices vary by country, we detail them in each country’s guide; these are the starting prices on the busiest routes:

Full truckload (FTL) or less than truckload (LTL): which do you need?

With FTL you book the whole truck for your shipment, so it leaves straight after loading for the crossing and then the address; with LTL you pay for the space you occupy on a truck shared with other shipments to the same country. The first is faster and more private, the second cheaper for small quantities.

The rule we use with customers: if the shipment fills half the truck or more, a full truck is usually cheaper than paying per cubic metre, as well as faster. For cartons, single appliances and one bedroom, shared space is the logical choice. We compare both options for you in figures before booking.

How is the cost of land freight calculated?

Land freight is charged per parcel for small cartons, per kilo for medium parcels, per cubic metre for furniture and light bulky goods, and per full truck for large loads. In shared freight the customer pays on the greater of weight and volume, because a truck fills up either by weight or by space.

An example: a Riyadh company sends 40 cartons of clothing to Dubai at 15 kg each, so 600 kg and about 4 cubic metres; the price follows whichever of weight or volume is higher in the shared-freight table. A family moving a three-bedroom flat of about 30 cubic metres is better served by a full truck than shared space, because the volume approaches half a trailer.

Added to the base price are the services you request: dismantling, packing and assembly for furniture, wooden crates for delicate pieces, insurance, and temporary storage if the address is not ready. We send the price itemised so you know what each service costs.

Land freight for commercial goods and companies

Road freight is the backbone of the Kingdom’s trade with the Gulf and Jordan, and we serve traders, factories and online stores with regular trips, by full truck or by shared palletised freight. Goods need a commercial invoice at real value, a packing list with weights and dimensions, a certificate of origin and, in some countries, the importer’s trade register.

Our most common commercial cargo includes food and dates, building materials and sanitary ware, office furniture and fittings, spare parts, clothing and textiles, and e-commerce products. Goods on stretch-wrapped pallets load and unload faster and suffer less damage, so we advise traders to prepare them that way before the truck arrives.

Companies shipping weekly or monthly benefit from a fixed trip schedule, knowing each shipment’s date in advance and preparing papers once on a repeat template. We send photos at loading and at delivery with every shipment.

Truck types in land freight

We choose the truck by cargo type: furniture and general goods in closed trucks, food in refrigerated ones, heavy equipment on flatbeds and lowbeds, and cars on carriers. A full 13.6-metre trailer holds roughly 80 to 90 cubic metres and carries about 24 tonnes.

Moving furniture by road from Saudi Arabia to the Gulf and Jordan

Moving furniture by road means a closed truck is loaded at your door in Saudi Arabia and unloaded at your new door in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman or Jordan, with dismantling and packing at the start and assembly at the end. Moving a bedroom starts from SAR 1,110; a whole home is priced by volume after a survey.

A road trip is shorter than a sea voyage, but desert heat and vibration over long distances call for good packing. We wrap wood in blankets and stretch film, protect corners, crate glass and mirrors, and strap the load inside the truck so nothing shifts. Appliances are drained and secured, and air conditioners have their refrigerant recovered before removal.

We then write an inventory of every piece, because customs at the crossing may check the list against the load. Personal effects and used furniture are generally treated as exempt belongings in the Gulf states when you relocate, but some countries ask for proof of residence there, so we review the papers with each customer by country.

Car shipping by road and the triptyque

Shipping a car by road from Saudi Arabia is done on an enclosed or open car carrier, from SAR 1,860 to the nearest Gulf states, and the car arrives in about the same time as furniture shipments. The alternative is to drive it yourself through the crossing, in which case you may need a triptyque carnet or valid insurance in the destination country, depending on the country and length of stay.

An enclosed carrier protects the car from dust and small stones on the road and is preferred for luxury and new cars; an open multi-deck carrier is cheaper for ordinary cars. Documents needed include the original registration, the owner’s ID, an authorisation if the owner is not the shipper, no outstanding fines, and the export procedure completed if the move is permanent.

A triptyque is a temporary customs transit document that lets your car enter and leave another country without paying import duties, widely used by people driving to Jordan and elsewhere. Full details are on our car triptyque page.

Customs and documents in land freight

Land freight requires the sender’s ID or iqama, the consignee’s details and ID, a detailed packing list, a commercial invoice and certificate of origin for goods, and car papers where relevant. On the Saudi side the export declaration is filed electronically on the FASAH platform, which we handle; the import declaration abroad is filed by the broker there.

The GCC states form a customs union: products of national GCC origin move between them duty-free when accompanied by a certificate of origin, while foreign products are subject to the common external tariff of 5 percent on most goods. Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon have their own customs systems, and we prepare papers to suit each.

Refrigerated land freight and shipment insurance

Refrigerated land freight is for dates, food, dairy products and medicines that may be transported, in trucks that hold a steady temperature all the way; it is essential in summer, when desert roads exceed forty degrees. Dates from Qassim and Al-Ahsa are among the most common refrigerated loads to the Gulf.

Insurance for a road shipment is optional, priced as a share of the declared value, and generally covers damage from road accidents, fire and theft. For any claim to be accepted, the item must be on the packing list, and any remark must be written on the delivery receipt with a photo at the moment of handover.

What cannot be shipped by road

Banned in land freight: weapons and ammunition, narcotics, explosive or flammable materials, gas cylinders, hazardous chemicals, prohibited printed matter and counterfeit goods. Each country has an additional list, and some medicines, wireless devices and drones need prior permits.

• Strictly prohibited: weapons, ammunition and replicas, narcotics, explosives.
• Not shipped with furniture: gas, petrol, paints, pesticides and damaged batteries.
• With a permit: medicines beyond personal use, drones and communication devices.
• Travels with you, not on the truck: cash, gold, jewellery and original documents.

Lebanon, Syria and Iraq: what to know before shipping by road

Road freight to Lebanon passes through Jordan and then Syria in transit to the Masnaa crossing. Shipping to Syria is subject to border procedures and entry requirements that can change, and in some cases loads are transferred to Syrian trucks at the border. Shipping to Iraq goes through the Jdeidat Arar crossing, which handles goods traffic between the two countries.

In practice, Lebanon shipments stay on one truck because they are in transit, but take longer as they cross three countries’ borders. Syria shipments by road may be unloaded and reloaded onto another truck at Nasib and Jaber, which calls for stronger packing. For large furniture going to Syria, sea freight to Latakia or Tartus can be kinder to the pieces, and we compare both routes when booking.

We check crossing conditions on these routes weekly, since decisions there change more often than at Gulf crossings, and we do not give you a date before confirming the crossing’s status in the shipping week.

Mistakes that delay trucks at the crossings

Trucks held at the crossings are usually held by paperwork, not the road. These are the mistakes we see most and fix in advance:

• A packing list that does not match the load: carton or item counts differ from what is on the truck.
• An invoice without precise descriptions: “assorted goods” instead of item names and quantities.
• No certificate of origin: so duty is charged on GCC goods that could have been exempt.
• Goods needing a permit: food, medicines or wireless devices without prior approval.
• Incomplete consignee details: nobody known to receive abroad, or a wrong number.
• Banned items among the furniture: a gas cylinder or chemical found at inspection.

Anyone relocating for work or residence between Gulf states usually needs proof of their new residence for their belongings to be treated as personal effects, such as an employment contract, residence permit or tenancy contract. We tell you what your destination country asks for before loading, so the truck does not wait at the crossing for a document.

Cities we collect from in the Kingdom

We collect land shipments from every region of the Kingdom and consolidate shared loads at our Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam warehouses before they head for the crossings. These are the main cities where we collect directly from your door:

Moving shipments between Saudi cities is also part of our work: a shipment collected in Abha, for example, reaches the Riyadh or Jeddah consolidation warehouse within a day or two, then continues on the truck heading for the crossing. If you need goods or furniture moved between two Saudi cities, ask for the price by call or WhatsApp.

When should you choose air freight instead of road?

Choose air instead of road when the shipment is small and urgent, such as official papers, personal medicines, small devices or urgent spare parts, because air reaches the Gulf in 1 to 3 days. Anything beyond a few dozen kilos is far cheaper by road, and the time difference to the Gulf is only a day or two.

Air is charged on the greater of actual and volumetric weight, where volumetric weight = length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6000; a 60 × 50 × 40 cm carton is billed at 20 kg even if it weighs 8. Road is charged per parcel, kilo or cubic metre, so it stays cheaper for large volumes. Our air freight starts from SAR 18 per kg.

The solution many customers choose: send the urgent items by air and the rest by road the same week. Your papers and medicines arrive first and the furniture follows days later. Details are in our guide Air Freight Company in Saudi Arabia.

Our land freight steps

Land freight from Saudi Arabia with Saudi Express follows these steps:

1. Request: send the shipment type and the pickup and delivery cities to 0560533140.
2. Quote: we suggest a full truck or shared space and send the price and loading date.
3. Papers: ID and packing list, invoice and certificate of origin for goods, and car papers.
4. Loading: dismantling and packing furniture, numbering cartons and securing the load.
5. Export: FASAH declaration, then the truck reaches the Saudi crossing.
6. Crossing: Saudi exit and entry abroad with inspection and clearance.
7. Delivery: to the address, with assembly for furniture and the consignee’s signature.

Tips for faster, lower-cost land freight

The fastest road shipment is the one whose papers were complete before loading, and the lowest-cost one is the one matched to the right load type for its size. Our advice:

• Book at least a week before holidays and seasons; crossings get busy before Eid and the school year.
• Write the packing list accurately, as customs at the crossing may open the truck to check it.
• Keep commercial goods and personal furniture on separate papers.
• If your load fills half a truck or more, ask for the full-truck price.
• For food and dates, request a refrigerated truck in the summer months.
• Confirm the consignee’s phone number and exact address before the truck leaves.

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