Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Saudi Arabia
Samples, spare parts, stock for a small shop or goods for a customer abroad do not need a whole container. A1 ships commercial cargo in shared ocean containers (LCL) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to <a href="/shipping-to/dammam-saudi-arabia/">Dammam</a>, <a href="/shipping-to/jeddah-saudi-arabia/">Jeddah</a>, and <a href="/shipping-to/riyadh-saudi-arabia/">Riyadh</a>. The rate starts at USD 5 per cubic foot to Jeddah, and the carrier estimates 50–72 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Saudi Arabia is a large market with three main gateways: choose the one nearest the consignee, because domestic distances are long. Many commercial goods need a product conformity certificate (SABER) before import, and the importer should register the shipment in advance. Household goods of expatriates are usually cleared through the employer's sponsorship.
Commercial cargo rates to Saudi Arabia
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah | USD 5 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 5 / cu ft 50 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 15 / cu ft 68 days · min. USD 794.80 |
| Dammam | USD 6 / cu ft 72 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 6 / cu ft 72 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 25 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 1,148.00 |
| Riyadh | USD 6 / cu ft 70 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 6 / cu ft 70 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 25 / cu ft 53 days · min. USD 1,148.00 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Jeddah
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 441.60
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 582.88
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 900.76
The totals include the A1 processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; customs duties and taxes are paid by the importer in Saudi Arabia.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Jeddah
- From Toronto: USD 582.88, about 55 days
- From Montreal: USD 582.88, about 50 days
- From Vancouver: USD 1,218.64, about 68 days
Montreal is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Jeddah. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Saudi Arabia
- Jeddah: USD 582.88 from Toronto, about 55 days
- Dammam: USD 646.46 from Toronto, about 72 days
- Riyadh: USD 646.46 from Toronto, about 70 days
The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 63.58.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 441.60 to Jeddah, against USD 441.60 for 1 CBM at 200 kg.
Documents for commercial cargo
- Commercial invoice. Our commercial invoice (PDF): seller and buyer, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit value, total value, currency and country of origin. HS codes help customs in Saudi Arabia classify the goods.
- Packing list. The packing list (PDF) gives the pieces, packed dimensions and gross weight of every pallet, crate or carton, matching the invoice.
- Customs value. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
The importer's details that the carrier conditions below ask for (tax or registration numbers) go on the invoice and the booking. More help: commercial shipping documents.
Pallets and crates
Commercial cargo travels palletized or crated. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 heat-treated and stamped, or the cargo can be refused at the destination. Stack the cartons squarely on the pallet, no wider than the pallet itself, and stretch-wrap and strap them; label every piece with the consignee's name and city in Saudi Arabia. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver: A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize. The warehouse measures and weighs the cargo, and the final price follows those measurements.
Carrier conditions for Saudi Arabia
- Collect Freight On Approval
- Clearance at Port of Entry - Some Import Restrictions Apply
- Cargo Must Be Palletized / Unitized. All Packages Must Be Labelled
- Country Of Origin Must be Indicated on all Cargo
- Certificate of Origin Required
- Subject to Saudi Packing/Labelling Regulations
- Maximum Weight Per Piece 2000 kgs.
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- Riyadh IMO DG CARGO PROHBITED
How to book
Calculate the price in the calculator above with the cargo type "Commercial cargo", accept the quote and upload the commercial invoice and packing list on your booking page. After the carrier confirms the destination charges, you pay and receive the labels and the warehouse delivery instructions. Sending your own belongings rather than goods? See personal effects shipping to Saudi Arabia.
Shipping to Saudi Arabia by service
- All shipping to Saudi Arabia: rates and destinations
- Personal effects shipping to Saudi Arabia from Canada
By city: Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Saudi Arabia?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Jeddah costs about USD 582.88 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Saudi Arabia need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Saudi Arabia require. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
Does A1 pick up or palletize the cargo?
No. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.