Shipping to Dammam and the Eastern Province
Dammam, on the Arabian Gulf, is the main port of the Eastern Province, home to Saudi Aramco and the oil industry. It serves Dammam, Al Khobar, Dhahran and Jubail.
Practical tips. Many expatriates in the energy sector live in Dhahran and Al Khobar, often in company compounds with their own delivery rules. Cargo must be palletized and labelled with the country of origin, and a certificate of origin is required. Household goods are cleared with the iqama, usually with the employer's help.
Bahrain is across the King Fahd Causeway, but cargo for Bahrain should be booked to Bahrain directly. Alcohol and pork are prohibited.
King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam is one of the largest in the Gulf, and the new rail line to Riyadh carries containers inland. English is widely used in business, and invoices in English are accepted.
Shipping rates from Canada to Dammam
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 476.92; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 688.84. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. 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.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh (394 km), Jeddah (1,235 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Saudi Arabia.
Rates valid October 1–31, 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.