Shipping to Jeddah and western Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, on the Red Sea, has Saudi Arabia's busiest port and is the gateway to Mecca and Medina. It serves the western region, including Taif and Yanbu.
Practical tips. All cargo must be palletized or unitized, each package labelled with the country of origin, and a certificate of origin is required; no piece may weigh more than 2,000 kg. Many commercial goods need a SABER product conformity certificate before import. Expatriate household goods are cleared with the residence permit (iqama) and usually through the employer.
Alcohol, pork and some media are prohibited. Summers are very hot and humid, so protect sensitive goods, and avoid planning deliveries during Hajj, when the region is extremely busy.
Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district is a UNESCO site.
The city's waterfront Corniche is popular with families.
Shipping rates from Canada to Jeddah
| 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 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 441.60; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 618.20. 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 (844 km), Dammam (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.