Shipping Company from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia | 0555915287 Furniture Moving, Sea Containers & Car Shipping to Rades and Sfax

Shipping Company from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia | Furniture Moving, Sea Containers & Car Shipping to Rades and Sfax

From any city in the Kingdom, Al Saif International Shipping moves your furniture, car and goods to Tunisia by sea. We load the container at your door in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim or Abha and seal it; it then sails from Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam through the Suez Canal and across the Mediterranean to Rades port, which serves Tunis, or to Sfax and Sousse, in about 18–25 days from Jeddah, before we deliver to your door in Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Bizerte, Nabeul or Monastir. For parcels, documents and bags we offer air freight from the Kingdom’s airports to Tunis–Carthage International Airport in 2–5 days. Prices start from SAR 17 per kg by air, SAR 520 per room in a shared container, SAR 5,600 for a 20 ft container and SAR 1,700 for a sedan in shared shipping. Call or WhatsApp: 0555915287.

🧭 The route map from the Kingdom to Tunisia

Route: your home in any Saudi city → truck to Jeddah or Dammam port → Red Sea and Suez Canal → Mediterranean → Rades, Sfax or Sousse → your door in Tunisia.
Preferred port: Jeddah Islamic Port, directly on the Red Sea; the Dammam route goes around the peninsula, so it is usually longer.
By sea: about 18–25 days from Jeddah to Rades, port to port.
By air: 2–5 days to Tunis–Carthage from King Khalid, King Abdulaziz or King Fahd airport.
Starts from: SAR 2,600 for a small household in shared shipping, SAR 7,500 for a 40 ft container and SAR 790 per 100 kg of commercial goods.
Delivery: port to door with assembly on request, or port to port with your own Tunisian clearing agent.

Shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia: how your shipment crosses from the Gulf to the Mediterranean

A large Tunisian community lives in the Kingdom: doctors, university lecturers, engineers, technicians, teachers and staff in hotels, restaurants and companies, together with their families. Many of them eventually decide to return to Tunisia for good, or want to send part of their household to a house they have built in Sfax, Nabeul or Sousse, or to ship a car, or gifts for the family. In every case the question is the same: how does the shipment get from the Kingdom to Tunisia safely and without complications? The practical answer is the sea. The land route is very long, crosses several countries and its procedures change, while a sea container is closed at your door and not opened until the Tunisian arrival port, which alone protects your furniture from repeated loading and unloading.

The journey starts at your home. Our team comes to your address in any city, dismantles, packs and numbers the furniture and prepares the contents list, then loads the container and seals it in front of you. A truck then takes the container to the port. If you live in Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah or Taif, the distance to Jeddah Islamic Port is short; if you are in Riyadh, Qassim or the Eastern Province, we decide with you whether the container goes by road to Jeddah or sails from Dammam, depending on ship schedules and your dates. From Jeddah the ship heads north up the Red Sea to the Suez Canal, then west across the Mediterranean to Rades, south of Tunis, or to Sfax or Sousse if your destination is on the coast or in the south.

On arrival our agent in Tunisia follows up on the container, completes Tunisian Customs formalities, and a local truck takes the furniture to your address, where the team assembles it on request. If you have a clearing agent in Tunisia or a relative who handles paperwork, you can choose port to port: we hand over the container in Rades and your agent takes care of the rest.

Which Saudi port suits your shipment to Tunisia?

Jeddah Islamic Port is the usual choice for most shipments to Tunisia because it sits on the Red Sea and ships sail straight for the Suez Canal. King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam is on the Arabian Gulf, and ships from there cross the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden before entering the Red Sea, so the sea leg is usually longer. Dammam can still suit Eastern Province customers when a line’s sailing schedule fits, because it saves the long overland haul to Jeddah. We compare both options before booking, explain the difference in time and cost, and you choose.

Comparison	Sea via Jeddah or Dammam	Air to Tunis–Carthage	Land
Time	About 18–25 days Jeddah to Rades, plus inland transport to the port	2–5 days	The route crosses several countries; sea is the practical route for furniture and cars
Suits	Apartments and villas, cars, commercial goods	Documents, parcels, bags, samples, urgent items	—
Starts from	SAR 520 per room, SAR 5,600 for a 20 ft container	SAR 17 per kg	—
Charged on	Shipment volume or container type	Actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher	—

Why Tunisians in the Kingdom choose Al Saif

Anyone moving a household from the Kingdom to Tunisia needs one company to handle the whole journey, from packing the opening carton at home to the last piece assembled in the new house. That is what we provide:

Collection from every Saudi city: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Khobar, Makkah, Madinah, Taif, Qassim, Abha, Khamis Mushait, Tabuk, Jubail and Al Ahsa.
A container loaded at your door: sealed in front of you and not reopened or reloaded until Tunisia.
Choice of port and shipping line: Jeddah or Dammam, and Rades, Sfax or Sousse, depending on your city in Tunisia.
Delivery across Tunisian cities: port to door with assembly on request, or port to port with your own agent.
An itemised quote: inland transport, ocean freight, destination port charges, clearance and delivery, each listed separately.
Optional insurance: insurance can be added for valuable items on request.
One number to follow up: 0555915287 from packing day to delivery day.

We understand that returning home for good is more than a shipment: it closes years of work in the Kingdom and opens a new life in Tunisia. So we explain every step before you begin, help you organise the paperwork, and tell you what is worth shipping and what is better sold here, so you do not pay to move pieces you will not need there.

Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia

The prices below are starting prices. They vary with the collection city in the Kingdom, the arrival port, the Tunisian city and the size of the shipment. We set the final price after estimating the volume through a visit or a video call. Destination port charges, Tunisian customs clearance and inland delivery are set in the itemised quote.

Service to Tunisia	Starts from	Notes
Air freight per kg	SAR 17	Actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher (L × W × H ÷ 6000)
One room in a shared container	SAR 520	Including dismantling and packing
Small household, shared	SAR 2,600	Small apartment or a small family’s furniture
20 ft container	SAR 5,600	Two- or three-bedroom apartment
40 ft container	SAR 7,500	Villa or large house
Commercial goods per 100 kg	SAR 790	Partial load
Sedan, shared	SAR 1,700	RoRo or shared container, depending on the line
SUV in its own 20 ft container	SAR 5,600	A dedicated container for the car

Destination charges and customs clearance in Tunisia are set in the itemised quote, because they depend on the type of shipment, the port and whether the goods qualify as returning-resident effects.

What raises or lowers the price?

The collection city matters most. A container loaded in Jeddah needs no long road haul, while one loaded in Riyadh or Qassim carries the cost of the truck to the port. The second is volume: shared shipping is charged per cubic metre, while a dedicated container has a fixed price however full it is. The third is the arrival port and Tunisian city: delivery in Tunis is close to Rades, while Sfax or Monastir may be reached through Sfax or Sousse port, or by truck from Rades. The fourth is extra services such as dismantling and assembly, wooden crates for antiques, storage and insurance.

How to save on shipping to Tunisia

Let go of old pieces: furniture you will not use in Tunisia costs more to ship than it is worth, so sell it in the Kingdom.
Choose shared shipping: for one or two rooms, a shared container is the cheapest way to ship.
Ship everything at once: one complete shipment costs less than several small ones.
Book early: ahead of the return and holiday seasons, when demand rises.
Send bags by sea: clothes and heavy books cost far less by sea than by air.
Ask about exemptions: returning-resident effects may be treated differently by Tunisian Customs, so confirm before shipping.

Furniture moving from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia

Furniture moving starts with a volume estimate. We visit you or walk through the house with you on a video call, list the large pieces, estimate the number of cartons and suggest the shipping type: shared, 20 ft or 40 ft. We agree a packing day, and the team arrives in the morning with cartons, blankets, bubble wrap, corner protectors and wooden crates if needed. Every carton is numbered and labelled with its room and contents, and the team prepares the contents list required by Saudi Customs and Tunisian Customs.

Packing a household in the Kingdom before shipping to Tunisia — Al Saif

The journey to Tunisia passes through the Saudi heat and then days at sea, so we protect against heat and humidity alike. Wood is wrapped in blankets and then plastic, electronics go in their original or padded cartons, glass in separate crates, moisture absorbers are placed in the container and the load is strapped so it cannot shift at sea.

Bedrooms and living rooms

Wardrobes are taken down to their panels, which are protected with cardboard and corners, and mirrors go into dedicated crates. Beds are dismantled and mattresses wrapped in thick covers. Tunisian and Moroccan-style salons and large sofas are wrapped piece by piece and placed so nothing heavy presses on them. Screws for each piece are bagged, numbered and taped to it, so assembly in Tunisia is quick and nothing goes missing.

Kitchens and IKEA kitchens

IKEA kitchens are common in modern apartments in the Kingdom and are easy to take down and rebuild when dismantled correctly. We photograph the kitchen before dismantling, number the units, bag the hinges and screws per unit and pack the front doors carefully. Your kitchen in Tunisia may have different dimensions, so minor adjustments may be needed at assembly. Marble and granite worktops travel upright in wooden crates.

Appliances and air conditioners

The fridge is emptied and dried a day before shipping, the washing machine drum is locked with its transit bolts, and the television goes in its carton or a padded crate. Split air conditioners are removed by a technician who recovers the gas and packs both units. Mains voltage in Tunisia is 220 V, which most Saudi appliances accept, but check each label and prepare adapters, as Tunisian sockets are the European type.

Antiques and office furniture

For antiques, chandeliers and paintings we build made-to-measure wooden crates lined with foam. If your company is moving an office or equipment to Tunisia, we dismantle desks and filing cabinets, pack computers and screens, number everything by department and coordinate loading times with building management. Insurance can be added for valuable items on request.

Loading furniture from a home in the Kingdom into a container bound for Tunisia — Al Saif

Sea freight from the Kingdom to Rades, Sfax and Sousse

Sea freight is the main route for furniture, cars and goods to Tunisia. Once sealed, the container reaches the port, is registered with Saudi Customs through the Fasah platform and is loaded onto the ship. From Jeddah Islamic Port the ship sails north up the Red Sea, transits the Suez Canal and heads west across the Mediterranean to Tunisia. The container may call at a Mediterranean transhipment port and switch to another vessel for the final leg to Rades, which is normal on North Africa services, and we track it at every stage.

A furniture container from Jeddah Islamic Port to Rades port in Tunisia — Al Saif

We offer two types of sea freight. A full container load (FCL) is a 20 ft or 40 ft container for you alone, loaded at your door and sealed, shared with no one; it suits complete homes and villas. Less than container load (LCL) means your goods take part of a container alongside other shipments and you pay only for your volume; it suits one or two rooms, students’ belongings and large numbers of bags. In shared shipping we pack your goods onto their own pallets labelled with your name and number so they are easy to separate at the arrival port.

Sailing time from Jeddah to Rades is about 18–25 days port to port, plus inland transport to the port in the Kingdom, clearance days in Tunisia and delivery to your address. Times vary with the shipping line, sailing date and transhipment calls.

Port to door or port to port?

With port to door, our agent in Tunisia receives the container at Rades, Sfax or Sousse, completes Customs formalities, moves the furniture to your home, unloads it and assembles it on request; it suits anyone who wants the home ready without visiting the port. With port to port, we hand over the container at the arrival port and the consignee collects it through a local clearing agent of their choice, then arranges transport home; it suits those with a relative or agent who knows Tunisian procedures, and can cost less in some cases. Either way, we send you the bill of lading and contents list before the ship arrives so the agent can prepare.

Arrival at Rades and clearance with Tunisian Customs

When the ship reaches Rades the container is discharged and the clearing agent submits the documents to Tunisian Customs: the bill of lading, the contents list, the consignee’s passport and proof of returning-resident status where applicable. Customs may inspect the container, which is opened in the agent’s presence and then released once any duties due are paid. A truck then takes the container or the furniture to your address.

Unloading a furniture container at Rades port and clearing it with Tunisian Customs — Al Saif

That is why we advise having your papers in order before shipping and making sure the contents list matches what is in the container, as any discrepancy can delay release. We review the list with you before sealing and send a copy to the agent in Tunisia.

Tunisian cities we deliver to

We deliver to most Tunisian cities and choose the arrival port by your city to keep inland transport in Tunisia short:

Tunis, Ariana, Ben Arous and Manouba: through nearby Rades port, the most requested destinations.
Sfax: through Sfax port or by truck from Rades; one of the largest cities in the south-east, home to many who work in the Kingdom.
Sousse: through Sousse port or from Rades, the heart of the Sahel coast.
Bizerte: in the north, close to the capital, delivered from Rades.
Nabeul and Hammamet: on Cap Bon, close to Rades.
Monastir and Mahdia: on the coast, via Sousse or Rades.
Kairouan, Gabes, Medenine, Djerba and Gafsa: by truck from the nearest port.

If your city is inland or far from the ports, the quote shows the cost of inland transport from the port to your address.

Returning residents, students and family gifts

Returning residents are most of our Tunisia customers. After years in the Kingdom they want to move a whole household: furniture, appliances and sometimes a car. We advise starting to plan well before your travel date and asking Tunisian Customs or the consulate about the exemption conditions for returning residents’ effects, because these are set by the Tunisian authorities according to the regulations in force at the time of shipping and may require proof of residence abroad. We arrange the shipment to arrive after you or close to your arrival.

Students who have graduated from Saudi universities, or children heading to study in Tunisia, usually need to ship books, clothes, devices and some light furniture; shared shipping suits them, or air for urgent items. Family gifts are among the most common shipments to Tunisia: perfumes, dates, clothes and small appliances, sent by air in parcels or added to the sea shipment when there are many.

Commercial goods from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia

Traders and companies exporting to Tunisia need regular shipping and clear pricing. We ship commercial goods as partial or full loads from your warehouses in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam or the industrial cities to Rades, Sfax or Sousse.

Partial loads

For a few pallets or small quantities, partial loads start from SAR 790 per 100 kg. Your goods are consolidated with others in a shared container and you pay only for their weight or volume. This suits small shops and traders testing the Tunisian market.

Full loads and commercial containers

For large quantities we book a full 20 ft or 40 ft container, loaded and sealed at your warehouse and shipped directly to the arrival port. We share sailing schedules with you so you can plan stock in Tunisia.

Commercial documents

Commercial goods require a commercial registration, commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin. Some products may need conformity certificates or import licences in Tunisia, which the Tunisian importer obtains. We review the documents with you before shipping so goods are not held at the port.

Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia

Cars are shipped to Tunisia in two ways. With RoRo the car is driven onto the ship and secured on the vehicle deck; it is never covered, since it is driven on and off. Alternatively it travels inside a container, shared with another car or dedicated to yours, secured with straps and chocks and protected from air and spray. The method depends on the lines available to Tunisia and on your preference. Shared shipping for a sedan starts from SAR 1,700, and an SUV in its own 20 ft container starts from SAR 5,600.

Car shipping documents

Vehicle registration (istimara).
Owner’s ID or iqama and passport.
Export plates or an export certificate.
A bank letter if the car is financed.

Before you ship your car to Tunisia

Conditions for importing cars into Tunisia, including vehicle age, required certificates and the special schemes for Tunisians resident abroad, are set by Tunisian Customs according to the regulations in force at the time of shipping and change from time to time. Confirm them with Tunisian Customs or the consulate before you ship, so the car does not arrive to unexpected charges. Before handover, clean the interior, leave no personal belongings inside, keep only a little fuel and photograph the car from every side.

Customs, exemptions and required papers

Customs on the way to Tunisia has two stages: export from the Kingdom and import into Tunisia. In the Kingdom we handle export formalities through Fasah, which needs your authorisation. In Tunisia the clearing agent handles Customs. Rules on returning residents’ personal effects and imported cars, including conditions, certificates and exemptions, are set by Tunisian Customs and change over time, so we describe them in general terms and advise you to confirm them with Tunisian Customs or the consulate before shipping.

Furniture moving documents

ID or iqama.
Passport.
Contents list.
Fasah authorisation.
Consignee details in Tunisia: name, passport or national ID card, address and phone.

Parcels, bags and e-commerce to Tunisia

Not all our customers move homes. Many send a parcel to family, bags over the airline allowance, documents, or online-store orders for customers in Tunisia. Small and urgent parcels go by air to Tunis–Carthage, while heavy bags travel more economically by sea in shared shipping. Online sellers can send regular consignments collected in the Kingdom, shipped together and distributed in Tunisia, which lowers the cost per order.

Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Tunis–Carthage Airport

Air freight to Tunisia suits documents, parcels, bags, commercial samples and anything that cannot wait. It departs from King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, King Fahd Airport in Dammam or your city’s airport and reaches Tunis–Carthage International Airport in 2–5 days. It starts from SAR 17 per kg, charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher; volumetric weight is length × width × height in centimetres divided by 6000. That is why light, bulky items such as cushions and toys are expensive by air and better sent by sea.

Air freight from the Kingdom’s airports to Tunis–Carthage International Airport — Al Saif

Prohibited items and packing

The following cannot be shipped to Tunisia by sea or air: flammables such as petrol, paints and aerosols, gas cylinders, loose batteries, medicines without a prescription, and plants and seeds without a permit. Please tell us what is in each carton, because the contents list must be truthful and accurate.

We pack in new cartons of different sizes: small for books and heavy crockery, large for clothes and cushions. Glassware and china are wrapped piece by piece in paper and stood upright. Appliances are protected with foam and bubble wrap. Do not pack liquids or anything that can leak, and do not leave jewellery, cash or original documents in the container; carry them with you.

Distance and time table to Tunisia

From	To the port	By sea to Rades	By air to Tunis–Carthage
Jeddah and Makkah	Jeddah port is in the city; Makkah about 80 km	About 18–25 days	2–5 days
Madinah	About 420 km to Jeddah	About 18–25 days after reaching the port	2–5 days
Riyadh	About 950 km to Jeddah or about 400 km to Dammam	About 18–25 days from Jeddah; usually longer from Dammam	2–5 days
Dammam and Khobar	Dammam port nearby, or about 1,300 km to Jeddah	Usually longer from Dammam as the ship goes around the peninsula	2–5 days
Qassim	About 900 km to Jeddah	About 18–25 days after reaching the port	2–5 days

Times are approximate port to port and vary with the line, sailing dates and transhipment calls, plus clearance and delivery in Tunisia.

Steps for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia

Call us: on 0555915287 and tell us your city, destination city and what you want to ship.
Volume estimate: through a visit or a video call.
Itemised quote: we send every line item and you choose the shipping and delivery type.
Paperwork: you send your ID, passport, Fasah authorisation and consignee details.
Packing and loading: the team dismantles, packs, loads and seals the container in front of you.
Transport to port and export: we handle transport and formalities in the Kingdom.
Sailing: we send the bill of lading and container number.
Arrival and clearance: at Rades, Sfax or Sousse.
Delivery: to your door with assembly on request.

Tracking and storage

After sailing we send the container number and vessel name, and you can follow the journey with us on the same number at every stage. If your home in Tunisia is not ready, or you travel after vacating your housing in the Kingdom, furniture can be stored in a closed warehouse in the Kingdom until dispatch or in Tunisia after arrival, priced by volume and duration.

Shipping from Tunisia to Saudi Arabia

We also ship in the other direction, from Tunisia to the Kingdom. Tunisians coming to work in the Kingdom send their belongings and books, families send olive oil and home produce in parcels, and traders import ceramics and pottery from Nabeul, dates, food products and textiles. Food and commercial products are subject to Saudi authorities’ requirements according to the regulations in force at the time of shipping, so we review the documents with you first. Sea freight arrives at Jeddah or Dammam port and air freight at the Kingdom’s airports.

When to ship to Tunisia

Demand rises in summer with the end of the school year, contract endings and families returning home, and before holidays, so book early in those periods. Autumn and winter offer wider choice of dates. Well-packed furniture is not affected by the sea in any season, but we avoid loading during midday in the Saudi summer and start early in the morning.

Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia

How long does sea shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia take?

About 18–25 days from Jeddah port to Rades port, port to port, plus inland transport, clearance and delivery.

How much is furniture moving from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia?

From SAR 520 per room in a shared container, SAR 2,600 for a small household, SAR 5,600 for a 20 ft container and SAR 7,500 for a 40 ft container.

Are returning residents’ belongings exempt from Tunisian customs?

They may receive special treatment, but exemption conditions are set by Tunisian Customs according to the regulations in force at the time of shipping, so confirm them with Customs or the consulate first.

How much is car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia?

From SAR 1,700 for a sedan in shared shipping and SAR 5,600 for an SUV in its own 20 ft container.

Is there air freight from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia?

Yes, to Tunis–Carthage Airport in 2–5 days, from SAR 17 per kg.

Which Tunisian port does the container arrive at?

Usually Rades, which serves Tunis, or Sfax or Sousse depending on your city.

Do you deliver to Sfax, Sousse and Bizerte?

Yes, and to Nabeul, Monastir and most Tunisian cities, port to door.

Can I collect the container from the port myself?

Yes, with port-to-port service; the consignee collects it through a local clearing agent.

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