Car Shipping Al Khobar
Al Khobar is one of the leading industrial cities in Saudi Arabia. It has for several years seen a large influx of businessmen from around the globe who have entered the city to set up new, or go to work at existing and growing corporations. There has been a lot of construction within the last 5 years and the city is filled with beautiful architecture and skyscrapers. If you have moved to Al Khobar you may quickly discover that it will be beneficial to have your personal car in the city with you. Whether you will be in Khobar long term or just for a short time period for work, your car will make getting around much easier than having to take a taxi or find a rental car company that will allow the car to be driven in all areas. An experienced auto transport company will be able to ease the worry of having your car imported into the city and will make sure that everything is taken care of professionally and legally.
Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Al Khobar
To/From | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
---|---|---|---|
San Jose, CA to (California port) to Al Khobar | $200 | $3400 | 5+43 days |
Los Angeles to (California port) to Al Khobar | $350 | $3400 | 5+43 days |
Al Khobar to (California port) to Portland, OR | $475 | $3400 | 6+43 days |
Al Khobar to (California port) to Seattle, WA | $550 | $3400 | 6+43 days |
Columbus, OH to (New York port) to Al Khobar | $550 | $3000 | 5+37 days |
Al Khobar to (New York port) to Charlotte, NC | $575 | $3000 | 6+37 days |
Al Khobar to (New York port) to Atlanta, GA | $700 | $3000 | 6+37 days |
Denver, CO to (California port) to Al Khobar | $775 | $3400 | 7+43 days |
Al Khobar to (New York port) to Memphis, TN | $800 | $3000 | 6+37 days |
Houston, TX to (New York port) to Al Khobar | $1,075 | $3000 | 7+37 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.
*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.
You will need to provide the company with some of your personal information prior to shipping in order for them to begin processing your request. Some of the information they will ask for is:
- Driver’s License.
- Social Security Number.
- Car Title and/or Registration.
- Power of Attorney.
- Car Insurance Certificate.
If you need to have them transport your car to the shipping port in your absence then they will make the proper arrangements for that as well as planning your shipping services overseas to Al Khobar. The customer service representative with the company will discuss modes of transport, cost of shipping and allowable items that may be shipped internationally from the United States.
How You Can Ship to Khobar.
How to ship your car to Al Khobar is one of the easiest decisions you will make when planning your overseas transport. There are essentially only two ways to ship by sea and those ways are with Ro/Ro or Container Shipping. Ro/Ro is the easiest as well as the quickest and least expensive way to ship a car by sea. The car will be rolled onto the ship and then transported from the United States to Al Khobar as quickly as possible. Once it reaches Al Khobar it can be driven off and then directly driven to customs for the final clearance check before leaving the port. If you need to ship items along with your car you can ship them all, including the car, inside of a special shipping container. The container, packed with the car and other shipping content will be placed on the cargo ship and then shipped to Al Khobar. Once it arrives at the port it will be unloaded from the ship and your personal content and car may be unloaded and can then proceed to the customs check for clearance. Some ports will allow containers while others will not, and some will allow Ro/Ro ships while others will not. When you are speaking to the transport agent they will let you know which type of shipping will be accessible at the port of entry for Al Khobar.
Customs Checkpoint in Al Khobar.
When you are making plans to ship your car to Al Khobar, one of the first things you need to do, even prior to making the arrangements to have the car shipped at all, is to contact the Embassy of Saudi Arabia to get updated information on customs rules and regulations and to make sure that anything you need to move to Al Khobar is going to be accepted when it reaches the port. You will also want to find out what may need to be done to your car before shipping to make sure that it will be considered up to the standards for motor vehicles in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is very strict on emissions and engine performance for cars. You cannot import a car that has been in an accident and has been damaged in any way. You will also be able to import your car only if it is five years or less from the manufacture date at the time of importation. You will also need to make sure that you contact the Embassy to make sure that the paperwork necessary for the customs clearance check is all up to date and ready to provide to officials. Some of the paperwork that you will need includes:
- Passport.
- Residency Permit.
- Permit of Import for the car.
- Title of Car.
- Registration of Car.
- Sales Invoice.
- Bill of Lading.
- Driver’s License.
In Saudi Arabia you must have a valid Saudi Arabian driver’s license in order to drive. You will need to apply for a local driver’s license before your car arrives at the port if you plan on driving it to your new location. You will also not be able to get clearance from customs until you obtain a Saudi Arabian Driver’s license.