Car and Furniture Shipping Company from Saudi Arabia to Egypt 0506688227 We Cost All Three Routes Before You Choose
Car and furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to Egypt with all three routes costed in writing: road via Jordan, the short sea crossing via Duba–Safaga, or the long sea route to Alexandria. Egypt is the only destination where three routes genuinely compete, and the choice is settled by your shipment's size, your origin city and your destination governorate: Cairo suits road, vehicles suit the short crossing, and containers suit Alexandria. Egyptian vehicle duty is calculated before booking rather than after arrival. This guide covers all three routes, car and furniture prices, packing by route, documents and the exemption.
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Looking for a car and furniture shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Egypt that costs all three routes before you choose? Tiger Cargo Express ships to Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Upper Egypt and the other governorates by road and sea, with customs clearance at both ends and insurance on the load. To book: 0506688227
Egypt is the only destination on our network where three routes genuinely compete. Elsewhere geography settles it: the Gulf is road, Türkiye is sea, Lebanon has two. Here three options are all viable, and the gap between them is wide in both transit and cost.
And the choice is not settled by what is nearest on a map but by the size of your shipment and its destination inside Egypt. We cost all three in writing before you decide.
Three routes to Egypt — and which suits your shipment?
This is the most important section here, and it has no equivalent on any other destination.

| Criterion | Road via Jordan | Duba – Safaga | Alexandria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit | 4 to 9 days | 7 to 12 days | 14 to 21 days |
| Best for | Medium consignments | Vehicles | Full containers |
| Ideal departure point | The north and centre | Duba, Tabuk and the north-west | Jeddah and the west |
| Ideal destination | Cairo and the Delta | Upper Egypt and the Red Sea | Alexandria and the Delta |
| Delivery | Direct to the address | Port then road | Port then road |
| Minimum viable size | From a single parcel | From a vehicle or medium consignment | From 10 cubic metres |
An honest note: sea always looks cheaper on the first quote, because port charges, clearance and the internal road leg are quoted separately. Always ask for the price including delivery to your address so you compare all three fairly.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Egypt
An active service — and the short sea crossing changed its rules.
Shipping vehicles to Egypt used to mean a long road journey through Jordan. Today the short sea crossing from Duba to Safaga cuts hundreds of kilometres and becomes the fastest and cheapest option for most vehicles.

| Criterion | Via Duba – Safaga | Road via Jordan | By container to Alexandria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit | 7 to 12 days | 5 to 9 days | 14 to 21 days |
| Cost | SAR 3,400 – 6,800 | SAR 3,800 – 7,500 | SAR 5,500 – 9,500 |
| Protection | Open on the ferry | Open on the trailer | Fully enclosed |
| Non-running vehicles | Depends on condition | Depends on condition | Possible |
| Our recommendation | For most cases | For Cairo and the Delta | For luxury and classic cars |
Vehicle duty in Egypt — we calculate it before booking
This is the most important point in the section. Importing vehicles into Egypt attracts high duty and taxes that vary by engine capacity, model year, fuel type and the importer’s status.
Documents required for shipping a vehicle
- Valid registration in the owner’s name
- Financier clearance if the vehicle is financed
- A power of attorney if the owner is not present
- A release certificate from the competent authority
- A copy of the owner’s ID or residency permit
- Full consignee details in Egypt with their status
Preparing the vehicle before loading
- Empty the car of all personal belongings — inspection at the crossings is exacting
- Leave a quarter tank of fuel or less if the route is by sea
- Disable alarm systems or tell us how to disable them
- Hand over one key and keep the other yourself
- We photograph the car from every angle before loading and give you the file
- Make sure the battery is sound — the vehicle is driven on and off
What we ship from Saudi Arabia to Egypt
Furniture moving from Saudi Arabia to Egypt
A whole home — with the route chosen by its size and destination rather than by habit.
Moving furniture to Egypt begins with the route decision rather than the packing. A medium flat to Cairo suits road via Jordan: it delivers to the door directly with no port handling. But a whole home from Jeddah is clearly cheaper by sea container to Alexandria despite being slower.
Then the usual work follows: a free survey establishing the piece count and volume, the price fixed in writing, then dismantling, packing and numbering, transport by the chosen route, and delivery to your new home with reassembly and the waste cleared.

Furniture and household items we move
| Category | What it covers | Note on the route |
|---|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Bed, wardrobe, dresser, bedside units | Full dismantling and numbering — it cuts volume on the sea route |
| Living rooms and majlis | Sofas, tables, rugs, bookcases | Blankets and film, with an extra layer on the long road route |
| Dining rooms | Table, chairs, display cabinet, buffet | Glass removed and wrapped separately in double-wall board |
| Kitchens | Cabinets, appliances, cookware | Fully emptied, cookware in dedicated cartons |
| Appliances | Fridge, washer, air conditioners, screens | Liquids drained — rust develops faster on the sea route |
| Mattresses and fabrics | Mattresses, cushions, rugs | Moisture-barrier covers on the sea route |
| Art and mirrors | Paintings, mirrors, valuables | Box-in-box with shock-absorbing fill |
| Home offices | Desk, chair, filing cabinets | Documents boxed in numbered, sealed cartons |
What the furniture moving service includes
Furniture moving prices from Saudi Arabia to Egypt
| Home size | Recommended route | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or single room | Road via Jordan | SAR 2,400 – 3,600 |
| Two-bedroom flat | Road via Jordan | SAR 3,600 – 5,400 |
| Three-bedroom flat | We cost all three — they converge | SAR 5,200 – 7,600 |
| Small villa | Usually a sea container | SAR 7,000 – 10,800 |
| Large villa | 40ft container | SAR 10,000 – 15,500 |
| Furniture + car | 40ft container | Saves 15 to 25% against two consignments |
Transit times from each Saudi city
The best route shifts with the departure point.
| Origin city | Recommended route | Estimated transit |
|---|---|---|
| Tabuk and Duba | Short sea to Safaga | 6 to 10 days |
| Al-Jouf and Turaif | Road via Jordan | 4 to 7 days |
| Riyadh | Road via Jordan | 5 to 9 days |
| Qassim | Road via Jordan | 5 to 9 days |
| Jeddah | Sea to Alexandria at volume | 7 to 14 days |
| Madinah | We cost road and the short sea | 6 to 11 days |
| Dammam and Khobar | Road via Jordan | 6 to 10 days |
Egyptian governorates we cover
Delivery to the address in every governorate.
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Egypt
Indicative figures for all three routes.
| Shipment type | Road via Jordan | Short sea | Sea to Alexandria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small parcels | SAR 170 – 340 | — | — |
| Cargo by weight | SAR 14 – 26 / kg | — | — |
| Groupage by cubic metre | — | — | SAR 380 – 620 / cbm |
| Two-bedroom flat contents | SAR 3,600 – 5,400 | Higher at medium volume | Higher, given port charges |
| Villa contents | By vehicle count | — | SAR 7,000 – 15,500 |
| 20ft container | — | — | SAR 5,400 – 8,200 |
| 40ft container | — | — | SAR 7,600 – 11,800 |
| Vehicle shipping | SAR 3,800 – 7,500 | SAR 3,400 – 6,800 | SAR 5,500 – 9,500 |
What actually sets your price?
| Factor | Effect on price | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| The route chosen | The largest factor on this lane | Let the costing recommend rather than guessing |
| Shipment volume | It determines which route is cheaper at all | Small and medium: road · large: sea |
| Origin city | Tabuk for the short sea, Al-Jouf for road | State it precisely — half the decision |
| Delivery governorate | Upper Egypt suits Safaga, the Delta Alexandria | Name the governorate, not just Egypt |
| Combining a car and furniture | Saves 15 to 25% | Tell us in advance if you intend both |
| Vehicle duty | It can exceed the shipping cost itself | We calculate it for you before booking |
Volumetric weight and the cubic metre
The route chosen changes the method of calculation itself.
An important point here: the pricing method differs by route. Road is calculated on chargeable weight and sea on cubic metres — so what saves you money on one route may not on the other.
If we recommend road, reduce empty space in the cartons and cut weight. If we recommend sea, dismantle everything possible to reduce volume. The advice is not the same — which is what makes establishing the route first necessary.
Documents required for shipping to Egypt
For vehicles
- Valid registration in the owner’s name
- Financier clearance if the vehicle is financed
- A power of attorney if the owner is not present
- A release certificate from the competent authority
- A copy of the owner’s ID or residency permit
- Full consignee details with their status
For personal shipments and furniture
- A copy of the sender’s national ID or residency permit
- Full consignee details: name, phone number, governorate and address
- A packing list detailing each box with a precise description
- Proof of relocation or residency to claim the personal effects exemption
For commercial shipments
- A commercial invoice with a precise description and a realistic value
- A packing list with weights and dimensions per carton
- A valid commercial registration
- A tax number
- A certificate of origin — useful under the Arab trade agreement
- The waybill or bill of lading, which we issue for you

Customs clearance and demurrage
Duration differs by route — and each has its own meter.
We handle clearance at both ends on all three routes. Duration is one to three days on the road route and three to seven days by sea after arrival, because the port formalities are more numerous.
And the difference to know: the port grants a free period, after which demurrage accrues daily. On the road route a late truck costs you time; at sea a late container costs you money that accumulates.
Five causes of delay
| Cause | What happens | How to avoid it |
|---|---|---|
| A surprise over vehicle duty | The car waits while charges accumulate | We calculate the duty before booking, not after arrival |
| The bill of lading reaching the consignee late | They cannot collect while the meter runs | We hand it over appropriately and track it |
| Missing document | The declaration halts | We prepare the paperwork before loading |
| A generic goods description | A full inspection that may cost the exemption | We write the description precisely as part of the service |
| A route unsuited to the destination | A long internal leg after arrival | Name your governorate so we cost all three |
Prohibited and restricted items
Absolutely prohibited
- Narcotics and psychotropic substances in every form
- Weapons, ammunition, explosives and their parts
- Radioactive and toxic materials
- Counterfeit goods — enforcement is strict
- Material contrary to public morals
- Cash, gold and jewellery within ordinary shipments
Restricted — accepted with conditions and prior disclosure
| Item | Restriction | The way round it |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | High duty and conditions | Duty calculated before booking |
| Electronic devices | Declaration of value and quantity | A clear invoice and an itemised list |
| Lithium batteries | Restricted in transport | Prior disclosure and approved packing |
| Medicines | Require a prescription or permit | Personal quantities with a prescription |
| Foodstuffs | Health requirements | A health certificate and shelf life covering the route |
| Cosmetics | An ingredients declaration is required | Prior disclosure and a detailed statement |
Packing and insurance
- Number parcels as 1 of 5 — it reveals a missing parcel at handover
- Put both parties’ details and the governorate on every parcel
- Keep parcels under 30 kg for easier handling
- Separate valuables and documents and carry them yourself
- Drain appliances of liquids — rust develops faster on the sea route
Insurance: basic cover is included and covers loss and damage from transport incidents. Extended cover is optional on the declared value and recommended for vehicles in particular. What is not covered: pre-existing defects, poor packing and prohibited items — and moisture damage on the sea route where packing was inadequate, which is why we change the packing with the route.
The reverse direction — from Egypt to Saudi Arabia
Egypt is an active exporter of food products, textiles and furniture. We collect from Cairo, Alexandria and the other governorates and deliver across the Kingdom on the same three routes.
| Item | Saudi Arabia to Egypt | Egypt to Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Routes | Three competing routes | The same three |
| Road transit | 4 to 9 days | 4 to 9 days |
| Sea transit | 7 to 21 days | 7 to 21 days |
| Dominant traffic | Household goods, vehicles and parcels | Food products, textiles and furniture |
| Restrictions | Egyptian, by tariff heading | Saudi, wider on foodstuffs |
How to choose a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Egypt
Three criteria specific to this lane.
Our written guarantees
What we do not guarantee, stated plainly: customs duty is not ours to set, and our estimate is a judgement built on experience rather than a binding ruling. And sailing schedules and border conditions can change. We guarantee to cost all three routes before you pay, and to notify you immediately of any change with the alternative.
How to reduce your shipping cost
The biggest saving here comes from choosing the right route — and it can reach a third of the cost.
| Method | Expected saving | How |
|---|---|---|
| Choose the right route for your volume | Up to 35% | Small and medium: road · large: sea |
| Depart from the point nearest the route | 15 to 25% | Tabuk for the short sea, Al-Jouf for road |
| Combine the car and furniture | 15 to 25% | In one container rather than two consignments |
| Dismantle everything possible | 15 to 30% | It cuts volume and volumetric weight at once |
| Book early | 10 to 15% | Particularly in peak seasons |
When do prices rise and transit lengthen?
- Summer and the return of expatriates — the highest demand for furniture and car shipping
- The run-up to holidays in both countries — pressure on all three routes at once
- Global peak shipping seasons — they raise sea route rates specifically
- Red Sea weather in winter — it can delay the ferries
- Congestion at the land crossings in season — it lengthens waiting
How we work: five steps
Five recurring mistakes — all of them avoidable
Why Tiger Cargo Express?
Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Egypt
In summary
Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Egypt begins not with a price but with a route: road via Jordan, the short sea crossing via Duba–Safaga, or the long sea route to Alexandria? And the answer is settled by your shipment’s size, your city and your destination governorate — which is why we cost all three in writing before you pay.
And if you are shipping a vehicle, the decisive question is not the price but the duty — and we calculate it before booking.
Send your shipment details — volume, origin city and delivery governorate, plus your vehicle’s details if applicable — and we reply with all three route costs and a written recommendation within 60 minutes. 0506688227
Where does Egypt sit on our map?
Shipping to Egypt is one lane within a wider region — and the full Africa guide explains the rules governing it and its neighbours together: the route, the customs framework, and the challenge that lane is priced around.
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