Car and Furniture Shipping Company from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia 0506688227 We Calculate Your Vehicle Duty Before Booking
Car and furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia through Radès Port, by RoRo or inside a container, with your vehicle duty calculated before booking rather than after arrival. The nearest Maghreb destination: a week closer than Morocco, with a single port of entry that simplifies the decision and no port choice to confuse matters. Tunisian vehicle duty can approach the value of the car — and we tell you plainly if it is not worth it. Shipping a car and furniture in one container saves 15 to 25%. This guide covers RoRo versus container, the duty, moving prices, marine packing and the exemption.
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Looking for a car and furniture shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia that calculates your vehicle duty before you book? Tiger Cargo Express ships to Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Bizerte and the other governorates through Radès Port, by RoRo or inside a container, with customs clearance at both ends and insurance on the load. To book: 0506688227
Tunisia is the nearest Maghreb destination to us — a full week closer than Morocco. And it has a second advantage that simplifies everything: a single port of entry, Radès. So there is no port decision to complicate pricing, and no choice that might mistakenly add a week.
It is also among our busiest destinations for car shipping — which is why we begin with that, and why we calculate its duty before booking rather than after arrival.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
The most requested service on this lane — and we start with it because it is what people ask about most.
You have two fundamentally different methods, each with its own logic. And most people who overpay on this lane chose the wrong one because nobody explained the difference.

| Criterion | RoRo | By container |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Drives aboard on its wheels | Secured inside a container |
| Cost | SAR 2,600 – 5,400 | SAR 4,800 – 8,200 |
| Protection | Exposed to the elements | Fully enclosed |
| Non-running vehicles | Not possible | Possible |
| With furniture in the same container | Not possible | Possible — and it saves considerably |
| Best for | Standard running vehicles | Luxury, classic and non-running |
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 at loading
- A release certificate from the competent authority
- A copy of the owner’s ID or residency permit
- Full consignee details in Tunisia
Vehicle duty in Tunisia — we calculate it before booking
This is the most important point in the whole section. Importing vehicles into Tunisia attracts high duty and taxes that vary by engine capacity, model year and fuel type.
And the problem we see repeatedly: the owner ships the car and then discovers on arrival that the duty approaches or exceeds the value of the car — at which point turning back is impossible, the car sits at Radès and demurrage runs.
Preparing the vehicle before loading
- Empty the car of all personal belongings — regulations prohibit carrying them inside
- Leave a quarter tank of fuel or less — a safety requirement in sea freight
- Disable alarm systems or tell us how to disable them
- Hand over one key and keep the other yourself
- Photograph the car from every angle before handover — and we photograph it too
- Make sure the battery is sound if going by RoRo — it must be driven aboard
What we ship from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
Traffic dominated by vehicles and returning households, with commercial cargo in both directions.
Furniture moving from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
Full container or groupage — and the survey settles which is cheaper for you.
Moving furniture by sea rests on one decision: full container or groupage? The container is yours alone, sealed at loading and unopened until destination; groupage shares with others and you pay only for your volume.
The practical rule: under fifteen cubic metres groupage is cheaper, and above it the container is, despite looking dearer on the first quote. A three-bedroom home usually sits close to that line — which is why we survey before recommending.

Furniture and household items we move
| Category | What it covers | Marine handling |
|---|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Bed, wardrobe, dresser, bedside units | Full dismantling and numbering, timber in a moisture barrier |
| Mattresses and fabrics | Mattresses, cushions, rugs, curtains | Sealed barrier covers — the most affected by moisture |
| Living rooms and majlis | Sofas, tables, bookcases | Blankets then barrier film, raised off the container floor |
| Dining rooms | Table, chairs, display cabinet, buffet | Glass removed and crated in timber |
| Appliances | Fridge, washer, air conditioners, screens | Liquids fully drained — water rusts on the voyage |
| Books and documents | Home libraries and archives | Moisture-resistant boxes with silica sachets |
| Art and mirrors | Paintings, mirrors, valuables | A wooden crate with an internal barrier |
| Solid timber furniture | Heavy tables and cabinets | Most prone to swelling — barrier wrap and raised off the floor |
What the furniture moving service includes
Furniture moving prices from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
| Home size | Recommended method | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or single room | Groupage LCL | SAR 2,800 – 4,200 |
| Two-bedroom flat | Groupage or container — we cost both | SAR 4,200 – 6,400 |
| Three-bedroom flat | 20ft container | SAR 6,200 – 9,200 |
| Small villa | 20ft or 40ft container | SAR 8,500 – 13,000 |
| Large villa | 40ft container | SAR 12,000 – 18,500 |
| Furniture + car in one container | 40ft container | Saves 15 to 25% against two consignments |
The sea route and Radès Port
A single port of entry — and that simplifies more than you would expect.
The vessel sails from Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, crosses the Red Sea, then the Suez Canal, then the Mediterranean, and arrives at Radès Port near Tunis. Transit is two to five weeks including every stage.

And the single-port advantage is larger than it appears: in Morocco you must choose between Tanger Med and Casablanca, and the wrong choice adds a week and hundreds of kilometres. Here there is no decision to get wrong — every shipment lands at Radès, and the distance from there to any Tunisian governorate is manageable because the country is smaller.
| Governorate | Distance from Radès | Total estimated transit |
|---|---|---|
| Tunis | Very close | 14 to 28 days |
| Bizerte | About 65 km | 15 to 29 days |
| Nabeul and Hammamet | About 70 km | 15 to 29 days |
| Sousse and Monastir | About 145 km | 16 to 30 days |
| Sfax | About 270 km | 17 to 31 days |
| Gabès and Medenine | About 400 km | 18 to 33 days |
Two ways to ship — and sea is the basis
Sea freight — the practical option
Two to five weeks to Radès including loading, sailing, discharge, clearance and delivery. Jeddah is days closer than Dammam, being nearer the Suez Canal.
- The only option suited to vehicles, furniture, equipment and volume
- Full container, groupage, or RoRo for vehicles
- Scheduled by sailing dates — roughly one vessel a week
- One port of entry, so no decision to complicate matters
Air freight — for samples and documents
Two to four days to Tunis Carthage airport once documents are complete. But the price gap is very wide — we recommend it for samples, documents and urgent spare parts only.
| Criterion | Sea | Air |
|---|---|---|
| Transit time | 14 to 35 days | 2 to 4 days |
| Cost | The baseline | Multiples |
| Best for | Vehicles, furniture, cargo | Samples and documents |
| Point of arrival | Radès Port | Tunis Carthage airport |
| Weight basis | By cubic metre | Volumetric ÷6000 |
Tunisian governorates we cover
Delivery to the address in every governorate.
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
Indicative figures on sea pricing logic.
| Shipment type | Price range | Unit and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle by RoRo | SAR 2,600 – 5,400 | By vehicle size |
| Vehicle by container | SAR 4,800 – 8,200 | For luxury, classic and non-running |
| Groupage LCL | SAR 400 – 640 / cbm | Minimum two cubic metres |
| 20ft container | SAR 6,200 – 9,200 | Around 28 cubic metres |
| 40ft container | SAR 8,800 – 13,500 | Around 58 cubic metres |
| 40ft high cube | SAR 9,800 – 15,000 | Around 68 cubic metres |
| Air freight | By volumetric weight | Samples only — quoted on request |
| Door delivery | SAR 500 – 1,400 | Road from Radès, by governorate |
What actually sets your price?
| Factor | Effect on price | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type and shipping method | The gap between RoRo and container is wide | Let the consultation recommend by your car |
| Volume in cubic metres | The basis of sea pricing | Dismantle everything possible — every cubic metre has a price |
| Combining a car and furniture | Saves 15 to 25% | Tell us in advance if you intend both |
| The method chosen | A container is cheaper above 15 cbm | Let the survey recommend rather than guessing |
| The governorate | Distances are relatively short | The gap between governorates is limited |
| Sailing season | Sea rates are seasonal | Book early in peak periods |
Pricing by the cubic metre
In sea freight the basis is the cubic metre, not weight. Your cargo’s weight matters only within upper limits rarely reached with furniture.
The practical consequence: full dismantling saves more than anything else — a dismantled wardrobe occupies a third of its assembled volume.
Documents required for shipping to Tunisia
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 in Tunisia
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 the contents of every box
- 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
- The bill of lading, which we issue for you

Customs clearance and demurrage
Three to seven days after arrival — and a delay runs on a daily meter.
We handle clearance at both ends. The port grants a free period, after which demurrage begins — so we prepare documents before sailing rather than after arrival.
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 sailing |
| Imprecise description | Extra inspection and opening the container | Name the item precisely on the packing list |
| Exemption conditions unmet | The shipment is treated as commercial | We review your conditions before shipping |
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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic devices | Duty and a value declaration | A clear invoice and an itemised list |
| Lithium batteries | Regulated by sea | Dangerous goods declaration and approved packing |
| Perfumes and alcohol-based liquids | Restricted in sea transport | Leak-proof packing and disclosure |
| Medicines | Require a prescription or permit | Personal quantities with a prescription |
| Foodstuffs | Health requirements | Shelf life covering the voyage |
| Vehicle spare parts | Declaration of quantity and value | An invoice and an itemised list |
Packing for the sea voyage
- Drain appliances of liquids completely — water rusts on a sea voyage
- Separate books and documents into moisture-resistant boxes
- Number parcels as 1 of 5 and put the contents on the label
- Dismantle everything possible — every cubic metre has a price
- Separate valuables and documents and carry them yourself
Cargo insurance
We recommend extended cover for vehicles in particular: their value is high and RoRo exposes them to the elements. We photograph the vehicle before loading and at delivery and give you both sets — because documentation turns a claim into a comparison rather than an argument.
The reverse direction — from Tunisia to Saudi Arabia
Tunisia is an active exporter of food products, textiles and olive oil. We collect from Tunis, Sfax and Sousse and deliver across the Kingdom on the same services.
| Item | Saudi Arabia to Tunisia | Tunisia to Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Sea transit | 14 to 35 days | 14 to 35 days |
| Port | Jeddah and Dammam → Radès | Radès → Jeddah and Dammam |
| Dominant traffic | Vehicles and household goods | Food products and textiles |
| Restrictions | Tunisian, by tariff heading | Saudi, wider on foodstuffs |
How to choose a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
Three criteria — the first concerns vehicles.
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 customs decision. We guarantee to give you the estimate before booking so you decide, and to tell you plainly if we think the shipment is not worth it.
How to reduce your shipping cost
| Method | Expected saving | How |
|---|---|---|
| Combine the car and furniture in one container | 15 to 25% | A 40ft container holds both |
| Choose RoRo for an ordinary car | Up to 40% | The voyage is relatively short so exposure is limited |
| Dismantle everything possible | 20 to 35% | A dismantled wardrobe occupies a third of its volume |
| Choose a container above 15 cbm | Up to 30% | It becomes cheaper than groupage despite appearances |
| Book early | 10 to 15% | And early booking secures space on the vessel |
When do prices rise and transit lengthen?
- The summer return of expatriates — the highest demand for car and furniture shipping
- Global peak shipping seasons — rates rise and space tightens
- Mediterranean weather in winter — sailing delays are possible
- Suez Canal or port congestion — it can add days
- The run-up to holidays — pressure on bookings in both directions
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 Tunisia
In summary
Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia is simpler than its Moroccan counterpart in two respects: a week less in transit, and one port with no decision to confuse matters. But if you are shipping a car, the decisive question is not the price but the duty — and we calculate it for you before booking rather than after arrival.
Send your vehicle’s details — engine capacity, model year and fuel type — or your shipment details, and we reply with a written quote and a duty estimate within 60 minutes. 0506688227
Where does Tunisia sit on our map?
Shipping to Tunisia 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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