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Shipping and Furniture Moving Company from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye 0506688227 Full Container or Groupage, Price Includes Delivery

Shipping and Furniture Moving Company from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye 0506688227 Full Container or Groupage, Price Includes Delivery
Guide summary

Shipping and furniture moving from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye by sea to Mersin and Istanbul, at a price that includes door delivery rather than stopping at the port. Our first primarily maritime destination: transit runs two to four weeks, and the decisive question is full container or groupage — with the break-even point at fifteen cubic metres. Pricing is by volume rather than weight, so full dismantling saves more than anything else. The enemy here is moisture rather than vibration, so we use barrier covers and absorbing sachets. This guide covers both ports, demurrage, the bill of lading, furniture moving prices, the duty exemption and the high vehicle duty.

Looking for a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye that explains the difference between a full container and groupage before you pay? Tiger Cargo Express ships to Mersin, Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and the other Turkish cities by sea and air, and relocates household furniture with dismantling, packing and reassembly — with customs clearance at both ends and insurance on the load. To book: 0506688227

Türkiye is our first destination that is primarily a sea route, and that overturns every calculation you are used to. Gulf and Levant destinations are measured in days and governed by a land border; Türkiye is measured in weeks and governed by the port of entry and the sailing schedule.

And the decisive question here is not the route but the size of your shipment: a full container you have to yourself, or groupage you share with others? The gap between them in cost, transit and risk is wide — and most people who overpay on this lane chose the wrong one because nobody explained it.

14–28days by sea
2–4days by air
2ports of entry
100%clearance both ends

What we ship from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye

Traffic dominated by households relocating for residence or investment, and commercial cargo in both directions.

Household furnitureA whole home in one container, usually — the most requested service among property buyers in Türkiye.
Commercial cargoCompany shipments by container, with a commercial invoice, full clearance and a tax number.
Equipment and machineryHeavy equipment needing treated timber crating and securing inside the container.
VehiclesBy RoRo or inside a container, with registration, financier clearance and a release certificate.
Parcels and samplesFastest by air to Istanbul within two to four days.
Return commercial cargoTürkiye is a major exporter — we ship the reverse direction on the same services.

Full container or groupage? The decision that sets your cost

This section has no equivalent on our land routes — and it is the most important thing you will read before shipping to Türkiye.

On a road route you book space in a truck and your price is calculated by weight or volume. At sea you face two fundamentally different options, each with its own pricing logic and its own risks.

Full container — FCLThe container is yours alone: sealed at loading and not opened until destination. No intermediate handling and no waiting on other cargo, and the price is fixed for the container rather than the volume.
Groupage — LCLYou share a container with other consignments and pay only for your volume. Cheaper for small quantities, but it adds handling at a consolidation warehouse and a wait until the container fills.
Criterion Full container FCL Groupage LCL
Suitable volume From 15 cubic metres upward Under 15 cubic metres
Pricing A fixed price per container By cubic metre
Transit Faster — no consolidation wait Usually a week slower
Handling Sealed and opened once Unloaded and consolidated at two warehouses
Damage risk The lowest Higher, given repeated handling
Best for A whole home or a factory shipment A small flat or limited cargo
Where does the calculation flip?The practical rule: at roughly fifteen cubic metres the two options draw level, and above it a full container becomes cheaper despite looking dearer on the first quote. A three-bedroom home usually sits close to that line — which is why we survey before recommending, since recommending without a survey is guesswork the client pays for.

Furniture moving from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye

A whole home in one container — packed against sea moisture rather than road vibration.

Moving furniture by sea differs from road in its primary enemy: the threat here is moisture, not vibration. The container spends two weeks or more at sea, its temperature swinging between day and night so water vapour condenses inside — and that is what ruins timber, fabric and paper, not the road.

So we place moisture-absorbing sachets inside the container, wrap fabrics and mattresses in moisture-barrier covers rather than board alone, and raise the load off the container floor on timber pallets. Then we strap everything so it does not move with the roll of the ship.

Furniture moving from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye — loading a whole home into one container
A full container means your home alone inside it: no intermediate handling and no waiting on other cargo.

Furniture and household items we move

Category What it covers Marine handling
Bedrooms Bed, wardrobe, dresser, bedside units Dismantled and numbered, timber wrapped in a moisture barrier
Mattresses and fabrics Mattresses, cushions, rugs, curtains Sealed barrier covers — the most vulnerable to moisture
Living rooms and majlis Sofas, tables, bookcases Blankets then a barrier film, raised off the floor
Dining rooms Table, chairs, display cabinet, buffet Glass removed and crated in timber
Appliances Fridge, washer, air conditioners, screens Liquids fully drained — residual water rusts over a long 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

Free surveyEstablishing your volume in cubic metres so we can recommend between a container and groupage.
Marine packingMoisture-barrier covers rather than board alone — moisture is the enemy of a sea voyage.
Dismantling and numberingSpecialist technicians number every piece and its parts with matching labels.
Securing inside the containerStraps and pallets that raise the load off the floor and stop it moving with the ship’s roll.
Customs clearanceWe prepare the bill of lading and packing list in the form that preserves your exemption.
ReassemblyIn your new home in any Turkish city, with the waste cleared before we leave.
Why moisture is more dangerous than vibration hereVibration breaks what is fragile, and good packing stops it. Moisture works slowly and unseen: timber swells so doors warp, fabrics grow mould, paper cockles and metal rusts. Worse still, the damage surfaces days after delivery when you open the boxes — not at handover. Which is why barrier packing here is not a luxury.

Furniture moving prices from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye

Home size Recommended method Price range
Studio or single room Groupage LCL SAR 2,200 – 3,400
Two-bedroom flat Groupage LCL SAR 3,400 – 5,200
Three-bedroom flat 20ft container SAR 5,000 – 7,500
Small villa 20ft or 40ft container SAR 7,000 – 11,000
Large villa 40ft container SAR 10,000 – 16,000
Additional timber crating For valuable pieces SAR 150 – 400 per piece
The final price comes after the free surveyNote that the table pairs each size with a recommended method rather than a bare price — because choosing the method is what sets the cost here. The survey establishes your volume precisely, and we recommend and price on that. The figures exclude Turkish customs duty if your shipment is commercial.

Before moving day

  • Reduce what you ship if you are near the fifteen cubic metre line — it may flip the calculation in your favour
  • Separate what moisture affects: books, documents and valuable fabrics
  • Drain appliances of liquids completely — residual water rusts over a two-week voyage
  • Give the city and address precisely, and the nearest port to it
  • Separate valuables and documents and carry them yourself
  • Be present yourself, or send someone authorised, to sign the inventory

Two ports of entry — and which serves your city?

Choosing the wrong port adds a week and a long road leg inside Türkiye.

Mersin Port on the southern Mediterranean is the main port of entry for our shipments. It serves the south and centre, and cargo for Ankara, Adana and Konya moves from there.

Istanbul Port in the north serves Istanbul, Bursa, Izmir and the north-west. The sea route to it is longer — it passes the Dardanelles — but it saves a long road leg for anyone bound north.

Sea freight from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye via Mersin Port
Mersin is the main port of entry, with Istanbul serving northbound cargo — and the gap between them is sometimes a week.
Destination in Türkiye Best port Estimated transit
Mersin and Adana Mersin 14 to 21 days
Ankara and the centre Mersin then road 18 to 25 days
Konya and Kayseri Mersin then road 18 to 25 days
Istanbul Istanbul 21 to 28 days
Bursa and Izmir Istanbul then road 24 to 30 days
Antalya Mersin then road 18 to 25 days
Why we ask for the city rather than just the countryThe gap between Mersin and Istanbul is a full week in transit and hundreds of kilometres of road after discharge. An Istanbul consignment landed at Mersin crosses Türkiye lengthwise after an already long voyage — and an Antalya consignment landed at Istanbul does the reverse. Naming the city lets us pick the right port rather than the default.

Two ways to ship — and sea is the basis here

On this lane the choice is settled in favour of the sea except in specific cases.

Sea freight — the natural option

From Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to Mersin or Istanbul. Transit is two to four weeks including loading, sailing, discharge and clearance.

  • Dramatically cheaper for anything beyond a few hundred kilograms
  • Full container or groupage depending on your volume
  • The only suitable option for furniture, vehicles and equipment
  • Scheduled by sailing dates rather than on demand

Air freight — for the urgent and valuable only

Two to four days to Istanbul or Ankara once documents are complete. But the price gap against sea on this lane is enormous — multiples, not percentages. We recommend it for samples, documents and urgent spare parts only.

And why is there no road service?The road route to Türkiye passes through several countries with multiple procedures and restrictions, and its transit is not much shorter than sea while its cost is higher and its risks greater. We neither recommend nor offer it on this lane — and candour about that is better than selling a service we do not trust.
Criterion Sea Air
Transit time 14 to 28 days 2 to 4 days
Cost The baseline Multiples of sea
Suitable volume From a cubic metre to containers Up to a few hundred kg
Best for Furniture, vehicles, cargo Samples, documents, urgent goods
Point of arrival Mersin or Istanbul Istanbul or Ankara airport
Weight basis By cubic metre Volumetric ÷6000

Turkish cities we cover

Delivery to the address in every major city.

IstanbulThe most requested destination — delivery to the address on both the European and Asian sides.
Mersin and AdanaClosest to the main port of entry — the fastest and cheapest.
AnkaraThe capital, served through Mersin with an internal road leg.
Izmir and BursaThe west, served through Istanbul.
AntalyaThe south-west, served through Mersin.
Trabzon and the northRequire advance arrangement given the road distance.

Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye

Indicative figures on sea pricing logic rather than road.

Shipment type Price range Unit and notes
Groupage LCL SAR 320 – 520 / cbm Minimum one cubic metre
20ft container SAR 4,800 – 7,200 Around 28 cubic metres
40ft container SAR 6,800 – 10,500 Around 58 cubic metres
40ft high cube SAR 7,600 – 11,500 Around 68 cubic metres
Vehicle by RoRo SAR 3,200 – 6,500 By vehicle size
Vehicle by container SAR 5,500 – 9,000 For luxury and classic cars
Air freight By volumetric weight Urgent cargo only — quoted on request
Door delivery SAR 800 – 2,400 Road from the port, by city
Watch the door-delivery lineSea quotes are usually presented port to port — meaning your cargo reaches Mersin and stops there. The road leg from the port to your home in Ankara or Istanbul is a separate item, and some competitors leave it out so their quote looks cheaper. We state it explicitly and calculate it for you in advance.

What actually sets your price?

Factor Effect on price How to use it
Volume in cubic metres The basis of all sea pricing Reduce what you do not need — every cubic metre has a price
The method chosen A container is cheaper above 15 cbm Let the survey recommend rather than guessing
Port of entry The gap between Mersin and Istanbul is a week Name your city so we pick the nearer one
The internal road leg A separate item from the sea freight Cities near the port cost less
Cargo type Dangerous and refrigerated cost more Declare the type in advance
Sailing season Sea rates are visibly seasonal Book early in peak periods

Cubic metres rather than volumetric weight — the difference that matters here

On road lanes you pay by weight; at sea you pay by volume — and that changes what you should do.

On a road route the chargeable weight applies: the greater of actual and volumetric. At sea the basis is the cubic metre directly — and your cargo’s weight matters only within upper limits rarely reached with furniture.

Sea freightLength × width × height in metres = cubic metres
Air freightLength × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6000
20ft containerAround 28 usable cubic metres

The practical consequence: on this lane reducing weight does not help you — reducing volume does. Full dismantling saves more than anything else: a dismantled wardrobe occupies a third of what it occupies assembled.

Work out your volume before requesting a quoteOur free container capacity calculator gives you an approximate volume and tells you whether you need a 20ft, a 40ft or groupage, and the volumetric weight calculator covers air freight. No sign-up, and nothing is sent anywhere.

Documents required for shipping to Türkiye

The bill of lading here is not a receipt but a title document — a substantive difference from road freight.

For personal shipments and furniture

  • A copy of the sender’s national ID or residency permit
  • Full consignee details in Türkiye: name, phone number, city and address
  • A packing list detailing the contents of every box precisely
  • Turkish residency or proof of relocation to claim the 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
The bill of lading — pay attention to thisIn road freight the waybill is a receipt proving delivery. At sea it is a title document: whoever holds it collects the cargo. Losing it, or its late arrival with the consignee, means a genuine complication at collection and demurrage accruing daily. We issue it and hand it over in the way that suits your case, and explain what to do with it.
Duty exemption on used personal furnitureTürkiye exempts personal effects and used furniture from duty on conditions: personal use, proof of relocation for residence, and a defined window from the date of residency. The conditions are more precise than their Gulf equivalents — we review them with you before shipping, not after.
Documents required for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye and customs clearance
The bill of lading is a title document rather than a receipt — losing it complicates collection.

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 — Turkish enforcement on these 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
Electronic devices High duty and phone registration Declare value and quantity in advance
Lithium batteries Restricted by air, regulated by sea Dangerous goods declaration and approved packing
Perfumes and alcohol-based liquids Barred by air, restricted by sea By sea with leak-proof packing and disclosure
Medicines Require a prescription or permit Personal quantities with a prescription
Foodstuffs Strict health requirements Health certificate and sufficient shelf life after weeks at sea
Plants and seeds Agricultural quarantine A phytosanitary certificate
Disclosure is the sender’s responsibilityA sealed container is not usually opened, but selective inspection happens. Concealing a restricted item inside a container means the whole container is held — not that item alone — with demurrage accruing daily at the port until the matter is resolved.

Customs clearance and demurrage

The substantive difference from road freight: a delay here runs on a daily meter.

We handle clearance at both ends. Normal duration is three to seven days after the vessel arrives — longer than a land border because the maritime formalities are more numerous.

And the difference you need to know: the port grants a free period, then demurrage accrues daily. On a road route a late truck costs you time; here a late container costs you money that accumulates — which is why we prepare documents before sailing rather than after arrival.

1Booking and sailing confirmationWe book the space and give you the sailing date and expected arrival.
2Loading and sealingThe container is loaded and sealed, and the bill of lading is issued.
3Sailing and trackingWe track the vessel and notify you of any change to the schedule.
4Arrival and declaration filingThe vessel arrives and the customs declaration is filed with complete documents.
5Release and deliveryAfter release the cargo moves by road to your address in the city.

Five causes of delay that accrue demurrage

Cause What happens How to avoid it
The bill of lading reaching the consignee late They cannot collect without the title document We hand it over in the right way and track its arrival
Missing document The declaration halts while the meter runs We prepare the paperwork before sailing, not after arrival
Imprecise description Extra inspection and opening the container Name the item precisely on the packing list
A change in the sailing schedule A delay outside anyone’s control We notify you immediately and rearrange delivery
Exemption conditions unmet The shipment is treated as commercial We review your residency conditions before shipping

Packing for the sea voyage

Moisture and movement — two enemies unlike those of the road.

Moisture-absorbing sachetsPlaced inside the container to absorb condensed vapour throughout the voyage.
Barrier coversFor mattresses, fabrics and books — board does not suffice over a voyage of weeks.
Timber palletsRaise the load off the container floor where water collects.
Securing strapsPrevent movement with the ship’s roll — and the roll is continuous, not occasional.
Wooden cratesFor antiques and mirrors, in treated timber stamped ISPM 15.
Full dismantlingReduces volume so it reduces cost — more important here than anything else.
  • Drain appliances of liquids completely — residual water rusts over a two-week voyage
  • Separate books and documents into moisture-resistant boxes
  • Number parcels as 1 of 5 and put the contents on the label
  • Dismantle everything that can be dismantled — every cubic metre has a price
  • Separate valuables and documents and carry them yourself
ISPM 15 is mandatory hereAny timber within the shipment — pallets or crates — must be heat treated and stamped ISPM 15. This is an international requirement in sea freight to prevent pest transfer, and untreated timber means the shipment is refused or treated at your expense at the port.

Cargo insurance

Basic coverIncluded on every shipment, covering loss and damage from transport incidents.
Extended coverOptional, calculated on the declared value, and strongly recommended in sea freight.
What is not coveredPre-existing defects, poor packing, and moisture damage where packing was inadequate.

Note that last point: moisture damage with inadequate packing is not covered. That is why we insist on barrier packing and will not ship fabrics and books in ordinary board — not out of strictness but because compensation would not be available to you if the damage occurred.

Vehicle shipping from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye

Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye by RoRo
RoRo is cheaper for running vehicles: they drive aboard on their own wheels and need no container.

Two fundamentally different methods: RoRo, where the car drives aboard a dedicated vessel on its own wheels, and container, where it is secured inside.

Criterion RoRo By container
Method Drives aboard on its wheels Secured inside a container
Cost Lower Higher
Protection Exposed to the elements Fully enclosed
Non-running vehicles Not possible Possible
Best for Standard running vehicles Luxury, classic and non-running
  • 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
Vehicle duty in Türkiye is highImporting vehicles into Türkiye attracts high duty and taxes that vary by engine capacity and model year. Ask about them before you ship — in some cases they exceed the value of the car itself. We set out the estimate before booking rather than after.

The reverse direction — from Türkiye to Saudi Arabia

An active lane given the volume of Turkish exports.

Türkiye is a major exporter to Saudi Arabia, and the reverse direction on this lane is busier than on many of our routes. We collect from Istanbul, Mersin and Izmir and deliver across the Kingdom.

Item Saudi Arabia to Türkiye Türkiye to Saudi Arabia
Sea transit 14 to 28 days 14 to 28 days
Ports Jeddah and Dammam → Mersin and Istanbul The same ports in reverse
Dominant traffic Household goods and personal effects Commercial cargo and building materials
Duty Turkish, by tariff heading Saudi, by tariff

How to choose a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye

Three criteria specific to sea freight.

1Ask: does the price include door delivery?The most important question here. A port-to-port quote looks far cheaper, and then you discover the internal road leg.
2Ask: full container or groupage, and why?Anyone recommending without a survey is guessing. The wrong choice here costs you thousands.
3Ask about moisture packingAnyone who does not mention it has not shipped much by sea — moisture is the enemy of this voyage, not vibration.
4Ask for a written quote, not a verbal oneA verbal quote cannot be relied on. Ask for what the price includes and excludes in writing.
5Ask about demurrageAnyone who does not explain it will leave you paying it. Ask: how long is the free period, and what then?
6Check the commercial registrationA licensed company shows its registration without hesitation.

Our written guarantees

A price including deliveryWe state the internal road leg in the quote and do not hide it to look cheaper.
A recommendation built on a surveyWe establish your volume in cubic metres, then recommend between container and groupage.
Genuine marine packingMoisture-resistant covers and pallets that raise the load off the container floor.
Documents before sailingNot after arrival — because a delay here accrues demurrage daily.

What we do not guarantee, stated plainly: sailing schedules are not ours to control. Vessels are delayed by weather or port congestion, and that is outside any carrier’s control. We guarantee to notify you the moment it changes, and that your paperwork is ready so clearance adds no delay on top of the delay.

How to reduce your shipping cost

On sea lanes the saving is in volume rather than weight — and that changes what you should do.

Method Expected saving How
Dismantle everything possible 20 to 35% A dismantled wardrobe occupies a third of its assembled volume
Choose the right method Up to 30% A container is cheaper above 15 cbm despite looking dearer
Reduce what you ship Directly proportional Every cubic metre has a price — review what you actually need
Pick the port nearest your city 10 to 20% It saves a long internal road leg
Book outside peak seasons 10 to 15% Sea rates are visibly seasonal

When do prices rise and transit lengthen?

  • Global peak shipping seasons — rates rise visibly and space tightens
  • The run-up to holidays and festive periods — pressure on bookings
  • Mediterranean weather in winter — sailing delays are possible
  • Port congestion — it can add days to arrival and discharge
  • The end of the school year — the family relocation season and peak furniture demand
A practical tipBook at least three weeks ahead. Sea freight is not like road: there is no daily departure to catch, only a fixed sailing schedule — and whoever books late waits for the next vessel, which may be a full week away.

How we work: five steps

1Contact usSend your shipment details and your city in Türkiye, and we reply within 60 minutes.
2Survey and method selectionWe establish your volume in cubic metres and recommend between a full container and groupage.
3Booking and document preparationWe book the space and prepare the paperwork and bill of lading before sailing.
4Packing and loadingWe pack in moisture-barrier materials, secure the load inside the container and seal it.
5Sailing, clearance and deliveryWe track the vessel, handle clearance, and deliver to your address.

Five recurring mistakes — all of them avoidable

Comparing a port-to-port quote with a door-to-door oneThe most common error on sea lanes. The first looks two thousand cheaper until you discover the internal road leg is a separate item of similar value.
Choosing groupage for a large shipmentAbove fifteen cubic metres a full container becomes cheaper despite looking dearer on the first quote.
Road packing for a sea voyageOrdinary board does not resist moisture over a two-week voyage. The damage surfaces after delivery when you open the boxes.
Leaving documents until arrivalDemurrage is charged daily after the free period — and a missing sheet here costs you money, not just time.
Not asking about vehicle dutyTurkish duty on vehicles is high and can exceed the value of the car. Ask before you ship, not after.

Why Tiger Cargo Express?

A price that includes door deliveryWe state the internal road leg in the quote and do not hide it to make our offer look cheaper.
A recommendation built on a surveyWe establish your volume precisely, then recommend between container and groupage — no guesswork.
Genuine marine packingBarrier covers, moisture sachets and pallets — moisture is the enemy of this voyage.
Mersin and Istanbul portsWe choose the one nearest your city, and the gap between them is a full week.
Documents before sailingSo no missing sheet accrues demurrage against you.
A licensed companyCR 5800108005 and a registered national address, with documents available.
Get a quote for your shipment to TürkiyeSend your shipment details and your city and we reply within 60 minutes with a written quote that includes door delivery.Call 0506688227Message on WhatsApp

Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye

How long does a shipment from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye take?Two to four weeks by sea depending on port and city — Mersin is roughly a week faster than Istanbul. Two to four days by air for small urgent consignments.
Full container or groupage — which is cheaper for me?The practical rule: under fifteen cubic metres groupage is cheaper, and above it a full container is, despite looking dearer. A three-bedroom home sits close to that line — and the survey settles it precisely.
How much does moving a flat to Türkiye cost?A two-bedroom flat by groupage ranges between SAR 3,400 and 5,200, and a three-bedroom flat in a 20ft container between SAR 5,000 and 7,500 — with the final figure after the survey.
Does the price include delivery to my address?In our quotes yes, and we state it explicitly. Note that many quotes in the market are port to port — meaning your cargo stops at Mersin and the internal leg is a separate item.
What is demurrage and why do you warn about it?The port grants a free period to collect the container, after which a daily charge begins. That is why we prepare documents before sailing rather than after arrival — a delay here costs money that accumulates.
Why is marine packing different?The enemy here is moisture, not vibration. The container spends weeks at sea and vapour condenses inside, warping timber and growing mould on fabrics. We use barrier covers, absorbing sachets and pallets that raise the load.
What is the bill of lading and why does it matter?A title document rather than a receipt: whoever holds it collects the cargo. Losing it or its late arrival with the consignee means real complication at collection and accruing demurrage. We issue it and explain what to do with it.
Do you ship to Türkiye by road?We neither recommend nor offer it. The road route passes through several countries with multiple procedures, its transit is not much shorter than sea, and its cost and risk are higher.
Is used furniture exempt from duty in Türkiye?Yes on conditions: personal use, proof of relocation for residence, and a defined window from the date of residency. The conditions are more precise than their Gulf equivalents — we review them with you before shipping.
How do I work out my volume in cubic metres?Use the free container capacity calculator on our site for an estimate, and the survey establishes it precisely. Remember that full dismantling reduces volume considerably — and volume is the basis of sea pricing.
Which port is best for my city?Mersin for the south, centre, Antalya and Ankara; Istanbul for the north-west, Bursa and Izmir. The gap is a week in transit and hundreds of kilometres by road — so name your city when you enquire.
Do you ship vehicles?Yes, by RoRo for running vehicles, or inside a container for luxury, classic and non-running cars. But note that Turkish duty on vehicles is high — we set out the estimate before booking.
When does air freight make sense?For samples, documents and urgent spare parts only. The price gap against sea is multiples, not percentages.
Do you ship from Türkiye to Saudi Arabia?Yes, and the lane is active given the volume of Turkish exports. We collect from Istanbul, Mersin and Izmir and deliver across the Kingdom.

In summary

Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye is not complicated once you understand its maritime logic: volume rather than weight, container or groupage, moisture rather than vibration, and a price that includes delivery rather than stopping at the port. Tiger Cargo Express explains all four before you pay.

Send your shipment details — type, approximate volume and your city in Türkiye — and we reply with a detailed quote within 60 minutes. 0506688227

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Where does Türkiye sit on our map?

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