Receiving Your Shipment in Kuwait: Checking Hand-Carried Pieces Before Signing | 0551247117
How to receive your shipment from Saudi Arabia in apartment buildings in Hawalli, Salmiya and Farwaniya: preparing before arrival, checking furniture after hand-carrying, the checklist before signing, and reporting damage.
In Kuwait, much of the delivery happens in apartment buildings in Hawalli, Salmiya and Farwaniya, with small lifts or furniture carried up the stairs by hand. That changes what you focus on at delivery: most scratches and knocks don’t happen on the road from Saudi Arabia, but in the last few meters between the truck and the apartment door. In this guide: how to prepare before arrival, a checklist before signing, how to check pieces carried by hand, and what to do if you find damage.
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- Before arrival
- The checklist before signing
- What to inspect for each type
- What to do if you find damage
- Frequently asked questions
- What gets damaged most when delivering to buildings?
- Can someone else receive the shipment for me?
- What if I find damage after the team leaves?
- What if the floor changes or the lift breaks down?
- When can I switch on the fridge?
- Can delivery be postponed?
Before arrival
- Confirm the floor and lift: if anything has changed since the quote, tell us the day before, not on arrival — see delivery to Hawalli and Salmiya buildings.
- A working Kuwaiti number: to coordinate with the driver.
- Clear the stairs and corridors: shoes, bikes and stored items slow the lifting and cause knocks.
- A copy of the packing list: to count the parcels.
- Authorise someone to receive for you: with proof of identity if you won’t be there.
The checklist before signing
What to inspect for each type
| Type | What to check | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-carried furniture | Edges, surfaces and corners | Right after assembly. |
| Electrical appliances | Casing, screen and cables | Kuwait runs at about 240 V and 50 Hz. |
| Fridge | Casing and doors, then cooling | Leave it upright for several hours before switching on. |
| Glass and mirrors | Immediate check | Right before signing. |
| Boxes inspected at the border | Complete contents | If there is different sealing tape. |
What to do if you find damage
For the full move see moving house from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait, and for the destination page shipping to Kuwait.
Frequently asked questions
What gets damaged most when delivering to buildings?
Furniture edges and corners during hand-carrying on stairs and tight turns.
Can someone else receive the shipment for me?
Yes, with your authorisation and proof of identity matching the shipment details.
What if I find damage after the team leaves?
Report it immediately with photos; a remark on the receipt is stronger, but prompt reporting keeps a claim possible.
What if the floor changes or the lift breaks down?
Tell us the day before so we can arrange the right lifting team and explain any extra cost.
When can I switch on the fridge?
After it has stood upright for several hours so the refrigerant settles.
Can delivery be postponed?
Yes, with advance arrangement; storage fees may apply if it is long.
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