Shipping Company from Saudi Arabia to Iraq: Furniture and Car Shipping via the Arar Crossing | 0551247117

Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Iraq: furniture moving, car shipping, parcels and goods from every city to Baghdad, Basra, Najaf and Erbil, by road via Jadidat Arar in 3–6 days, by air or sea, from SAR 140.
A shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Iraq moves your furniture, car, parcels and goods from any Saudi city to Baghdad, Basra, Najaf, Karbala, Erbil and every Iraqi city, by road via Jadidat Arar in 3 to 6 days depending on your city, by air in 24 to 48 hours, or by sea in containers to Umm Qasr, from SAR 140 per carton and SAR 2,300 for a whole-home move.
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- Shipping options from Saudi Arabia to Iraq and their timing
- Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
- Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Iraq in 2026
- Our services from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
- Moving furniture from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
- Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
- Commercial goods from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
- The route from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
- Where we deliver in Iraq
- Saudi cities we collect from
- Shipping steps
- Documents required
- Prohibited and restricted items
- A preparation timeline
- How to compare shipping companies
- Common costly mistakes
- Truck types for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
- What happens on loading day?
- How each piece is packed
- Office and company moves to Iraq
- Temporary storage
- Tracking and communication
- Delivery in Baghdad and Iraqi cities
- Special cases
- Shipping from Iraq to Saudi Arabia
- Shipping appliances and electronics to Iraq
- Insuring your shipment
- How to choose a shipping company to Iraq
- Clearance in Iraq: what to know
- Distances and timing from Saudi cities to Baghdad
- Why Alnesr Alzahby from Saudi Arabia to Iraq?
- Related searches
- Frequently asked questions
- How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Iraq cost?
- How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Baghdad take?
- Which border crossing is used?
- Is there air freight to Iraq?
- Do I need to be at the border?
- What is the cheapest way to ship to Iraq?
- Which Saudi cities do you collect from?
- Which crossing is used for Iraq?
- Do you deliver to Erbil, Basra and Mosul?
- Do you move offices to Iraq?
- Is there temporary storage?
- Will my Saudi appliances work in Iraq?
- Route: your Saudi city → Jadidat Arar crossing → Najaf or Karbala → Baghdad.
- Distance: from about 1,200 km (Qassim–Baghdad) to over 1,900 km (Jeddah–Baghdad).
- Timing: dedicated road 3 to 6 days by city, consolidated road 5 to 8 days, air 24–48 hours.
- Prices: from SAR 140 per carton, SAR 1,650 per car and SAR 2,300 for a whole-home furniture move.
- Services: furniture moving, car shipping, parcels, commercial goods, air freight, customs clearance, packing and assembly.
- Contact: call or WhatsApp 0551247117.
Shipping options from Saudi Arabia to Iraq and their timing
There is more than one way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Iraq, each differing in timing, cost and the shipments it suits:
- Dedicated road freight: a truck just for you, arriving in 3 to 6 days by city — best for house moves and fixed-date shipments.
- Consolidated road freight: your goods in a shared load by the cubic meter, arriving in 5 to 8 days — cheapest for small quantities.
- Air freight: 24–48 hours for documents, samples and urgent parcels, charged on chargeable weight.
- Sea freight to Umm Qasr: full containers via Dammam or Jeddah, suited to Basra and the south.
| Method | Timing from Saudi Arabia | Best for | Charged by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated road | 3 to 6 days by city | House moves, fixed-date shipments | Volume and truck size |
| Consolidated road | 5 to 8 days | Cartons, parcels, small quantities | Cubic meter or weight |
| Air | 24–48 hours | Documents, samples, urgent parcels | Chargeable weight |
| Sea to Umm Qasr | Longer than road | Full containers and Basra | Per container |
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
For small parcels, documents, samples and urgent spare parts, air freight from Saudi Arabia reaches Baghdad and Basra in 24 to 48 hours. It is charged on chargeable weight — the greater of actual and volumetric weight — so a large light box is charged on its size.
| Parcel | Dimensions and actual weight | Chargeable weight (divisor 5000) |
|---|---|---|
| Box of clothes | 60×50×40 cm — 8 kg | 24 kg (volume wins) |
| Box of books | 40×30×30 cm — 25 kg | 25 kg (weight wins) |
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Iraq in 2026
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Iraq start from SAR 140 per carton and vary with the shipment, its size, the method and the destination city in Iraq:
- Cartons and parcels: from SAR 140 per carton.
- Whole-home move: from SAR 2,300 by volume.
- Goods (pallets): from SAR 550 per pallet.
- Car: from SAR 1,650 for a sedan.
| Shipment | Starts from | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Carton (part load) | SAR 140 | Consolidated freight |
| Goods by weight, road | SAR 14 per kg | Consolidated |
| Pallet of goods | SAR 550 | By type |
| Sedan car | SAR 1,650 | Open carrier |
| Whole-home move | SAR 2,300 | By volume and trucks |
| Air freight | SAR 37 per kg | Urgent parcels |
Our services from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
| Service | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Furniture moving | Survey, dismantling, reinforced packing for a long trip, numbering, loading, delivery and assembly in Iraq. |
| Car shipping | Open or enclosed carrier, condition photos, export documents. |
| Parcels | Cartons and bags in part loads. |
| Commercial goods | Pallets, part or full loads, invoice and certificate of origin. |
| Air freight | Parcels and documents in 24 to 48 hours. |
| Customs clearance | Jadidat Arar procedures under your authorisation. |
Moving furniture from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
We move homes from every Saudi city to Iraq by dedicated truck or part load, with dismantling and reinforced packing for a trip of over a thousand kilometres, and a detailed packing list that eases clearance at Jadidat Arar. For final returnees we help decide what is worth shipping and what to buy in Iraq.
| Home | Approximate volume | Usual truck |
|---|---|---|
| Room or studio | 8–12 m³ | Consolidated or small truck |
| Two-bedroom apartment | 15–20 m³ | Medium dedicated truck |
| Three-bedroom apartment | 22–30 m³ | Large dedicated truck |
| Small villa | 35–45 m³ | Large truck or two |
| Large villa | 50 m³ and up | By survey |
- Sort before the survey; worn pieces can cost more than their replacement — see how to sort your furniture.
- Iraq is outside the GCC customs union, so read the quote carefully — see how to read a shipping quote.
- Compare shipping cost with a replacement in Iraq — see ship your furniture or buy new.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
We ship cars from Saudi Arabia to every city in Iraq on open or enclosed carriers, photographing the car’s condition before loading and after delivery, from SAR 1,650 for a sedan on an open carrier. Check Iraqi car import conditions and duties before deciding.
- A valid registration and clearance of traffic fines before shipping.
- An official authorisation if the shipper isn’t the registered owner.
- The car emptied of personal belongings, which ship separately.
- Fuel at a minimum, and photos from every side with the odometer.
- Check registration conditions in the destination country first.
Commercial goods from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
For companies and stores we ship part or full loads, with a customs file prepared once and updated per batch, delivering to warehouses or free zones — see questions to ask a shipping company and how to read a shipping quote.
| Commercial shipment | Method | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Small batches | Consolidated by weight | From SAR 14 per kg |
| Pallets | Shared truck | From SAR 550 per pallet |
| Full load | Dedicated truck | Timing under your control |
| Containers | Sea to Umm Qasr | Large quantities |
The route from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
Road shipments head to Jadidat Arar on the northern border, then across the desert to Najaf and Karbala, then Baghdad and other cities:
| Stage | Approximate time |
|---|---|
| Riyadh → Arar | 12–14 driving hours |
| Jadidat Arar procedures | Hours to a day |
| Arar → Najaf | 5–6 hours |
| Najaf → Baghdad | 2–3 hours |
Where we deliver in Iraq
| City | Delivery note |
|---|---|
| Baghdad | Most requested, regular consolidated trips |
| Najaf and Karbala | On the road from the Arar crossing, the quickest |
| Basra | The south, also by sea via Umm Qasr |
| Anbar and Ramadi | Western Iraq |
| Erbil and Sulaymaniyah | Kurdistan Region, extra distance north |
| Mosul | The north, longer distance |
In Baghdad and major cities we set the unloading time and truck stopping point in advance — see how to sort your furniture, and on arrival shipping valuables and antiques.
Saudi cities we collect from
We collect from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Qassim, Hail, Al Jouf, Arar, Makkah, Madinah and other cities by appointment.
Shipping steps
Documents required
| Shipment | Documents |
|---|---|
| Furniture and personal effects | Passport, proof of ending Saudi residence for returnees, a numbered packing list, invoices for recent appliances, broker authorisation. |
| Car | Valid registration, owner’s ID, clearance of fines, and a check of Iraqi entry conditions. |
| Commercial goods | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, importer’s details in Iraq. |
Prohibited and restricted items
A preparation timeline
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 3 weeks before | Request the survey and quote, and start sorting. |
| 2 weeks before | Prepare documents and ask the destination building about delivery rules. |
| 1 week before | Fix the loading date and pack non-essentials. |
| 2 days before | Disconnect appliances, empty the fridge, remove liquids and aerosols. |
| Loading day | Review the list with the team and get a signed copy. |
| Delivery day | Count and check the parcels before signing. |
How to compare shipping companies
- Does the price include packing, loading, clearance and door delivery?
- Where exactly does the price end — door or warehouse?
- Will you give me an itemised quote?
- What is the lifting fee if there is no lift?
- Is there insurance, and on what value?
The full list is in questions to ask a shipping company before you pay, and how to read a quote in how to read a shipping quote.
Common costly mistakes
- Choosing the cheapest without comparing what the price covers.
- A vague packing list means the shipment is opened at the border.
- A forgotten restricted item in a storeroom box.
- No coordination with the destination building management.
- Signing before checking — all the mistakes are in common international shipping mistakes.
Truck types for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Iraq
We choose the truck by the size and type of shipment, so you don’t pay for space you don’t need:
| Truck | Approximate load | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Small closed truck (dyna) | Up to 3 tonnes | A room, studio or parcels |
| Medium closed truck | 5–10 tonnes | Two- or three-bedroom apartment |
| Large closed trailer | Up to 25 tonnes | A whole villa or full commercial load |
| Flatbed | By load | Building materials and equipment |
| Multi-axle lowbed | Heavy loads | Construction equipment and machinery |
| Open or enclosed car carrier | Several cars | Car shipping |
What happens on loading day?
How each piece is packed
| Item | Packing |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms and wardrobes | Full dismantling, numbered bolt bags, blankets and stretch film. |
| Sofas | Fitted covers, then dust-proof film. |
| Glass and mirrors | Foam, corner guards and two rigid boards, carried upright. |
| TVs | Foam and rigid cardboard or original box, upright. |
| Fridge and washer | Emptied and dried a day before, drum locked, upright. |
| Kitchenware | Plates upright with dividers, cups stuffed with paper. |
| Antiques and paintings | Custom wooden crates — see shipping valuables. |
Office and company moves to Iraq
We move offices and branches to Iraq: office furniture, computers and servers, archives and safes, with cables and devices numbered, anti-static packing for sensitive equipment, and delivery outside working hours in commercial towers.
Temporary storage
If your Iraq home isn’t ready when the shipment arrives, we arrange temporary storage in a secure warehouse until handover, with the cost stated in the quote.
Tracking and communication
- A shipment number and bill of lading at loading.
- An update at every stage: loading, border arrival, crossing, arrival in the emirate, delivery.
- One responsible person with a direct number throughout.
- Immediate notice of any border delay and its cause.
Delivery in Baghdad and Iraqi cities
Special cases
Shipping from Iraq to Saudi Arabia
We also ship in the reverse direction with the same services, from Baghdad, Basra, Najaf and every Iraqi city to every Saudi city via Jadidat Arar.
Shipping appliances and electronics to Iraq
Appliances ship with most furniture and are among the items most damaged by poor packing. Iraq runs at about 230 V and 50 Hz against 60 Hz in Saudi Arabia, with outages and wide use of generators, so use voltage stabilisers for sensitive appliances, and new appliances in quantity may be treated as goods, so check motor-driven appliances.
| Appliance | Preparation |
|---|---|
| TVs | Foam and rigid cardboard, carried upright. |
| Fridges | Emptied and dried a day before; switch on hours after arrival. |
| Washers | Water drained and drum locked with transit bolts. |
| Computers | Back up data; anti-static packing. |
| Split ACs | Removed by a technician with the gas held in the outdoor unit. |
Insuring your shipment
Carrier liability is capped and doesn’t always cover real value, while cargo insurance covers the declared value within covered risks. We recommend it for whole-house moves, valuable appliances and cars, and show the premium separately in the quote — see international cargo insurance.
How to choose a shipping company to Iraq
Clearance in Iraq: what to know
Iraq is outside the GCC customs union, so duties depend on the shipment and its value. Personal effects and used furniture for returnees are usually treated more easily with documents proving return, while goods and new appliances in quantity are treated as goods, and some items may need prior approvals. A broker at Jadidat Arar handles procedures, and we review your file before shipping — see how to read a shipping quote to know what the price covers.
Distances and timing from Saudi cities to Baghdad
| City | Usual route | Dedicated road |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | North via Qassim and Hail to Arar | 3–5 days |
| Jeddah | Via Madinah, Tabuk and Al Jouf, or via Riyadh | 4–6 days |
| Dammam | Via Hafar Al Batin to Arar, or via Kuwait | 3–5 days |
| Qassim | North to Arar | 2–4 days |
Why Alnesr Alzahby from Saudi Arabia to Iraq?
- An itemised quote before we start.
- Packing list and documents reviewed before loading, so the shipment crosses without holds.
- One team from dismantling to assembly.
- Coordinated delivery in towers and communities.
- Optional insurance — see international cargo insurance.
More detail: common international shipping mistakes, questions to ask a shipping company and international cargo insurance. Destination page: shipping to Iraq.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Iraq cost?
From SAR 140 per carton, SAR 550 per pallet, SAR 1,650 per car and SAR 2,300 for a whole-home move, excluding Iraqi duties.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Baghdad take?
Dedicated road 3 to 6 days by city, consolidated road 5 to 8 days, air 24–48 hours.
Which border crossing is used?
Jadidat Arar is the main land crossing between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, with a sea option for containers to Umm Qasr port.
Is there air freight to Iraq?
Yes, for parcels, documents and samples in 24–48 hours, charged on chargeable weight.
Do I need to be at the border?
No; the broker handles procedures under your authorisation.
What is the cheapest way to ship to Iraq?
Consolidated road freight by the cubic meter for small and medium quantities.
Which Saudi cities do you collect from?
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Qassim, Hail, Al Jouf, Arar, Makkah, Madinah and others by appointment.
Which crossing is used for Iraq?
Jadidat Arar, the main land crossing between Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Do you deliver to Erbil, Basra and Mosul?
Yes, with extra distance and time by city; Basra is also reachable by sea via Umm Qasr.
Do you move offices to Iraq?
Yes — office furniture, equipment and archives, with numbered cables.
Is there temporary storage?
Yes, in a secure warehouse until your home is ready, with the cost stated in advance.
Will my Saudi appliances work in Iraq?
Most will with voltage stabilisers; check motor-driven appliances for the frequency difference.
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