Transit
18–26 days
Services
RoRo / Container / Shared Container
UK Loading
Southampton, Tilbury
From
£1,300
Sailing frequency and operators
Weekly RoRo via Mediterranean/Suez loop; weekly container. Carriers serving Jeddah (Islamic Port) include Höegh Autoliners, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, MSC, CMA CGM.
Terminal and facilities
RoRo vehicle terminal with covered storage, SABER conformity inspection lanes, and Saudi Customs assessment bays.
Customs and import
5% duty on CIF, 15% VAT. SABER product certification by SASO is mandatory before the vessel arrives, and vehicles must be 5 years old or newer.
See the full Saudi Arabia destination guide for documents, age limits and tax detail.
Insider tips for Jeddah (Islamic Port)
Issue the SABER COC at least 14 days before sailing; without it the vehicle is held at Jeddah and storage charges accrue from day one.
Frequently asked questions
How old can a car be when imported to Saudi Arabia?
Vehicles must be five model years old or newer at the date of import — older cars are rejected at Jeddah.
What is SABER and why is it required?
SABER is Saudi Arabia's electronic product certification platform run by SASO. A SABER COC must be issued for each vehicle before customs will release it at Jeddah.