Al Mellah International Shipping (0580402747) is a shipping company from Jeddah to Tunisia moving cars, goods, furniture and cartons from every district of Jeddah, Makkah and Taif to Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Monastir and Bizerte by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port to Radès port. Because Jeddah is the export port itself, you pay no long road leg to the port, so its prices are the lowest: from SAR 270 per carton, SAR 3,800 for one room on shared shipping and SAR 9,600 for a 20 ft container, in 3 to 5 weeks.
From Jeddah to Tunisia almost every shipment passes through one port: Jeddah Islamic Port, the largest on the Red Sea. That is a real price advantage for Jeddah customers, but “cheapest” does not mean the lowest number in an advert; it means the right choice for your volume between shared shipping and a full container, with no surprise charges at Radès. This guide helps you get there with numbers.
💰 Shipping prices from Jeddah to Tunisia
Prices are “starting from”, to the port or door as agreed, and vary with volume, the line schedule and the Tunisian city.
⚖️ Shared shipping or a full container? Working out the best value
| Your volume | Best value | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 m³ | Shared, by carton | You pay only for your cartons |
| 6–12 m³ | Shared, by cubic metre | Cheaper than a half-empty container |
| 13–20 m³ | Compare both | The gap narrows; the container is safer |
| 20–33 m³ | 20 ft container | A fixed price and full protection |
| Over 35 m³ | 40 ft container | Best value per cubic metre |
💡 How to get the cheapest price from Jeddah to Tunisia
🛋️ Preparing furniture for the sea
After the survey and volume count, we start dismantling and numbering; Jeddah’s humidity followed by weeks at sea calls for double care: we dry the wood before packing, wrap it in blankets then sealed film, put mattresses and sofas in closed bags, and glass and antiques in fixed wooden crates, with large moisture absorbers inside the container. Technicians dismantle kitchens and IKEA kitchens, a refrigeration technician holds the gas in the outdoor unit before ACs are removed, office and shop furniture is numbered for its new location, rugs are rolled, and the crew in Tunisia reassembles everything in the same order.
🚗 Car shipping from Jeddah to Tunisia
The car is moved to the port on a carrier or hydraulic flatbed, then shipped by RoRo or inside a container, alone or with household furniture. Tunisians returning for good have a one-car exemption under conditions set by Tunisian law. It needs export plates from Jeddah traffic department, an export certificate, and a lien release if financed. Request a quote with your car type and preferred method.
📦 Commercial goods from Jeddah to Tunisia
Jeddah factories and traders ship full or shared containers of foodstuffs, building materials and consumer products to the Tunisian market. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list and Arab certificate of origin for Greater Arab Free Trade Area exemptions, and arrange reefer containers for foods and dates. Online stores get regular shared shipping, and travellers can ship suitcases and cartons instead of paying excess baggage.
🚛 Inland transport and equipment
💵 Price comparison by method
| Method | Transit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| 🚢 Shared (LCL) | 4–5 weeks | SAR 3,800 for a room |
| 🚢 20 ft FCL | 3–5 weeks | SAR 9,600 |
| 🚢 40 ft FCL | 3–5 weeks | SAR 14,700 |
| 🚢 RoRo for cars | 3–5 weeks | Request a quote |
| ✈️ Air | 3–7 days | By weight |
| 🛣️ Land | Not practical | — |
Send your district, volume and the Tunisian city, and we work out shared versus container for you.
📄 Documents and duties
| Document | Furniture & effects | Car | Goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID or iqama | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fasah authorisation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Contents list | ✔ | — | ✔ |
| Tunisian passport and final-return papers | ✔ for the exemption | ✔ for the exemption | — |
| Export plates and certificate | — | ✔ | — |
| Invoice & Arab certificate of origin | — | — | ✔ |
| Bill of lading | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
VAT in Tunisia is 19% on taxable goods, and used furniture of those returning for good can be exempted under conditions. Prohibited: flammables, weapons and controlled medicines without a permit. In the reverse direction into the Kingdom, goods usually need a conformity certificate through the SABER platform.
🏙️ Delivery in Tunisia
From Radès we move the shipment to Greater Tunis, Nabeul, Bizerte, the Sahel (Sousse, Monastir and Mahdia), Sfax, Gabès and Kairouan. In old medinas the container is unloaded at the nearest point and belongings moved on small carts.
🏬 Storage, guarantees and tracking
🗓️ Shipping steps and duration
| Stage | Approx. duration |
|---|---|
| Loading in Jeddah and export formalities | 3–7 days |
| Sailing to Radès | 10–14 days |
| Clearance and delivery in Tunisia | 3–7 days |
✅ A pre-shipping checklist
⚓ What happens to your container at Jeddah Islamic Port?
After loading and sealing, the container moves to the port yard, the export declaration is filed through Fasah, and the container may be X-rayed. It then waits for the vessel booked with the shipping line and is lifted on board. We send you the container number, bill of lading number, vessel name and expected date so you can follow its voyage yourself.
👨👩👧 A family return plan from Jeddah to Tunisia
📋 Documents by customer type
| Customer | What is needed |
|---|---|
| Returning Tunisian family | Family passports, consular registration, belongings list, bill of lading |
| Expat sending cartons home | Their passport and the receiver’s, contents list |
| Company or trader in Jeddah | Commercial registration, invoice, Arab certificate of origin, registered Tunisian importer |
🛡️ Delivery and claims
Open the container in front of the delivery agent, check the numbered cartons against the list, inspect appliances and glass first, record any damage with photos on the receipt, and report within the written window in the marine insurance policy so we can follow up the claim with you.
🔁 From Tunisia to Jeddah
We also ship from Tunisia to Jeddah and Makkah. Saudi import conditions for used cars should be reviewed before buying, including the permitted age (usually 5 years for light vehicles).
❓ Frequently asked questions about shipping from Jeddah to Tunisia
❓ What is the cheapest shipping company from Jeddah to Tunisia?
The one that works out shared versus container for you and includes clearance at Radès. Al Mellah prices start from SAR 270 per carton and SAR 9,600 for a 20 ft container.
❓ How long does shipping from Jeddah to Tunisia take?
3–5 weeks door to door.
❓ When is a dedicated container cheaper than shared shipping?
When your volume reaches about 13–15 m³ or more.
❓ Can a container be shared with another family?
Yes — a 40 ft split with two separate lists.
❓ Do you ship cars from Jeddah to Tunisia?
Yes, by RoRo or in a container; request a quote with your car’s details.
❓ Can my belongings be stored in Jeddah until the vessel date?
Yes, in our warehouse on flexible terms.
❓ Does the container arrive at Sfax directly?
It depends on the line schedule; usually via Radès with inland transport.
Straight from the export port, with an accurate volume calculation.
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