Al Mellah International Shipping (0580402747) is a shipping company from Madinah to Kuwait that takes the northern corridor via Hail and Hafr Al-Batin to the Al Ruqi → Al Salmi crossing, moving cars, furniture, dates, books, parcels and cargo from Madinah, Yanbu and AlUla to Al Jahra, the Capital, Hawalli, Farwaniya and Al Ahmadi in 3 to 4 days. Prices start from SAR 240 per parcel, SAR 1,950 for a room of furniture, SAR 2,400 for a flat and SAR 2,050 for a car.
From Madinah to Kuwait the truck doesn’t need to go down to Riyadh; a direct northern corridor runs through Hail and then Hafr Al-Batin, ending at the Al Ruqi crossing opposite Kuwait’s Al Salmi post. This corridor makes Madinah closer to Kuwait than many assume, and it’s used by Kuwaiti visitors returning with purchases, students and scholars, residents moving to jobs in Kuwait, and date traders supplying its markets.
🚗 Shipping your car from Madinah to Kuwait
The car is shipped as an export on a carrier through the northern corridor, reaching Al Salmi in about three days; it’s then cleared in the receiver’s name and registered with the General Traffic Department after technical inspection.
| Car | Method | Starts from | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Road carrier | SAR 2,050 | 3–4 days |
| SUV | Enclosed carrier | Request a quote | 3–4 days |
| Classic or luxury | Dedicated carrier with a protective cover | Request a quote | 3 days |
| Car with household furniture | Combined booking | Request a quote | 3–4 days |
🛣️ The northern corridor: Madinah → Hail → Hafr Al-Batin
| Stage | Timing |
|---|---|
| Loading in Madinah and filing the declaration on Fasah | Day one |
| Madinah → Hail | Day one |
| Hail → Hafr Al-Batin | Day two |
| Al Ruqi crossing, then clearance at Al Salmi | Day two or three |
| Al Jahra → the Capital, Hawalli, Farwaniya and Al Ahmadi | Day three or four |
Small shipments may join Qassim or Riyadh runs to Al Ruqi, whichever departs first, arriving in about the same time at lower cost. Sea doesn’t suit this route: an FCL container from Yanbu or Jeddah to Shuwaikh goes around the peninsula, and sea LCL consolidation isn’t used here.
🛋️ Moving furniture from Madinah to Kuwait
| Item | Protection |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms and wardrobes | Dismantled, numbered, screws in numbered bags |
| Majlis seating and sofas | Fabric covers then film |
| Kitchen and IKEA kitchens | Photographed and cabinets numbered |
| Air conditioners | Gas recovered by a refrigeration technician |
| Books and libraries | Small boxes numbered by shelf |
| Glass and antiques | Wooden crates |
| Carpets | Rolled without folding and tightly wrapped |
| Home size | Volume | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| A room or studio | 6–10 m³ | SAR 1,950 |
| A 2–3 bedroom flat | 18–30 m³ | SAR 2,400 |
| A medium villa | 40–60 m³ | SAR 4,250 |
| A large villa | 70 m³ or more | Request a quote |
🌴 Madinah dates and Kuwaiti visitors’ purchases
Many Kuwaitis visit Madinah and go home with Ajwa and Sagai dates, Qur’ans and gifts, and date traders in Kuwait want Madinah dates all year. We ship gifts in consolidated parcels from SAR 240, and commercial quantities in air-conditioned or refrigerated trucks with an invoice and GCC certificate of origin exempting them from Kuwaiti customs duty.
| Shipment | Method | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Visitors’ gifts | Consolidated parcels | Name, Kuwaiti phone and area on the box |
| A date shop in Kuwait | Air-conditioned consolidation | Invoice and certificate of origin |
| Wholesale trader | Full refrigerated truck | Delivery to a market or warehouse |
| Online store | Periodic consolidated shipping | Orders gathered weekly |
📚 Students and scholars
Students moving between Madinah and Kuwait usually carry a library, a few devices and clothes. We pack books in small boxes of no more than 20 kg numbered by shelf and add the shipment to consolidated shipping. We advise carrying original certificates and documents on the plane.
🏭 From Yanbu to Shuaiba: industrial cargo
For Yanbu Industrial City factories supplying Shuaiba and Shuwaikh industrial areas, we ship by full truck or flatbed for equipment, with a commercial invoice, packing list and GCC certificate of origin. We use Dynas and lorries for collection and closed trailers for full runs, with forklifts and lashing straps.
💰 Price summary from Madinah to Kuwait
Starting tiers from Madinah; the final price follows the survey and your governorate in Kuwait.
How to get the cheapest price from Madinah to Kuwait
Send your Madinah district, your governorate in Kuwait and the shipment size, and we’ll send you a price.
📄 Documents and clearance
We file the export declaration via Fasah, and our agent handles clearance at Al Salmi. A Kuwait resident’s used belongings are usually exempt; non-exempt foreign goods pay Kuwaiti customs duty, while Saudi national products with a GCC certificate of origin are exempt.
| Document | Furniture & luggage | Car | Dates & cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID or iqama | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Packing list | ✔ | — | ✔ |
| Fasah authorisation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Receiver’s residence or civil ID | ✔ for exemption | ✔ | — |
| Export plates | — | ✔ | — |
| Invoice and GCC certificate of origin | — | — | ✔ |
Prohibited items include flammables and gas, weapons, controlled medicines without a permit, and fresh food in ordinary shipping.
🏙️ Delivery in Kuwait
| Governorate | From Madinah | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Al Jahra | 3 days | The closest governorate to Al Salmi |
| Farwaniya and the Capital | 3–4 days | Residential and commercial areas |
| Hawalli | 3–4 days | Towers need lift booking |
| Al Ahmadi and Mubarak Al-Kabeer | 4 days | The south and east |
🗓️ Steps for shipping from Madinah to Kuwait
🧳 Suitcases and parcels
For travellers and residents sending suitcases and boxes to Kuwait, a parcel starts from SAR 240 and an appliance from SAR 280 by consolidation, collected from home or at our Madinah warehouse.
🏢 Moving an office or shop from Madinah to Kuwait
For shop and office owners opening branches in Kuwait, we move shelving, office furniture and equipment numbered by section, wrap electronics against static, and deliver to the new site according to access times.
🗓️ A moving plan from Madinah to Kuwait
| Before the date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 3 weeks | Survey, deciding what to ship and packing books early |
| 2 weeks | Car papers and export plates |
| 1 week | Packing list, Fasah authorisation and the receiver’s residence |
| Loading day | Dismantling, packing, loading and sealing |
| After 3–4 days | Delivery and reassembly in Kuwait |
📆 Shipping seasons from Madinah to Kuwait
| Period | Situation | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan and the visiting season | Crowding around the central area | Load from outer districts |
| Kuwaiti holidays | Congestion at Al Ruqi | Book a week ahead |
| End of the school year | Students and families moving | Book early |
| Winter | Moderate traffic | Good for household moves |
🛡️ Insurance and compensation
We recommend insuring valuable furniture, appliances and cars. We give you a numbered list, the truck’s seal number and a written contract; on delivery you match the items and write your remarks before signing.
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📍 Madinah compared with other cities to Kuwait
| Origin city | Crossing | Transit | Room from | Car from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madinah and Tabuk | Al Ruqi via Hail | 3–5 days | SAR 1,950 | SAR 2,050 |
| Qassim and Hail | Al Ruqi | 2–4 days | SAR 1,750 | SAR 1,900 |
| Riyadh | Al Ruqi | 2–4 days | SAR 1,700 | SAR 1,850 |
| Eastern Province and Al-Ahsa | Khafji | 2–3 days | SAR 1,550 | SAR 1,700 |
🔌 Preparing appliances before shipping
| Appliance | Preparation |
|---|---|
| Fridge | Emptied and dried for a full day, moved upright |
| Washing machine | Drained, drum secured with transit bolts |
| Computer and screens | A backup and double-wall boxes |
| Air conditioner | Gas recovered by a technician and pipes sealed |
💭 Ship or sell?
Ship the library, good bedrooms, made-to-measure majlis seating and recent appliances, and sell light old furniture and worn mattresses before the survey; the road from Madinah to Kuwait is long and each cubic metre has a cost.
🔁 From Kuwait to Madinah
We also move shipments from Kuwait to Madinah for returnees and traders, taking into account SABER platform requirements for regulated products, 15% VAT and the Kingdom’s used-car import rules.
❓ FAQ: shipping from Madinah to Kuwait
❓ Why is the price from Madinah higher than from the Eastern Province?
Because the road to Al Ruqi is much longer than the Eastern Province road to Khafji.
❓ How much does shipping from Madinah to Kuwait cost?
A car from SAR 2,050, a room from SAR 1,950, a flat from SAR 2,400 and a parcel from SAR 240.
❓ How long does shipping from Madinah to Kuwait take?
3 to 4 days via Hail, Hafr Al-Batin and the Al Ruqi crossing.
❓ Does the truck go through Riyadh?
Usually not; we take the northern corridor via Hail, though small shipments may join Qassim or Riyadh runs.
❓ Do you ship Kuwaiti visitors’ purchases?
Yes, by consolidated shipping to their homes in Kuwait.
❓ Do you ship from Yanbu to Shuaiba?
Yes, by full truck or flatbed for equipment.
❓ Is used furniture exempt in Kuwait?
Usually yes for a resident or returning citizen.
The northern corridor via Hail and delivery across all Kuwaiti governorates.
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