Al Mellah International Shipping (0580402747) is a shipping company from Qassim to Qatar collecting from Buraidah, Unaizah, Al Rass, Al Bukayriyah and Al Mithnab and their farms, and moving cars, furniture, dates, vegetables, dairy products and parcels by road via Riyadh and Hofuf to the Salwa → Abu Samra crossing, then Doha, Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah in 3 to 4 days. Prices start from SAR 210 per parcel, SAR 1,800 for a room of furniture, SAR 2,150 for a flat and SAR 1,950 for a car.
Qatar relies on imports for much of its food, and Qassim is one of the Kingdom’s largest food sources: dates, vegetables, wheat and dairy. So the shipping line between Qassim and Doha goes beyond moving homes to include regular shipments of dates, vegetables and food products to Qatar’s markets and warehouses. Alongside that, families and employees from Buraidah and Unaizah move to Doha and need their furniture and cars shipped. This guide covers both.
🚗 Shipping your car from Qassim to Qatar
We collect the car from your home on a hydraulic flatbed; it joins the Riyadh carrier heading to Salwa and reaches Doha in about three days with its export papers. It’s then cleared at Abu Samra and inspected before registration with Qatari plates.
| Car | Method | Starts from | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Road carrier | SAR 1,950 | 3–4 days |
| SUV or pickup | Closed or open carrier | SAR 2,150 | 3–4 days |
| Luxury | Dedicated closed flatbed | Request a quote | 2–3 days |
| Small farm equipment | Flatbed trailer | Request a quote | 3–4 days |
🛣️ The road from Qassim to Doha
| Stage | Approx. distance | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Buraidah → Riyadh | ≈ 350 km | Day one |
| Riyadh → Hofuf | ≈ 330 km | Day two |
| Hofuf → Salwa | ≈ 150 km | Day two |
| Salwa → Abu Samra → Doha | ≈ 95 km after the border | Day three |
| Delivery in Al Khor and the north | Depends on the address | Day four |
There’s no practical sea option from Qassim, as ports are far away; an FCL container from Dammam to Hamad Port only makes sense for huge commercial quantities, and sea LCL consolidation doesn’t suit household goods.
🥬 The food chain from Qassim to Qatar
We ship Qassim’s farm and food products to Qatar in licensed refrigerated trucks at the right temperature for each product, delivering to Doha’s central market or to cold stores. Saudi products with a GCC certificate of origin enter Qatar duty-free, along with the health certificates Qatar’s food authorities require for fresh produce.
| Product | Temperature and method | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Packed Sukkari dates | Air-conditioned or refrigerated truck | Invoice and GCC certificate of origin |
| Leafy vegetables and tomatoes | Refrigerated at a steady low temperature | Phytosanitary health certificate |
| Watermelon and seasonal fruit | Refrigerated or air-conditioned by type | Health certificate |
| Dairy and cheese | Licensed refrigerated carrier with a temperature log | Factory certificates |
| Packed wheat and fodder | Closed dry truck | Invoice and certificate of origin |
🛋️ Moving household furniture from Qassim to Qatar
| Item | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Large Qassimi majlis seating | Sections separated, fabric then film |
| Bedrooms and wardrobes | Dismantled, numbered and screws kept |
| Kitchen and IKEA kitchens | Photographed and cabinets numbered |
| Air conditioners | Gas recovered by a refrigeration technician |
| Marble and antiques | Wooden crates |
| Carpets | Rolled and tightly wrapped |
| Office furniture | Equipment wrapped against static |
| Home size | Volume | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| A room or studio | 6–10 m³ | SAR 1,800 |
| A 2–3 bedroom flat | 18–30 m³ | SAR 2,150 |
| A medium villa | 40–60 m³ | SAR 4,300 |
| A large villa | 70 m³ or more | Request a quote |
🧳 Parcels and suitcases
For families, students and employees sending a few belongings, consolidated shipping is the best value: from SAR 210 per parcel and SAR 260 per appliance, with the shipment added to the scheduled Riyadh runs to Salwa.
📦 Cargo from Qassim factories
For factories in Buraidah and Unaizah we ship by full truck to Doha’s industrial area or by consolidation for small quantities and online stores, with a commercial invoice, GCC certificate of origin and the importer’s registration in Qatar.
💰 Price summary from Qassim to Qatar
Starting tiers from Qassim; refrigerated shipments are priced by quantity, required temperature and schedule.
How to get the cheapest price from Qassim
Send your governorate, the shipment type and your area in Qatar, and we’ll reply quickly with an initial price.
📄 Documents and clearance
We file the export declaration via Fasah with your authorisation, and our agent handles clearance at Abu Samra. Used furniture is usually exempt for Qatar residents, while food products need their health certificates and certificate of origin to pass without delay.
| Document | Furniture & luggage | Car | Food products |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID or iqama | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Packing list | ✔ | — | ✔ |
| Fasah authorisation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Receiver’s Qatari residence | ✔ for exemption | ✔ | — |
| Export plates | — | ✔ | — |
| Invoice, certificate of origin and health certificates | — | — | ✔ |
| Prohibited or restricted | Status |
|---|---|
| Hazardous pesticides and agrochemicals | Not allowed in ordinary shipping |
| Gas and flammables | Prohibited |
| Weapons | Prohibited |
| Plants and seedlings without permits | Prohibited |
🏙️ Delivery in Qatar
| Destination | From Qassim | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Doha and Al Rayyan | 3 days | Tower and compound permits |
| Al Wakrah and Mesaieed | 3 days | Close to the border road |
| Lusail and The Pearl | 3 days | Advance entry permit |
| Central market and cold stores | 3 days | Unloading time coordinated in advance |
| Al Khor and the north | 3–4 days | Extra distance |
🗓️ Steps for shipping from Qassim to Qatar
⚠️ Common mistakes
📆 Shipping seasons from Qassim to Qatar
| Period | Situation | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Date season | High demand for refrigerated trucks | Book two weeks ahead |
| Ramadan | Peak date demand in Qatar | An advance shipment schedule |
| End of the school year | Families moving | Book early |
| Winter | Vegetable season and moderate traffic | Good for fresh produce and homes |
⚖️ How to choose a shipping company from Qassim to Qatar
📍 Qassim governorates and loading points
| Governorate | Notes |
|---|---|
| Buraidah | Scheduled runs and direct loading from most districts |
| Unaizah | Usually linked to Buraidah shipments the same day |
| Al Rass and Al Badaie | Consolidated via Unaizah or direct depending on volume |
| Al Bukayriyah and Al Mithnab | Collection by Dyna or lorry, then the trailer |
| Farms | Vehicles suited to farm roads and refrigerated trucks |
🗓️ A family’s move from Buraidah to Doha
| Before the date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 3 weeks | Home survey, deciding what to ship and what to sell |
| 2 weeks | Car papers, export plates and reviewing Qatar registration rules |
| 1 week | Packing list, Fasah authorisation and arranging the housing permit in Qatar |
| Loading day | Dismantling, packing, loading and sealing the truck |
| After 3–4 days | Delivery and reassembly in Doha |
🎓 Students and employees
Some Qassim University graduates and staff move to Qatar to work or study. Their shipments are usually suitcases, boxes and a few appliances, which we add to consolidated shipping from SAR 220, combining several people’s shipments in one collection appointment.
💭 Ship or sell?
| Item | Usually the better-value decision |
|---|---|
| A large made-to-measure majlis | Ship it |
| A good wooden bedroom | Ship it |
| Recent appliances in excellent condition | Ship them with packing |
| An old sofa and light tables | Sell them before the survey |
✈️ Urgent air freight
For documents and small samples, air freight is possible from Prince Naif Airport or via Riyadh to Hamad Airport in one to two days, charged by chargeable weight. For furniture and food products, refrigerated road freight is cheaper and better suited.
🛡️ Insurance and compensation
We recommend insuring cars, valuable furniture and commercial food shipments. We keep a temperature log for refrigerated loads, a numbered list for furniture and the truck’s seal number, so any claim is documented and clear.
🔁 From Qatar to Qassim
We also move shipments from Qatar to Qassim 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 Qassim to Qatar
❓ Do you collect from Unaizah and Al Rass?
Yes, and from every Qassim governorate and its farms.
❓ Can I ship just students’ suitcases?
Yes, by consolidated shipping from SAR 210.
❓ How much does shipping from Qassim to Qatar cost?
A room of furniture from SAR 1,800, a flat from SAR 2,300, a car from SAR 1,950 and a parcel from SAR 210.
❓ How long does shipping from Buraidah to Doha take?
3 to 4 days via Riyadh, Hofuf and the Salwa crossing.
❓ Do you ship vegetables and dairy to Qatar?
Yes, in licensed refrigerated trucks with health certificates.
❓ Do you run weekly schedules for farmers?
Yes, with fixed dates and reserved refrigerated trucks.
❓ Do you deliver to Doha’s central market?
Yes, with the unloading time coordinated in advance.
❓ Is there sea shipping from Qassim?
Not practical for household goods; road via Riyadh and Hofuf is best.
Homes, cars and refrigerated food products across Qatar.
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