We ship household furniture, cartons and cars from Jeddah to Germany by sea in containers to Hamburg and Bremerhaven, and by air to Frankfurt for urgent items, from any Jeddah district to Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg and every German state. A 20-foot container starts from SAR 28,300, one cubic metre in a shared container from SAR 520 and air freight from SAR 70 per kg. Contact us on 0553923364.
Shipping prices from Jeddah to Germany
| Shipment | From | Door-to-door time |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent air freight | SAR 70 per kg | 3 to 5 days |
| One cubic metre in a shared container | SAR 520 | 35 to 45 days |
| One room in a shared container (about 5 m³) | SAR 2,600 | 35 to 45 days |
| Full 20-foot container (2–3 bedroom flat) | SAR 28,300 | 25 to 35 days |
| Full 40-foot container (house or villa) | SAR 53,800 | 25 to 35 days |
| Sedan | SAR 5,200 | 25 to 35 days |
The price covers packing and loading at your home in Jeddah, export clearance at Jeddah port and sea freight to Hamburg and Bremerhaven. Clearance in Germany and delivery to your door there are worked out with you before collection, depending on the city, and come down when your belongings qualify for the personal-effects relief.
How does a shipment get from Jeddah to Germany?
The ship leaves Jeddah through the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean, then exits at Gibraltar and heads north to the North Sea, as far as Hamburg or Bremerhaven. From the port we bring the container to your German city by truck or rail.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Export port | Jeddah Islamic Port |
| Arrival ports | Hamburg and Bremerhaven |
| Sea freight | 25 to 35 days |
| Air freight | from King Abdulaziz International Airport, 3 to 5 days |
Transit times to cities in Germany
| City in Germany | Arrival port | Time, roughly |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg and Bremen | Hamburg or Bremerhaven | 25 to 32 days |
| Berlin | Hamburg | 27 to 34 days |
| Frankfurt | Hamburg | 28 to 35 days |
| Cologne and Düsseldorf | Hamburg or Rotterdam | 27 to 34 days |
| Munich and Stuttgart | Hamburg | 29 to 36 days |
Furniture shipping from Jeddah to Germany
The sea voyage to Germany is long, and the container crosses the Red Sea and goes through changes in heat and humidity before it arrives. So our packing is made for the sea, not for a move across town:
- Wood and bedrooms: fully dismantled, each panel wrapped in a blanket and then film, screws bagged and tied to the piece
- Sofas and majlis seating: bubble film, then a cover that keeps humidity out for the whole voyage
- Glass and mirrors: heavy cardboard with corner guards, and large pieces in slim wooden crates
- Appliances: emptied and dried, with the fridge and washer secured upright at the front of the container
- Cartons: new, numbered by room, and stacked floor to ceiling so nothing moves
We write the inventory with you in English, carton by carton, because it is the first paper the customs officer in Germany asks for, and the relief is decided on it.
Shared or full container to Germany?
| Comparison | Shared container | Full container |
|---|---|---|
| Suits | one room, or bags and cartons | a whole flat or house, with a car |
| Price | per cubic metre, from SAR 520 | from SAR 28,300 for 20 feet |
| Time | 35 to 45 days | 25 to 35 days |
| Security | opened with other shipments at unloading | sealed from your home to the arrival port |
From three rooms up, a full container is usually cheaper per cubic metre, faster, and your belongings are handled less.
Customs relief on personal effects in Germany
Germany exempts removal goods (Umzugsgut) from customs duty and import VAT when you move there from outside the EU, under the EU conditions:
- Residence outside the EU: at least 12 consecutive months before the move
- Period of use: belongings owned and used for at least 6 months before shipping
- Import deadline: within 12 months of registering your new residence, in one or more consignments
- After entry: not sold, hired out or pledged for 12 months
- The car: covered by the relief if used for at least 6 months, then needs a local inspection and registration
Car shipping from Jeddah to Germany
A car used for at least 6 months comes in as removal goods without duty, but on arrival it needs a conformity inspection (TÜV) and registration at the vehicle office. Gulf-spec cars often need minor modifications, so we review your car’s specification before booking.
- Sedan: from SAR 5,200
- How it ships: covered inside a container, or by roll-on/roll-off vessel to Bremerhaven
- Export papers from Jeddah: the registration, the owner’s ID, a no-fines clearance, and an Absher authorization if someone else ships it
Air freight from Jeddah to Germany
We ship by air from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s largest cargo airport, and the shipment arrives in 3 to 5 days including clearance. Prices start from SAR 70 per kg, on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher, and suit papers and certificates, first-week essentials and prescribed medicines.
Bags, cartons and parcels
If all you have is bags and cartons, we add them to a shared container by the cubic metre, or send them by air if you need them quickly. Students heading to Germany usually send books and winter clothes by sea and carry what they need for the first month on the plane.
How much does it cost to ship a home from Jeddah to Germany? An example
An engineer in Al Mohammadiyah moving to Munich for work, with a three-bedroom flat and a sedan. The flat and the car fit a 40-foot container, so the price starts from SAR 53,800, in 29 to 36 days via Hamburg, and the belongings and car are exempt because he lived in Saudi Arabia for over a year and used them for more than 6 months.
Documents needed
- Furniture and belongings: a copy of your passport, your visa or residence in Germany, an English inventory, your address there and a clearance authorization
- Cars: the registration, a copy of the owner’s ID, a no-fines clearance, and the purchase invoice or proof of ownership
- Relief: your residence registration (Anmeldung), proof of a year’s residence outside the EU, and the signed inventory
Prohibited and restricted items to Germany
Weapons and ammunition, narcotics, medicines without a prescription or in large quantities, meat and dairy products, plants, seeds and soil, counterfeit goods, products of protected species such as ivory and rare skins, gas cylinders, fuel and flammable materials, and alcohol and tobacco above the allowance.
How shipping from Jeddah to Germany works
- WhatsApp us on 0553923364 with photos or a list of your belongings, your district in Jeddah and your city in Germany.
- We give you the price, the transit time and the best option: shared container, full container or air.
- We set a collection day, and the team arrives with packing materials.
- We dismantle, pack and number, write the English inventory and load the container at your home.
- We clear export at Jeddah port and send you the bill of lading and the ship’s arrival date.
- Clearance takes place in Germany and the shipment is delivered to your address.
Tips before shipping to Germany
- Register your address (Anmeldung) quickly: customs asks for it for the relief
- Write the inventory in English or German: detailed and signed
- Check your car: before shipping it for inspection
- Send urgent items by air: papers and first-week essentials
Why Al Fares Al Dhahabi for shipping from Jeddah to Germany?
- Loaded at your door: with Jeddah port minutes from most districts
- Packing for the sea: with new materials built for a long voyage
- A customs-ready inventory: in English and in detail
- A price before collection: and a clear account of what it covers and what it doesn’t
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Jeddah to Germany
How much does shipping from Jeddah to Germany cost?
A 20-foot container from SAR 28,300, one cubic metre in a shared container from SAR 520, and air freight from SAR 70 per kg.
How many days does sea freight to Germany take?
25 to 35 days door to door for a full container.
How long does air freight to Germany take?
3 to 5 days including clearance.
Which port does the container arrive at in Germany?
Hamburg or Bremerhaven, and from there by truck or rail to your city.
Is used furniture free of customs duty?
Yes, as removal goods (Umzugsgut) if you lived outside the EU for 12 months and used them for 6 months.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Jeddah to Germany?
From SAR 5,200 for a sedan, and we check its entry conditions for Germany before booking.
What is the cheapest way to ship?
A shared container for small quantities, and a full container for flats and houses, as it is cheaper per cubic metre.
Do you collect from Makkah, Madinah and Taif?
Yes, and from Rabigh and Yanbu; we bring the container to Jeddah port.
Is delivery door to door?
Yes, from your home in Jeddah to your address in Germany.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, for a small percentage of the declared value, and we recommend it for long sea voyages.
