If you have cargo to send to Jeddah, whether it is a pallet of goods or a full 40 foot container, you will need to appoint a freight forwarder to handle the shipping for you.\u00a0 Before you reel back in your chair thinking \u2018this sounds expensive\u2019, it really doesn\u2019t have to be.\u00a0 By appointing a well-established and experienced freight forwarder, you could actually save money.\u00a0 Sounds unreal?\u00a0 Well, a good freight forwarder will shop around for the best price for their customers, and with their knowledge, mistakes (which are often costly) can be avoided.<\/p>\n
Mercator Cargo has been running since 1991 under the Goehlert family, our founder is still a large part of the business today and the family make up over 50% of the workforce.\u00a0 We regularly arrange for cargo to be sent to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.\u00a0 We are familiar with which carriers offer which services to Jeddah and have built working relationships.\u00a0 Both of these elements allow us to get the best price and service for our clients.<\/p>\n
Mercator Cargo is a founding member of the international freight forwarding network Marco Polo Line (MPL), and as such we have a partner office in Saudi Arabia.\u00a0 Having this personal contact in your cargo\u2019s destination means we can draw on the local knowledge of Saudi Arabia, for example customs and documentation requirements, and offer a \u2018to door\u2019 service.<\/p>\n
In terms of sea freight to send your cargo to Jeddah, there are regular sailings departing from Southampton and Tilbury in the UK.\u00a0 Some carriers offer an \u2018express\u2019 sea freight service to Jeddah taking just 11 days, whereas using a regular service can take 19 days.\u00a0 If you want to compare the two services, just ask one of our export team to provide a price for both the express and regular sailings to Jeddah.<\/p>\n
Air freight is also an option if your cargo is particularly lightweight or urgent.\u00a0 There are daily cargo flights to Jeddah from major UK airports and these take a matter of hours (but please factor in packing, handling, unloading and customs clearance times for your cargo \u2013 ask our freight forwarding team for more details if you are unsure, we are here to help).<\/p>\n
Give our export freight forwarding team a call to discuss sending your cargo to Jeddah, request a quote and seek advice regarding your shipment with us – Tel. 02392 756 575. Email: sales@mercatorcargo.co.uk.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\nRequest a Quote for Shipping to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia<\/h3>\n\t\t