Furniture, equipment and car shipping from Dammam to Turkey brings two very different kinds of customer onto one route: families moving to live in Istanbul, Bursa, Trabzon and Antalya, and companies and factories in Jubail and Dammam shipping machines and equipment to factories and workshops in Turkey. The route is mostly by sea to the ports of Mersin and Istanbul, and the container is the unit of work: one container for a home’s furniture, another for a heavy machine, a third for a car.
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Al Basma Express ships furniture, equipment and cars from Dammam, Al Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail and Qatif to every Turkish province: packing for furniture, engineered securing of equipment on skids, standard, open-top or flat-rack containers for large pieces, clearance on both sides, and delivery to the home or factory.
Shipping from Dammam to Turkey in brief
Al Basma Express offers furniture, equipment, car and goods shipping from Dammam to every province of Turkey — including Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, Trabzon and Antalya — by sea via the ports of Mersin and Istanbul.
Services
- ✔Furniture shipping: dismantling, packing, container, delivery and reassembly.
- ✔Equipment shipping: machines, generators and workshop and factory equipment on skids or in special containers.
- ✔Car shipping: in a 20ft container or on a ro-ro ship.
- ✔Goods: full containers or part loads.
Cost and duration
- ✔Furniture, equipment and cars: contact us for the cost based on volume, weight, container type and port.
- ✔Transit time: usually 3 to 6 weeks door to door.
Required documents
- ✔Copy of passport and iqama.
- ✔A detailed inventory list for furniture, or a commercial invoice and packing list for equipment.
- ✔Electronic broker authorisation via the Fasah platform.
- ✔A Turkish residence permit when claiming the household goods exemption.
Dammam to Turkey in numbers
Shipping equipment from Jubail and Dammam to Turkey
Turkey is an industrial country, and many shipments from the Eastern Province are machines and equipment: workshop machinery, generators, pumps, heavy spare parts, and plastics and packaging plant equipment. Shipping equipment differs from furniture; what matters is weight, lifting points and securing.
| Equipment type | Suitable shipping method |
|---|---|
| Mid-size machines and spare parts | Wooden skids inside a standard container |
| Machines taller than a container | Open-top container, loaded by crane from above |
| Very wide or heavy equipment | Flat-rack container with chain lashing |
| Generators and pumps | Fuel and oils drained before shipping, secured on a skid |
What we need before pricing equipment
- ✔Net weight and full dimensions of the equipment.
- ✔Photos from several angles and its lifting points.
- ✔The loading location in the Eastern Province, the unloading location in Turkey and lifting equipment available there.
- ✔The invoice, country of manufacture and HS code.
Shipping furniture from Dammam to Turkey
| Item | Preparation for sea freight |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms and wardrobes | Fully dismantled, numbered and packed against moisture |
| Fitted kitchens | Units removed and surfaces protected |
| Sofas and majlis sets | Blanket and tight film |
| Appliances | Fully emptied and dried days before |
| Glass, chandeliers and marble | Padded wooden crates |
We load the heaviest items at the back, fill gaps, strap the rows, add moisture-absorbing sachets, then seal the container in front of you.
Car shipping from Dammam to Turkey
| Method | Suits |
|---|---|
| Car in a 20ft container | Full protection from moisture and weather |
| Two cars in a 40ft container | A family with two cars, at a lower cost per car |
| Ro-ro ship | The cheapest for a car alone, from Jeddah port to Turkish ports |
Car entry rules in Turkey
- ✔Temporary entry: Turkish law allows private cars to be brought in temporarily for up to two years, after which they must leave unless an exception is granted.
- ✔Residents with work permits: special arrangements exist to register their cars with special plates and exemption from some taxes.
- ✔Permanent import: usually subject to high taxes and duties; calculate them before shipping.
On the Saudi side: export plates from the Traffic Department, Absher authorisation, clearance of fines and liens, and the istimara.
Mersin or Istanbul? And which route?
| Port | Suits |
|---|---|
| Mersin | The south and centre: Adana, Gaziantep, Ankara and Konya |
| Istanbul (Ambarli) | Istanbul, Bursa, Kocaeli and the north-west |
| Other ports | Iskenderun and others, depending on the sailing and destination |
From the Eastern Province the container sails from King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam or is trucked to Jeddah and sails from there, depending on the nearest sailing. Some companies mention road routes via Jordan and Syria, but these are affected by conditions; sea freight is the usual option for furniture and equipment.
Documents required to ship from Dammam to Turkey
| Shipment | Saudi side | In Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture and effects | Passport and iqama, numbered inventory list, Fasah authorisation and final exit visa | Turkish residence permit when claiming the exemption |
| Equipment and goods | Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration and certificate of origin | Clearance in the importer’s name and conformity certificates if required |
| Car | Export plates, Absher authorisation, clearance and istimara | Temporary entry or permanent import, as applicable |
Shipping prices from Dammam to Turkey
The cost of shipping to Turkey varies greatly with what you ship; a container of furniture differs from a multi-tonne machine on a flat rack. So we set your cost after the survey or on receiving the equipment details:
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 20ft container of furniture | Contact us for the cost |
| 40ft container of furniture | Contact us for the cost |
| Equipment on skids or in special containers | By weight and dimensions |
| Car shipping | Contact us for the cost |
| Part load | By cubic metre |
How long does shipping from Dammam to Turkey take?
| Stage | Approximate duration |
|---|---|
| Loading and clearance in Saudi Arabia | A few days |
| Sea voyage with transshipment | Two to five weeks |
| Clearance in Turkey and inland transport | Days, depending on a complete file |
| Usual total | 3 to 6 weeks |
Delivery in Turkey: home or factory
| Destination | What we plan for |
|---|---|
| Istanbul apartments | Complex lifts, and sometimes an external lift for large pieces in older buildings |
| Bursa and Trabzon | Hilly cities with sloping streets, and a rainy climate needing protection when unloading |
| Antalya and the south | Coastal residential complexes and set parking |
| Factories and industrial zones | Forklifts or overhead cranes to unload equipment, coordinated with the factory |
How can you reduce the cost of shipping to Turkey?
- 1Choose the right container: a standard container instead of open-top if the machine fits.
- 2Fill the container well for furniture.
- 3Decide the car’s status first: temporary entry or permanent import.
- 4Prepare invoices and certificates to avoid delays and port storage.
Moving factories and workshops
We move small production lines and whole workshops from the Eastern Province to Turkey: numbering every machine and its components, photographing connections before dismantling, shipping sensitive parts in wooden crates, and coordinating unloading with the factory in Turkey.
Leaving the Eastern Province for Turkey for good?
- 1Turkish residence permit: have it ready to claim the household goods exemption.
- 2Load the container a few days before you fly.
- 3Fasah authorisation to complete formalities after you leave.
- 4The car: decide on temporary or permanent entry before shipping.
Storage before shipping
If you must vacate your home or workshop before the sailing date, we keep the furniture and equipment in a warehouse until then. Details on our temporary storage page.
Questions to ask before booking
- 1Which container type suits my equipment, and who lifts it in Turkey?
- 2Do you separate used furniture from equipment in the documents?
- 3Which port is nearest my city or factory?
- 4Will my car enter temporarily or permanently, and what is the expected cost?
What cannot be shipped to Turkey?
See our prohibited items page.
Steps for shipping from Dammam to Turkey
- 1Contact: shipment type and your city in Turkey.
- 2Survey or equipment details.
- 3Container, port and price.
- 4Documents: Fasah, the list, invoices and residence.
- 5Packing, securing and loading.
- 6The sea voyage with container tracking.
- 7Clearance, inland transport and delivery.
Examples of shipments to Turkey
Why Al Basma Express for shipping to Turkey?
For shipping from Riyadh see shipping from Riyadh to Turkey, from Jeddah shipping from Jeddah to Turkey, and if your destination is Lebanon, furniture shipping from Dammam to Lebanon.
FAQ: shipping from Dammam to Turkey
How much does shipping from Dammam to Turkey cost?
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How is large equipment shipped to Turkey?
Can I bring my car into Turkey?
Can two cars be shipped in one container?
Which Turkish port does the shipment arrive at?
Are household goods exempt from Turkish customs?
What documents are needed to ship equipment?
Can furniture and equipment be shipped together?
Do you deliver to upper floors in Istanbul?
How do I find out my shipment cost?
Your furniture and equipment from the Eastern Province to Turkey
Shipping to Turkey succeeds when each type is handled as it needs: furniture packed for the sea in a sealed container, equipment secured on a skid or in a special container with its commercial documents, and a car with a clear decision between temporary and permanent entry. When that is in place, your shipment reaches your home or factory in Turkey.
Contact Al Basma Express on +966553923364.
