King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam: what applies
| Customs hours | ZATCA lists customs working hours of 24/7 at King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam. (ZATCA: branches and customs ports (land ports)) |
| Rail to Riyadh | The SAR East freight line runs 566 km from King Abdulaziz Port to Riyadh, via Al-Ahsa, Buqayq, Al-Kharj, Haradh and Al-Tawdhihiyah; the port is rail-connected to Riyadh Dry Port. (SAR: rail network (East freight line, 566 km Dammam–Riyadh)) |
| The port | A key gateway for goods to the eastern and central regions, with 43 berths. (SPA/Mawani: King Abdulaziz Port, rail-connected to Riyadh Dry Port (7 Aug 2024)) |
| Al-Ahsa bypass | A freight track bypassing the Al-Ahsa urban area was scheduled to start on 28 January 2025, adding flexibility between King Abdulaziz Port and Riyadh Dry Port. (SPA: freight track bypassing Al-Ahsa (30 Dec 2024)) |
| Rail north to Jordan | Since 26 March 2026, SAR runs a freight-rail corridor from King Abdulaziz Port, King Fahd Industrial Port and Jubail Commercial Port to Al Haditha on the Jordan border. (SPA: SAR freight-rail corridor to Al Haditha (26 Mar 2026)) |
Rules for every domestic truck leg
| Transport document | Every licensed road-freight carrier issues the TGA electronic transport document for each consignment (mandatory since 1 March 2023): shipper and consignee, goods, freight charges, trip and carrier details. (SPA: TGA electronic transport document mandatory for road freight (1 Mar 2023)) |
| Saudi-licensed carriers | Legs between Saudi cities are carried by Saudi-licensed carriers; foreign trucks may not transport between Saudi cities. (SPA: TGA conditions for foreign trucks (24 Sep 2024)) |
| Weight and size | Maximum gross weight 45 t for 5 axles; length 23 m, width 2.6 m, height 4.8 m. (SPA: Roads General Authority truck weight and dimension limits (24 Sep 2024)) |
| Truck age | Trucks must meet Saudi operating-age rules: 20 years from manufacture as the base rule; a temporary TGA allowance currently permits up to 22 years. (Umm Al-Qura: TGA board decision 11/1 (18/04/1448 H) extending the 22-year allowance) |
How the inland move runs
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1. Clearance at the port
We clear the container or cargo at the port as a licensed customs broker, with SABER or SFDA approvals where the product needs them.
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2. Truck booking
We book a Saudi-licensed truck for the container or loose cargo and issue the TGA transport document for the leg.
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3. Delivery
Delivery to your site in Riyadh or another city, or into our Riyadh warehouse.
Sources
- SAR: rail network (East freight line, 566 km Dammam–Riyadh)
- SPA/Mawani: King Abdulaziz Port, rail-connected to Riyadh Dry Port (7 Aug 2024)
- SPA/Mawani: rail links between Riyadh Dry Port and the Eastern ports (29 Apr 2024)
- SPA: freight track bypassing Al-Ahsa (30 Dec 2024)
- SPA: SAR freight-rail corridor to Al Haditha (26 Mar 2026)
- ZATCA: branches and customs ports (land ports)
- SPA: TGA electronic transport document mandatory for road freight (1 Mar 2023)
- SPA: TGA conditions for foreign trucks (24 Sep 2024)
- SPA: Roads General Authority truck weight and dimension limits (24 Sep 2024)
- TGA: Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport, Art 24
- Umm Al-Qura: TGA board decision 11/1 (18/04/1448 H) extending the 22-year allowance
Official pages, checked 11 October 2026. Routes and transit times are confirmed per shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
QCan cargo from Dammam go to Riyadh by rail?
Yes. King Abdulaziz Port is rail-connected to Riyadh Dry Port by SAR's 566 km East freight line; we confirm truck or rail for each booking.
QWhich trucks do the inland leg?
Saudi-licensed carriers, each consignment with a TGA electronic transport document; foreign trucks may not transport between Saudi cities.
QHow long does the inland leg take?
There is no official transit time; we quote per lane and confirm the route for every shipment.
Our credentials
- Licensed customs broker
- ZATCA customs clearance
- TGA Freight Forwarder & Broker Licence
- 42/00008120
- ISO certification
- ISO 9001:2015 AMER300621 · ISO 45001:2018 AMER300622
- Verify · Certification body's certificate check
- Head office · Warehouse
- 7273 Fatimah Al Zahraa Rd, Riyadh 12837 · Al Sulay industrial district, Riyadh
Safe Hands Shipping Line is the trade name of شركة الايدي الامينة (Al Aidi Al Amina Company). All credentials →
Get a Land Transport Quote from King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam
Tell us the container or cargo, the number of trucks and the delivery city; our team sends a written quote.