A standard 40ft container from Istanbul (Ambarli) to Jeddah Islamic Port costs approximately US$1,900 (range $1,672–$2,185) with a total sea transit of 14 days and typical door-to-door lead time of 21–25 days including port handling and customs clearance. Saudi Arabia applies 5% customs duty and 15% VAT on imported goods.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 40ft container (low–high) | $1,672 – $2,185 |
| 20ft container (low–high) | $1,087 – $1,420 |
| Origin ports | Istanbul (Ambarli), Mersin, Izmir |
| Destination ports | Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port, Jubail |
| Major carriers | MSC, Arkas, CMA CGM, Turkon |
| Customs duty | 5% |
| VAT | 15% |
| FTA benefit | Standard MFN rates apply |
Indicative General Cargo rates; refreshed monthly by Tradloc's trade desk.
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