Shipping Company from Ras Al Khaimah to Algeria +971557643821: Ceramics, Sanitary Ware, Building Materials and 4×4 Shipping to Bejaia

If you are building a house in Algeria and want to buy ceramic tiles, sanitary ware and finishing materials in Ras Al Khaimah, the usual route is a 20 ft sea container: the heavy pallets go on the container floor, the cartons of basins, toilets and mixers go on and around them, and the container sails from Saqr Port or Jebel Ali to Bejaia or Algiers in roughly four to six weeks port to port, plus clearance and transport to the site. Al Basmah International Shipping is a shipping company from Ras Al Khaimah to Algeria; we collect from showrooms and warehouses across Ras Al Khaimah, our branch is in Sharjah Industrial Area 18, and orders come in on WhatsApp +971557643821 around the clock. Send the details on WhatsApp and you will get the price.

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What do we ship from Ras Al Khaimah to Algeria?

From Ras Al Khaimah to Algeria we ship finishing and building materials of every kind: floor and wall tiles, porcelain, sanitary ware, mixers and fittings, interior doors and insulation, as well as personal effects and 4x4s once their conditions are checked. Ras Al Khaimah is known for its ceramics factories and showrooms, and many Algerians living in the UAE choose there what their house in the village or town needs, because they can see each piece before buying.

• Ceramic and porcelain tiles for floors and walls, in all sizes.
• Toilets, basins, sinks and pedestals in their original cartons.
• Mixers, showers and bathroom and kitchen fittings.
• Bathtubs and glass shower cabins.
• Interior doors, handles and locks.
• Tile adhesive and grout in sealed packs.
• 4x4s by RoRo or in a container, after their eligibility is checked.

Where do we collect in Ras Al Khaimah?

We collect from showrooms, factories and warehouses all over Ras Al Khaimah. Most finishing orders are picked up straight from the industrial areas, because the supplier loads the pallets by forklift from its own warehouse, which is safer than moving them several times.

• Al Hulaila Industrial Zone and Al Ghail Industrial Zone.
• Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone and its areas in Al Hamra and elsewhere.
• Khor Khwair and Al Rams, near Saqr Port.
• Al Nakheel, Al Dhait, Al Qusaidat, Khuzam, Al Mamourah and Julphar for personal effects.
• Al Hamra, Mina Al Arab and Al Marjan Island for villas and apartments.

Ask the showroom to have the goods palletised the day before pickup and to give you a list of the number of cartons and the weight of each pallet. We build the loading plan on that list.

Container weight: the key to shipping tiles

Tiles are very heavy for their size, and the common mistake is booking a 40 ft container thinking it carries twice what a 20 ft does. In fact the weight limits of the two are close, and the practical limit also depends on the shipping line and on road limits for trucking. So we calculate the weight first and choose the container second.

• A 20 ft container carries roughly 21 to 26 tonnes of cargo in practice, depending on the line and roads, and usually fills by weight before it fills by volume.
• A 40 ft does not carry much more weight, so it suits light, bulky sanitary ware and doors, not tiles alone.
• One pallet of tiles can weigh over a tonne, so the weight is spread evenly across the container floor, never concentrated at one end.
• The most economical plan is usually tiles at the bottom and light cartons on and around the pallets, with no weight placed on basins and toilets.

Packing ceramics and sanitary ware

Tiles do not usually break from weight but from their corners and from vibration. Sanitary ware breaks from pressure on top. So each is packed differently.

• Strong wooden pallets, heat-treated and stamped ISPM-15, since untreated wood can be refused at the port.
• Corner protectors of hard cardboard or plastic on all four corners of every pallet.
• Metal or plastic strapping around the pallet, then tight stretch wrap.
• Toilets and basins in their original cartons with foam, stacked one or two layers high only.
• Glass shower cabins and mirrors in separate wooden crates, standing upright, not flat.
• Mixers and small fittings in one numbered carton so they do not get lost between pallets.
• Adhesive and grout bags on their own covered pallet, away from moisture.

Buy around ten percent extra of the same tile from the same batch. If pieces break or the tiler needs more cuts, you will not easily find the same shade in Algeria.

The sea route from Ras Al Khaimah to Algeria

There is no practical road route to Algeria; shipments go by sea or air, and building materials realistically go only by sea. The container leaves Saqr Port in Ras Al Khaimah or is moved to Jebel Ali depending on the shipping line, then crosses the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean, often via a transhipment port, to reach Bejaia, Algiers or Skikda.

1. Pickup from the showroom or warehouse, matching the number of pallets and cartons to the invoice.
2. A weight-based loading plan, then loading and bracing with timber and straps.
3. Sealing the container and export clearance.
4. Sailing, with transhipment where needed; we send you updates on WhatsApp.
5. Arrival at Bejaia or another port, and customs clearance.
6. Trucking to the house site, or to a nearby point if the road is narrow.

Anyone building in Bejaia or Tizi Ouzou province usually benefits from arriving at Bejaia port, which saves a long drive from Algiers. We check the lines available to Bejaia with you at booking.

Transit time from Ras Al Khaimah to Algeria

Air freight from Ras Al Khaimah to Algeria

Air freight from Ras Al Khaimah to Algeria does not suit tiles, toilets or basins because of their weight, but it is more useful in a fit-out than people think: tile samples to show the tiler before ordering, mixers and fittings missing at the last stage, or a spare part for a water heater or pump. The shipment leaves Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah or Dubai airport for Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport and goes on to Bejaia by road, in roughly three to six days door to door.

• Price is on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher; volumetric = length × width × height in cm ÷ 6000.
• A small, heavy carton of mixers suits air; a bathtub does not.
• Adhesives, liquids and paints are restricted on air, as are lithium batteries.

Documents and import rules for building materials

Finishing and building materials

New building materials are not covered by the exemption for used household goods, so customs duties and VAT are due, at a standard VAT rate of 19%. Some building materials, ceramic tiles among them, have been on Algeria’s list of goods subject to an additional temporary safeguard duty, and this can change with new decisions. A large quantity may also be treated as a commercial shipment needing an importer listed in the commercial register. That is why the team reviews the items and quantities with you before booking, so you know the full cost before paying the showroom.

• Showroom invoice with items, quantities and weights, in the name of the person receiving in Algeria.
• Packing list with the number of pallets and cartons and the weight of each.
• Certificate of origin for the goods.
• Sea bill of lading, which we issue at booking.
• Commercial register and tax ID if the quantity is commercial or for resale.

Personal effects

If you are returning to Algeria for good, your used household goods can usually enter with a one-time exemption using the consulate’s change-of-residence papers and a detailed contents list. Do not mix these belongings with new building materials on one list, as each is treated differently. If you are shipping the belongings of a small apartment, the details are in the Ajman to Algeria guide.

4×4 vehicles

Algeria lets resident citizens import used passenger cars under conditions, the best known being that the car is no more than three years old, for personal use and no more than once every three years, with engine, environmental and payment conditions. Duties vary with engine type and capacity and the car’s value, which matters for large 4x4s. The car travels by RoRo, driven onto the vessel, or in a container, and we do not book it until the team has checked its eligibility and cost.

Prohibited and restricted items

• Prohibited: narcotics, weapons and ammunition, counterfeit goods, explosives and fireworks.
• Used goods in commercial quantities are usually banned, so do not ship used sanitary ware for resale.
• Restricted: drones, telecom equipment, some electronics, medicines and hazardous chemicals.
• Some paints, solvents and flammable materials need special classification or cannot be shipped.

Shipping prices from Ras Al Khaimah to Algeria

For a fit-out shipment the price is set by weight first, then volume, then the arrival port and the distance to the house. Send the details on WhatsApp and you will get the price: the showroom invoice or item list, number and weight of pallets, pickup location in Ras Al Khaimah and the municipality where you are building. You can also fill in the quote request page. On insurance, ask the team about optional insurance, which matters with breakable goods.

What decides the price?

How to ship from Ras Al Khaimah to Algeria, step by step

1. Send the showroom invoice or item list on WhatsApp +971557643821, with the municipality where you are building.
2. We calculate weight and volume, review likely duties on the items, and suggest the container and port.
3. You receive the price, and we agree a pallet-ready date with the showroom.
4. We collect, match and protect the corners, and send you photos of the pallets and the loading plan.
5. We load the container, clear export and send you updates on WhatsApp.
6. On arrival we prepare the clearance papers with you.
7. The truck reaches the house site and the pallets are unloaded by forklift if available, or by hand.

Delivery around Bejaia and in every province

Most fit-out shipments from Ras Al Khaimah go to houses under construction, not ready apartments. In Bejaia province especially, many houses are in mountain villages or on narrow roads, in the Soummam valley around Akbou, Sidi Aich and El Kseur, or on the coast at Tichy and Aokas. So we ask you before shipping: can a large truck reach the site? Is there a forklift or a crane truck? Is the ground ready for the pallets? If the road is difficult, we unload at the nearest suitable point and move the goods with a smaller truck.

Tips before you buy and ship

• Measure the house accurately with the tiler before buying, then add a reserve from the same batch.
• Ask the showroom to write the weight of each pallet on the invoice.
• Put the tiles, sanitary ware and doors in one container rather than two shipments.
• Make sure the ground at the site is level and dry for the pallets, with a covered spot for the sanitary ware.
• If you also have spare parts or equipment for sale, see the Sharjah to Algeria guide for importer paperwork.
• For the general picture from every emirate, see the UAE to Algeria guide.

FAQ: shipping from Ras Al Khaimah to Algeria

How many tonnes of tiles does a 20 ft container take?

In practice roughly 21 to 26 tonnes, depending on the shipping line and road limits. Tiles fill the container by weight before volume, so we calculate the weight from the showroom invoice before booking.

Is a 40 ft container cheaper for ceramics?

Usually not, because it does not carry much more weight than a 20 ft. It makes sense if you also have a lot of light, bulky sanitary ware and doors.

Are duties charged on building materials in Algeria?

Yes: customs duty and VAT, and possibly an additional duty on some building materials, ceramics among them. The team reviews the items before booking so you know the full cost.

How long does a shipment to Bejaia take?

Roughly four to six weeks port to port for a full container, plus clearance and transport to the site. The time varies with the shipping line and transhipment.

How do you protect tiles from breaking?

With strong treated pallets, corner protectors, strapping and tight wrap, weight spread over the container floor, and nothing heavy placed on the sanitary ware.

Do you deliver to mountain villages around Bejaia?

Yes, once we know the road conditions. If a large truck cannot reach the site, we unload at the nearest suitable point and take the goods on by smaller truck.

How do I know where my container is?

The team sends you updates on WhatsApp at each stage: pickup, loading, sailing, arrival and clearance, until the truck reaches the house.

Do you ship 4x4s?

Yes, by RoRo or container, after the team checks the car’s eligibility under Algerian import conditions, such as its age and engine, and its full cost.

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