Looking for a shipping company from Sharjah to Al Kharj that can move a factory machine, a packaging line or a pickup truck without the load shifting an inch on the way? Al Basmah International Shipping collects from Sharjah’s industrial areas or any district in the city, bolts the machine to a timber skid, wraps it against moisture and dust, and takes it by road through Al Ghuwaifat and Al Batha to Al Kharj in about 2 to 4 days including clearance on Fasah. On arrival the machine is unloaded in the Al Kharj industrial area with a forklift booked in advance with the receiver. Order on WhatsApp +971557643821 at any time; preparation and drop-off are at our Sharjah branch in Industrial Area 18.
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Fixing the machine to its skid
- Every machine is bolted to a strong timber skid through its original mounting points, not held by straps alone.
- Moisture-barrier wrapping with desiccant bags inside, because the road runs from daytime heat into cold nights.
- Centre-of-gravity and lifting-point marks on the wrap or crate, so the forklift driver in Al Kharj knows where to lift.
- Used machines need an invoice and a serial number matching the paperwork; some categories have an age limit and a conformity certificate via SABER.
- Pickup trucks travel in an enclosed carrier with an empty load bed.
Collection
Industrial Areas 1 to 18, Al Sajaa, SAIF Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone and the residential districts.
Distance
Roughly 1,050 to 1,150 km from Sharjah to Al Kharj via Al Ghuwaifat, Al Ahsa and Haradh.
Transit
About 2 to 4 days by road including clearance; a shared load may wait a few days for the truck to fill.
Ordering
Send photos, weight and dimensions on WhatsApp +971557643821; the team updates you at every stage.
What do we ship from Sharjah to Al Kharj?
Sharjah is an industrial city first and a residential one second, and Al Kharj has a growing industrial area alongside its dairy, poultry and feed operations. So most of what leaves Sharjah for Al Kharj is production and packaging equipment and spare parts, followed by pickup trucks for workshops and farms, then household furniture for people moving to work in Al Kharj or Riyadh.
- Factory machines: presses, cutting and bending machines, lathes, compressors, generators, industrial control panels.
- Packaging equipment: liquid and powder fillers, heat sealers and cappers, pallet stretch-wrappers, carton erectors and labellers.
- Complete production lines split into units, each on its own skid, with a drawing showing the assembly order in Al Kharj.
- Spare parts, belts, small motors, rolls of packaging film and flat-packed cartons.
- Single-cab and double-cab pickup trucks, in an enclosed carrier.
- Home and office furniture, café and restaurant equipment, and shop stock of all kinds.
If your load is a mix of all this, say a filling machine, pallets of cartons and the household goods of an engineer moving with the plant, it is best loaded in one dedicated truck with heavy items low and forward and light items above or behind. Each category goes on the packing list separately, because customs treats commercial machinery differently from personal effects.
Shipping factory machinery and packaging equipment from Sharjah
Machines are rarely damaged by an accident. They are damaged by hours of vibration on a desert road, and by moisture that condenses inside the wrapping at night and dries in the day, leaving rust on machined surfaces. Proper preparation deals with those two things before anything else.
The timber skid and bolting
The machine sits on a skid of treated hardwood, wider than the machine’s own base, and is bolted to it through the same mounting holes that held it to the factory floor. Straps and chains then tie the skid to the truck deck; the machine itself is never left free to move on its skid. Long machines such as inline fillers get a skid running their full length so the frame does not flex in the middle, and tall machines with a narrow base get angled side bracing so they cannot tip under braking.
Protection from moisture and dust
Bare metal surfaces get a light coat of protective oil, then the machine is wrapped in a sealed moisture-barrier film with enough desiccant bags inside. Electronic boards and screens are removed where possible and packed separately in a padded box. Because the trucks run into dusty winds on the last stretch to Al Kharj, the wrap is sealed at the bottom, not left open at the skid.
Centre of gravity and lifting points
Many machines are heavy at one end: the motor on one side, a light frame on the other. We mark the centre of gravity on the wrap or crate and show where the forklift tines go and where slings attach if it is lifted by crane. That simple mark is what stops a machine tipping when it is unloaded in Al Kharj by someone who has never seen it before.
Draining fluids and removing protruding parts
Hydraulic oil, coolant and fuel are drained as far as possible and openings are capped. Arms, handles, hanging screens and protruding conveyors are removed and placed in a numbered box fixed to the same skid so nothing gets lost among other pallets. Every machine is photographed from four sides before wrapping and the photos are sent to you on WhatsApp.
Used machinery: what Saudi Arabia asks for
A used machine is treated as commercial goods; it cannot be sent in someone’s name as personal effects. The Saudi receiver needs a commercial registration and must register the shipment on the SABER platform as the technical regulations for that machine type require. Fixed and mobile heavy equipment has published conditions on SABER, the main ones being:
- The model of the heavy equipment must not be more than 15 years old from its year of manufacture.
- A valid conformity certificate from an approved conformity assessment body, issued through SABER.
- The serial or chassis number on the machine must match the documents exactly, with no scraping or alteration.
- Proof of ownership: a purchase invoice or a UAE export certificate.
- Equipment damaged by flood, fire, accident or overturning is refused unless backed by inspection reports from approved bodies.
Small and medium packaging machines do not all fall under the heavy-equipment regulation, but they may face other conformity requirements depending on their customs code. So before booking we ask for the machine name, model, year of manufacture and a photo of its rating plate, and the team checks its requirements before loading, so the truck does not sit at Al Batha waiting for a certificate nobody applied for.
Collection areas in Sharjah
We collect anywhere in Sharjah, and you can also bring the goods to our branch in Industrial Area 18, where they are weighed, measured and packed. The places we collect from most often:
- Industrial Areas 1 to 18 and the New Industrial Area.
- Al Sajaa Industrial Area and the Muwaileh workshops.
- Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) and Hamriyah Free Zone.
- Residential districts: Al Nahda, Al Taawun, Al Majaz, Al Khan, Al Qasimia, Al Rahmaniya, Al Juraina, University City, Al Ramla.
Collection from a free zone needs the goods released from the zone with their paperwork; the team arranges this with the warehouse or your agent. If the machine is on an upper floor of a warehouse, tell us in advance so we send suitable lifting equipment instead of planning a manual load.
The road route from Sharjah to Al Kharj
The truck leaves Sharjah towards Abu Dhabi, then west to the Al Ghuwaifat border, crossing into Saudi Arabia at Al Batha, where clearance is done electronically on the Fasah platform. From Al Batha it heads to Al Ahsa (Hofuf), then west along the Haradh road to Al Kharj, about 80 km south-east of Riyadh. The total from Sharjah is roughly 1,050 to 1,150 km, a little longer than from Dubai.
For machines, the vehicle is chosen by weight and size, not by the number of pieces:
- Small closed dyna (about 3 tons) for spare parts, light machines and pallets of cartons.
- 5-ton or 7-ton dyna for one or two filling machines with their accessories.
- 10-ton lorry for medium-heavy machines.
- Closed trailer of 12 to 13.6 m for dismantled production lines or full loads.
Any piece wider or taller than a standard enclosed truck is reviewed by the team from photos and dimensions before anything is agreed, because it needs special arrangements. Very large containerised shipments can go by sea to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam and then by road to Al Kharj, though this is rarely needed since the road route is direct.
Transit times from Sharjah to Al Kharj and nearby towns
| Destination | Approx. road transit (incl. clearance) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Al Kharj (city and industrial area) | 2 – 4 days | Forklift unloading by appointment |
| Al Saih | 2 – 4 days | Within the Al Kharj area |
| Al Dilam | 3 – 4 days | South of Al Kharj on its own road |
| Hawtat Bani Tamim | 3 – 5 days | Furthest south |
| Riyadh | 2 – 4 days | About 80 km north-west of Al Kharj |
These are approximate times for a dedicated truck. A shared load may wait a few days in Sharjah for the truck to fill, and any shipment can lose a day if a document is missing at clearance.
Air freight from Sharjah to Al Kharj
Air freight suits the urgent part a production line is waiting for: a control board, a sensor, a small motor, a filling head, a replacement belt. It flies from Sharjah airport (or Dubai or Abu Dhabi) to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, then goes by road to Al Kharj in about an hour and a half. It usually takes 1 to 2 days including clearance.
- Charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. Volumetric weight = length × width × height in cm ÷ 6000.
- Example: a 60 × 50 × 40 cm box of spare parts is 20 kg volumetric, so if it actually weighs 12 kg it is charged as 20.
- Whole machines and furniture are not cost-effective by air.
- Lithium batteries, liquids, oils and perfumes are restricted by air, so ask the team before sending a board with a backup battery.
Air freight is priced per shipment: send the details on WhatsApp and you will receive the price.
Shipping pickup trucks from Sharjah to Al Kharj
In Al Kharj a pickup is a work vehicle first: between the factory, the farm and the feed market. We ship it from Sharjah in an enclosed carrier that keeps off dust, flying stones and road sun, with the wheels secured by dedicated straps that do not load the body. The load bed must be completely empty: no tools, no extra spare tyre, no belongings, because customs treats anything inside a vehicle as undeclared cargo.
- Vehicle registration, plus an export certificate and plate cancellation from the Sharjah traffic and licensing authority.
- The owner’s passport and ID.
- Used passenger cars must not be more than 5 years old from the model year (not counting the current year). How a commercial pickup is classified and which age rule applies is checked by the team against the model before booking.
- Vehicles converted from right-hand drive, or damaged by flood, fire or a major accident, are not accepted.
We photograph the vehicle from every side before loading and send you the photos, and the team updates you on WhatsApp when it crosses the border and when it reaches Al Kharj.
Documents for shipping from Sharjah to Al Kharj
Commercial shipments and machinery
- A commercial invoice describing each machine with its model, serial number and value.
- A packing list with the number of skids and the weight and dimensions of each.
- A certificate of origin. Goods of UAE origin with a GCC certificate of origin are exempt from customs duty; Saudi VAT of 15% applies on import.
- The Saudi consignee’s commercial registration, plus SABER or SFDA certificates depending on the goods.
- For used machines: proof of ownership and a conformity certificate where the category requires one.
Personal effects and used furniture
A copy of the owner’s passport and Saudi ID, iqama or residence visa, and a detailed contents list in Arabic or English. New items in commercial quantities are dutiable and do not count as personal effects.
Cars
Registration, export certificate and plate cancellation, the owner’s passport and ID, and a vehicle empty of belongings. Special cases are checked with the team first.
Prohibited and restricted items
Prohibited: narcotics, alcohol, pork products, weapons and ammunition without permits, counterfeit goods and gambling equipment. Prior permits are needed for drones and some medicines, and soil and plants are restricted. With machinery in particular, do not leave compressed gas cylinders, chemical containers or oils inside the machine or its crate.
Sharjah to Al Kharj shipping prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Household goods and furniture in a shared truck | Starts from 90 AED per cubic metre |
| Small parcels by road | Start from 45 AED |
| Sedan on an open carrier | Starts from 2,000 AED |
| SUV on an open carrier | Starts from 2,750 AED |
| Car or pickup in an enclosed carrier | Starts from 4,100 AED |
| Factory machinery, dedicated truck, air freight, containers | Send the details on WhatsApp and you will receive the price |
The final price depends on volume, weight, city, packing and documents.
What raises or lowers the cost of shipping a machine?
- Weight and dimensions: they decide the truck type, and a long machine can take a whole truck despite being light.
- Packing: a skid with moisture-barrier wrap, or a fully closed timber crate for precision machines.
- Lifting: whether a forklift is needed at loading in Sharjah and at unloading in Al Kharj, or the factory has its own.
- Dedicated or shared truck: shared is cheaper for small parts, dedicated is faster and better for machines.
- The documents and certificates the machine type requires.
- Delivery point: the industrial area, a farm on a service road, or a nearby town such as Al Dilam or Hawtat Bani Tamim.
How to ship a machine from Sharjah to Al Kharj
- Send photos of the machine and its rating plate, its weight, dimensions and location in Sharjah on WhatsApp +971557643821.
- The team confirms the documents needed, the truck and lifting equipment, and sends you the price.
- Preparation: fluids drained, protruding parts removed, the machine bolted to its skid, wrapped and marked with its centre of gravity.
- Loading at your site or at the Industrial Area 18 branch, with photos before and after wrapping.
- Clearance at Al Ghuwaifat, then at Al Batha on Fasah; you get a message when it crosses.
- The unloading appointment and forklift are arranged with the receiver in Al Kharj.
- Delivery, and a joint inspection of the machine with the receiver before signing.
Delivery in Al Kharj: the industrial area, districts and farms
Most machinery from Sharjah goes to the Al Kharj industrial area, and this is where advance coordination makes the difference. Before the truck leaves Sharjah we ask the receiver: does the factory have a forklift rated for the heaviest skid? How wide and high is the gate? Can the trailer enter the yard, or is it unloaded at the gate? If there is no forklift, we book one of the right capacity for the truck’s arrival time so it does not wait.
We also deliver to Al Kharj’s residential districts: Al Khalidiyah, Al Nahdah, Al Andalus, Al Aziziyah, Al Rawdah, Al Faisaliyah, Al Yarmouk and Al Salam, and to the surrounding towns of Al Saih, Al Dilam, Al Hayathem and Hawtat Bani Tamim. Dairy, poultry and feed farms are often reached by unpaved service roads, so the team checks the access road and unloading equipment with the receiver, and the load may be transferred to a smaller vehicle at the farm entrance if the trailer cannot get in.
The Haradh road into Al Kharj is long and exposed, and summer there is very hot, so early-morning unloading is better for sensitive machines. Because Al Kharj is so close to Riyadh, part of a load can be delivered in Al Kharj and part in Riyadh on the same trip if this is arranged before loading. You can read more about the governorate on Wikipedia’s Al-Kharj page.
Tips before shipping factory machines from Sharjah
- Write on every skid its number, the machine name and its position in the production line; it saves a full day at installation in Al Kharj.
- Photograph electrical and pipe connections before disconnecting them.
- Do not put commercial quantities of new spare parts in a used machine’s crate without declaring them on the invoice.
- Keep the operating manual and the rating plate intact and visible.
- Ask the team about optional insurance for high-value machines.
Warning: Do not load a used machine before its Saudi entry requirements are checked. A machine that reaches Al Batha without a required conformity certificate, or with a serial number that does not match the invoice, can be returned or held for days.
A tip from the field: ask the machine supplier in Sharjah for the original floor anchor bolts in a separate bag tied to the skid. They are exactly what you will need to fix the machine down in Al Kharj.
Shipping from another emirate? See the UAE to Al Kharj shipping guide or shipping from Ajman to Al Kharj. For Sharjah to the rest of the Kingdom, see shipping company from Sharjah to Saudi Arabia and shipping from Sharjah to Riyadh.
Frequently asked questions about shipping from Sharjah to Al Kharj
How long does it take to ship a machine from Sharjah to Al Kharj?
About 2 to 4 days by road in a dedicated truck, including clearance at Al Batha. Add a day or two for preparation and packing before loading if the machine is large or needs dismantling.
Can a used machine be shipped from Sharjah to Saudi Arabia?
Yes, provided it meets its category’s requirements: a commercial registration for the receiver, proof of ownership, a matching serial number and a SABER conformity certificate where needed. Heavy equipment must not have a model more than 15 years old from its year of manufacture.
Is customs duty charged on a machine made in the UAE?
Goods of UAE origin with a GCC certificate of origin are exempt from customs duty, but 15% VAT applies on import. A machine made outside the Gulf is treated according to its origin.
Who provides the forklift at delivery in Al Kharj?
If the factory has a forklift rated for the weight, it is used; otherwise we book one of the right capacity for the truck’s arrival. This is settled with the receiver before loading.
How much does it cost to ship a pickup from Sharjah to Al Kharj?
In an enclosed carrier it starts from 4,100 AED; the final price depends on size, documents and delivery point.
Can an urgent spare part go by air?
Yes, from Sharjah airport to King Khalid Airport in Riyadh and then by road to Al Kharj, in about 1 to 2 days, subject to the battery and liquid restrictions.
Do you collect from SAIF Zone or Hamriyah Free Zone?
Yes. The team arranges the release of the goods from the free zone with their paperwork, together with the warehouse or your agent.
How do I know where my shipment is?
The team updates you on WhatsApp at every stage: loading, crossing at Al Ghuwaifat, clearance at Al Batha and arrival in Al Kharj.
Ready to ship your machine from Sharjah to Al Kharj?
Send photos, weight and dimensions, and the team will reply with the right vehicle, documents and price.
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