Looking for a shipping company from Sharjah to Jubail that knows how to handle a contractor’s steel load? We collect pipes, flanges, steel structures and fabricated parts from our branch in Sharjah – Industrial Area 18 or straight from your workshop or warehouse, load them on a flatbed secured with straps and chains, clear them at Al Batha through the Fasah platform, and deliver to your laydown yard or plant gate in Jubail in about 2–4 days by road. Contractors’ pickup trucks travel with us too, in an enclosed carrier. Send your material list and loading photos on WhatsApp +971557643821 and we will send back a price.
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Steel loads, safely
- Route: Sharjah → Al Ghuwaifat/Al Batha → Al Ahsa → Dammam → Jubail; about 2–4 days by road including clearance.
- Pipes and steel on flatbeds with straps and chains, kept within Saudi dimension and weight limits.
- Commercial papers: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, mill test certificates, and a SABER certificate where the material requires one.
- Delivery to contractor laydown yards and industrial-city warehouses on a gate pass arranged in advance by the receiver.
- Pickups ship in an enclosed carrier, starting from 4,100 AED.
What we ship from Sharjah to Jubail
Most of what leaves Sharjah’s industrial areas for Jubail is project material for plants and maintenance work: a mechanical contractor needing a batch of pipe for a new line, a fabrication shop that has finished steel for an operating platform, or a spares supplier sending valves and flanges for a planned shutdown. None of this behaves like household furniture. The weight is concentrated, the lengths are long, and any movement on the road can scratch coatings or damage weld bevels.
- Carbon steel, stainless and galvanised pipe in 6 m and 12 m lengths.
- Flanges, elbows, tees, reducers and weld fittings in wooden crates or on pallets.
- Fabricated steel: beams, columns, stairs, platforms and pipe supports.
- Valves, pumps, industrial spares and workshop equipment.
- Plate, sections, angles and mesh.
- Site-office contents and the personal luggage of technicians joining the project.
- Pickup trucks belonging to the project or the contractor.
If the shipment is small, say a few crates of flanges or spares that will not fill a truck, it goes on a shared truck heading for the Eastern Province and you pay for its size only. Long pipe and structures are better on a dedicated flatbed or trailer that leaves on the date your site schedule needs.
Loading pipe and steel on flatbeds: strapping, overhang and limits
The short answer: pipes sit on timber dunnage and are chocked with wedges so they cannot roll, then secured with wide webbing straps or chains, with corner protectors wherever a strap touches steel. The load must stay inside the truck’s dimensions and permitted weight. Saudi road rules cap vehicle length at 23 m, width at 2.6 m and height at 4.8 m, and set gross weight by the number of axles (for example about 34 tonnes on three axles and 45 tonnes on five). Fines for breaches have to be paid before the truck is allowed into the Kingdom.
Strapping
Roughly one strap every two metres on pipe, chains and binders on heavy structures, and edge protectors at every contact point.
Overhang
We pick the trailer length so pipe does not stick out. 12 m pipe goes on a 12–13.6 m trailer. Any overhang is discussed before loading, not at the border.
Weight
We need the actual weight from the packing list or the mill. Guessing steel weight by eye is often wrong, and an overweight truck gets stopped at the border.
Protection
Pipe ends get plastic caps, and galvanised or painted surfaces are separated with timber or heavy board.
For fabricated steel we ask for a simple drawing or photos showing the longest piece, the heaviest piece and the lifting points. That tells us whether one flatbed is enough or two are needed, and whether a forklift in Sharjah can load it or a bigger crane is required. Good loading puts the heaviest items in the middle over the axles and lighter ones towards the ends, and nothing goes on top of pipe that could crush or dent thin walls.
Pickup areas in Sharjah
Our branch in Industrial Area 18 is close to most steel workshops and material stores. You can drop the shipment with us there, or we come to you. We collect from:
- Industrial Areas 1 to 18, the centre of Sharjah’s fabrication shops and pipe and fittings traders.
- Al Saja’a industrial area and its large warehouses.
- Hamriyah Free Zone, home to many steel and metal plants.
- Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone).
- Residential and commercial areas such as Muwaileh, Al Nahda, Al Taawun, Al Majaz, Al Qasimia and Al Khan, for technicians’ luggage and office contents.
When material is spread across several suppliers, we can collect from more than one point in Sharjah in a day, stage it at our warehouse and load it together, so it reaches Jubail as one shipment on one set of papers. If part of it is in Dubai or Ajman, that can be collected too with notice.
The road route from Sharjah to Jubail
The truck leaves Sharjah on Emirates Road towards Abu Dhabi, then heads west on the coastal road past Ruwais to the Al Ghuwaifat border on the UAE side. Opposite it is the Saudi Al Batha crossing, where customs clearance is done electronically through the Fasah platform. From Al Batha the truck runs to Al Ahsa (Hofuf), then Dammam, and north along the coastal highway to Jubail, about 95 km past Dammam. The whole trip is roughly a thousand kilometres, and pickup to delivery takes about 2–4 days. If you also ship to other Saudi cities, our Sharjah to Saudi Arabia guide covers the other routes.
What usually delays a steel shipment is not the road but the paperwork: an invoice that does not match the packing list, an inaccurate HS code, or material that needs a conformity certificate nobody prepared. So we review the documents before the truck moves, and we message you on WhatsApp when the truck leaves Sharjah, when it reaches the border, after clearance, and before it arrives in Jubail.
Transit times from Sharjah to Jubail and nearby cities
These times are approximate and include clearance at Al Batha. Shared loads can take a few extra days while the truck fills.
| Destination | Approx. road transit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Jubail Industrial City | 3–4 days | Add gate appointments and site passes |
| Jubail city (Al Balad) | 2–4 days | Direct delivery to warehouses and shops |
| Ras Tanura | 2–4 days | Facilities need access arranged in advance |
| Dammam | 2–3 days | About 95 km before Jubail |
| Khobar | 2–3 days | Same Eastern Province run |
If your projects are spread across several Eastern Province cities, see also shipping from Sharjah to Dammam and shipping from Sharjah to Khobar. Plenty of contractors split one truck between a store in Dammam and a site in Jubail.
Air freight from Sharjah to Jubail
Air is the answer when work on site is waiting for one item: a special-size flange gasket, a small control valve, a measuring instrument, or a pump spare during a shutdown. It flies from Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi airport to King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, then goes by road to Jubail, about an hour away. The usual time is one to two days including clearance.
- Price is based on actual weight or volumetric weight (L × W × H in cm ÷ 6000), whichever is higher. A small, heavy steel part is charged on its weight; a large, light box on its volume.
- Long pipe and structures do not suit air. The cost would exceed their value, and road is faster than many people expect.
- Lithium batteries, liquids and perfumes are restricted by air, as are some chemicals and maintenance products.
- Air prices depend on weight and dimensions: send the details on WhatsApp and we will send back a price.
Packing steel and fabricated parts for Jubail’s humidity
Jubail is on the coast, with hot and very humid summers, and bare steel can show surface rust within days if it sits in an open yard after delivery. Packing here protects against moisture as much as against knocks.
- Machined parts and flange faces: a coat of protective oil or tape, then a heavy plastic bag.
- Valves and pumps: wooden crates with desiccant bags, openings closed with caps.
- Pipe: end caps, timber between layers, and a tarpaulin over the load if the material is sensitive to rain or dust.
- Instruments and electronics going with the load: bubble wrap, double cartons and a moisture barrier bag.
- Number every bundle and crate to match the packing list. It saves hours at inspection and at the site.
Documents for shipping from Sharjah to Jubail
Commercial goods and project material
- A commercial invoice with description, quantity and value for each line.
- A packing list with weights, dimensions and the number of bundles and crates.
- A certificate of origin. Material of UAE (GCC) origin with a GCC certificate of origin is exempt from customs duty; Saudi VAT of 15% still applies on import.
- Mill test certificates for pipe and plate. The owner or consultant on site usually wants them before accepting the material, so send them with the shipment, not after it.
- A SABER certificate where the material needs one. Some pipes and fittings, such as those used for water, electricity and gas connections in buildings, fall under Saudi technical regulations that require a certificate of conformity through SABER.
- A commercial registration for the Saudi consignee, which the contractor or plant normally has.
If the material is of non-GCC origin and you bought it in Sharjah to re-export, duty may apply. We check this with you before loading so the cost does not surprise you at the border.
Personal effects of accompanying technicians
A passport copy, a copy of the Saudi ID, iqama or residence visa, and a detailed contents list in Arabic or English. New items in commercial quantities are treated as goods and are dutiable.
Vehicles
Vehicle registration (mulkiya), the export certificate and plate cancellation from Sharjah’s licensing authority, the owner’s passport and ID, and a vehicle empty of belongings. Saudi Arabia accepts used passenger vehicles no more than five years old from the model year (counted back, not including the current year); special cases are checked with the team first.
Shipping pickup trucks from Sharjah to Jubail
On Jubail projects a pickup is a daily work tool, and many contractors would rather ship their own than rent one there. We move them in an enclosed car carrier that keeps out dust, coastal humidity and road stones, starting from 4,100 AED. An open carrier is also possible, priced by size and starting from the SUV rate of 2,750 AED.
Note: The pickup bed must arrive completely empty: no tools, no gas cylinders, no steel offcuts. Any tools you want moved go on the truck with the material on a clear list, while the vehicle crosses the border empty as the rules require.
Before loading we photograph the vehicle from every side, send you the photos on WhatsApp and note the odometer reading. If the vehicle is registered to a company, prepare a company authorisation together with the commercial registration.
Prohibited and restricted items for Saudi Arabia
- Prohibited: narcotics, alcohol, pork products, counterfeit goods, gambling equipment, and weapons and ammunition without permits.
- Prior permit needed: drones (sometimes used for site surveys) and some medicines.
- Restricted: soil and plants.
- Hazardous project materials such as compressed gas cylinders and some paints and solvents need special arrangements, so mention them before booking.
Shipping prices from Sharjah to Jubail
Prices are in UAE dirhams and are starting prices. The final price depends on volume, weight, city, packing and documents.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Goods and crates on 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 |
| Dedicated flatbed or trailer for pipe and steel | Send the details on WhatsApp and we will send a price |
| Air freight and containers | Send the details on WhatsApp and we will send a price |
On insurance, ask the team about optional cover for the shipment, especially for valves and high-value instruments.
What sets the cost of shipping steel to Jubail?
- Actual weight: steel fills a truck’s weight allowance before it fills its space, so it is usually priced by weight.
- The longest piece: it decides the truck type; one 12 m piece means a full trailer.
- Shared or dedicated: small crates are cheaper on a shared truck; a dedicated flatbed leaves on your date.
- Delivery point: a yard inside a plant area with passes and set times is different from a warehouse in Jubail city.
- Loading and unloading: whether a forklift or mobile crane is available at each end.
- Documents and packing: conformity certificates, wooden crates and moisture protection.
How to ship from Sharjah to Jubail, step by step
- Send the material list on WhatsApp: lengths, weights, number of bundles, and photos of the material as it sits in the store.
- We choose the truck: shared, dyna, 10-ton lorry, or a 12–13.6 m flatbed/trailer.
- You receive the price, and we agree a loading date in Sharjah and a delivery window in Jubail.
- You prepare the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and mill certificates; the receiver in Jubail arranges the site pass.
- We load, secure and photograph the load before departure.
- The truck moves, clearance is done at Al Batha through Fasah, and you get a WhatsApp update at each stage.
- Delivery at the site or yard to the gate appointment, with the receiver signing the packing list.
Delivery in Jubail: industrial yards and Jubail city
Jubail is really two places: the old coastal city, Jubail Al Balad, and Jubail Industrial City, a planned city run by the Royal Commission with petrochemical plants, factory zones and residential districts such as Al Deffi, Al Fanateer, Al Huwailat, Jalmudah and Al Danah. Contractor shipments usually go to laydown yards near the projects or to warehouses in the industrial zone.
Gate pass
Arranged in advance by the receiver in the driver’s name and truck number. We send the details a day ahead so the truck does not wait at the gate.
Delivery times
Many facilities set hours for receiving trucks, so we time the arrival to the agreed window.
Safety gear
The driver enters with a helmet, safety shoes and a high-visibility vest, as industrial sites require.
Crane unloading
A flatbed can be unloaded from the side or from above. The crane or forklift on site is provided by the receiver or agreed with us beforehand.
We talk directly to the site supervisor or storekeeper on the number you give us, and send them a photo of the load and the bundle list before arrival. Delivery in Jubail city, in districts such as Al Khalidiyah, Al Faisaliyah, Al Hamra and Al Firdaws, is simpler: usually no passes, though long trucks need a suitable spot to park and unload.
Road or sea through Jubail’s ports?
For very large industrial loads or full containers there is a real sea option: from Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port to Jubail Commercial Port or King Fahd Industrial Port in Jubail. For most contractor shipments from Sharjah, though, such as pipe, structures and crates of parts, road stays faster and simpler because it delivers to the site with no extra handling at a port. We will recommend the right route once we see the material list.
Tips before shipping steel from Sharjah
Mark every pipe bundle with its number, size and wall schedule in writing that humidity will not wash off. In the yard a fitter is hunting for one bundle among dozens, and clear marking saves time and prevents mistakes.
- Keep the invoice weight as close as you can to the real truck weight; large differences raise questions at the border.
- Do not lump material that needs conformity certificates together with material that does not on one invoice line.
- Ask the receiver to confirm the site pass before loading, not after the truck has left.
- Keep the photos of the secured load; they are your reference if anything is disputed at delivery.
Shipping from a neighbouring emirate? See shipping from Ajman to Jubail, and for the full picture across all emirates, our UAE to Jubail shipping guide.
Frequently asked questions about shipping from Sharjah to Jubail
How long does a pipe shipment take from Sharjah to Jubail?
About 2 to 4 days by road including clearance at Al Batha. It can take a day more if delivery is inside an industrial zone with set gate appointments.
Can you ship 12-metre pipe?
Yes, on a 12 to 13.6 m flatbed trailer so the pipe does not overhang, secured with straps, chains and chocks.
Do I need a SABER certificate to ship pipes and steel fittings?
Not every material needs one, but some pipes and fittings, such as those used for water, electricity and gas connections in buildings, fall under Saudi technical regulations that require a certificate of conformity through SABER. Send the description and HS code and we will check it with you before shipping.
Is material made in the UAE exempt from customs duty?
Yes, if it is of UAE origin and comes with a GCC certificate of origin. Saudi VAT of 15% is still due on import.
Who arranges the truck’s entry pass to the plant or site?
The receiver in Jubail arranges it with the facility. We send them the driver’s name, truck number and arrival time in advance and coordinate directly with the site contact.
Can an urgent spare part go by air?
Yes, from Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi airport to King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, then by road to Jubail, in about one to two days. It is priced on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
How much does it cost to ship a pickup from Sharjah to Jubail?
In an enclosed carrier it starts from 4,100 AED. On an open carrier it is priced by size, starting from the SUV rate of 2,750 AED. The vehicle must be no more than five years old and empty.
How do I know where my shipment is?
The team sends you a WhatsApp update at each stage: loading, leaving Sharjah, reaching the border, clearance, and before delivery in Jubail.
Ready to ship your material from Sharjah to Jubail?
Send the material list, lengths, weights and delivery location, and we will reply with the truck type and price.
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