Ocean Freight: LCL

Shipment details : HHG's loose loaded as LCL

Destination services*  Within ……………….. citylimit delivery:   USD ……..

Estimated Official charges at destination

Delivery order fees                        USD  260 per BL

SSL’s Recovery of Handling import        USD  ………

Port fees, THC, bayan fees etc.        USD  100 per BL

Penalty for non-palletization                USD .... 

*15% VAT is applicable on destination services.

Rates include

Import customs clearance

Import customs formalities

Delivery to residence (up to 1st floor)

Unloading, unpacking of cartons, onto a flat surface

Transportation and one-time delivery to a single residence within city limits ((50km radius with in city, one specified location only with normal access up to 1st floor) 

Offloading, normal set up inside residence and removal of debris on the same day of delivery

Rates exclude

THC at destination port

Delivery order fee

Demurrage and detention

Port fee/ Bayan charges

Insurance coverage

NVOCC/ Deconsolidation fee for LCL

VAT or local tax, if any

Abnormal access, stairs, long carry or moving over first floor via stairs

Parking permit

Storage and / or any other government / official charges

Partial delivery or unpacking / set up on a later date etc.

Additional charges

Shuttle service: case by case based on request

Handling heavy item 100 - 250 Kg.: case by case based on request details

Assembling: case by case based on request

Debris removal later then delivery date: if required USD 130 

The ocean freight and all other shipping line charges must be prepaid up to Riyadh Dryport/ ports and shipment must be routed upto Riyadh Dryport (via Dammam)/ upto Ports.

Surface shipments

Notes, Terms & Conditions and Import Regulations

Import of Used Household Goods/ Personal Effects/ Personal Vehicles/ Pets to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

We would require copies of the following documentation as pre-alert from you, and the originals to reach us at least one week prior to vessel arrival at port of entry:

a)                      Master Bill of Lading

b)                      Descriptive / Valued Inventory

c)                      Copies of consignee’s passport (including visa page) and / or resident permit (Iqama) (Diplomatic ID, in case if client is  a diplomat) with his local contacts (address, phone / fax numbers / email IDs)

d)                      Authorization letter(s) to be registered through customs portal www.fasah.sa or consignee has to visit the customs personally to register the authorisation

e)                      Value declaration from the consignee (15% Customs VAT will be applied on the declared value)

f)                      Exemption letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) – to be arranged by Embassy (if client is a diplomat)

Import regulations for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

There exists strict governmental regulation regarding the importation of certain types of goods into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Should these items be found in household goods or personal effects shipments, it will severely delay clearance at customs, subject the goods to confiscation, and possible fines or penalties.

In order to expedite a personal effects shipment entering Saudi Arabia, it is important the following items are NOT included in the shipment.

1.       All foodstuffs.

2.       Christmas Trees and decorations.

3.       All types of communications equipment or high wave radios.

4.       All types of statues.

5.       Binoculars or telescopic equipment.

6.       Stuffed animals.

7.       Pornographic literature or any material that contain sexual reference. This includes items such as fashion magazines, which show women wearing undergarments or swimsuits.

8.       Alcoholic beverages, including kits or books relating to the manufacturing of such drinks.

9.       Any types of medicine.

10.      Military uniforms.

11.       All weapons of firearms.

12.       Religious items.

13.       Passports.

The following articles are subject to censorship by customs officials/SASO approval:

1.                      Phonograph records.

2.                      Video Tapes.

3.                      Exposed film of any type.

4.                      All types of printed material.

5.                      Floppy Disks/CD ROMs/DVDs/Audio Tapes.

6.                      Telefax machines.

In addition, all suitcases, toolboxes, etc. which are locked must have keys available in order to allow inspection by the customs officials.

General Notes

5.1.               You must check with us for consignment instructions before cutting the AWB / BL, which will be advised on case-by-case basis after awarding the business.

5.2.               Copies of shipping documents must be emailed to us once it is made and prior to loading of the shipment. All pre-alerts and operational issues should be addressed to the concerned Namma Cargo station’s PoC.

5.3.                      Validity of Rates: The quoted rates are valid for 60 days only from the date of the quotation or further advice whichever occurs first.

5.4.               Payment terms: Namma Cargo Services allows credit on our invoices only to FIDI / OMNI members for 30 days from the invoice date. Advance payment would be required from non-FIDI / non-OMNI agents to perform the requested service against our proforma invoice.

5.5.               Except customs duty / customs VAT, all other charges will be debited to Agent’s account, unless specifically instructed and agreed with client otherwise.

5.6.                All business transactions are subject to Namma’s standard trade terms and conditions, available on request.

Kind regards,

Gopakumar (Mr.)

Namma Cargo Services Co. Ltd.

P.O. Box 9260, Riyadh 11413 – Saudi Arabia

Mobile: +966 506476315

Email :  gopakumar@nammacargo.com

Website : www.nammacargo.com