Road Freight from Dubai to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) — FTL & LTL
The Dubai-to-Riyadh road freight corridor is the commercial lifeblood of cross-border trade between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Covering approximately 1,000 kilometers via the E11 highway and the Al Ghuwaifat / Al Batha border post, VELO Logistics operates daily dedicated Full Truckload (FTL) and scheduled Less than Truckload (LTL) trailers. We handle cross-border transport, Bayan customs filing, and Saber certification.
Transit Times & Available Freight Modes
LIVE CORRIDOR DATA| Transport Mode | Estimated Transit | Service Type | Frequency | Operational Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Full Truckload (FTL) | 48 – 72 Hours | Direct Point-to-Point Haulage | Daily Dispatches | Door-to-door from Dubai factory to Riyadh warehouse |
| Scheduled LTL Consolidation | 3 – 5 Days | Consolidated Pallet Trucking | 3x Weekly | Economical shared trailer space for 1–10 pallets |
| Temperature-Controlled Reefer | 48 – 72 Hours | Chilled / Frozen Reefer Trailer | Daily Dispatches | Dedicated continuous GPS temperature telemetry |
Key Departure & Arrival Gateways
- AEGHUAl Ghuwaifat Border PostPrimary UAE-Saudi international highway border
- AEJEAJAFZA Logistics ParkDirect container cross-docking hub
- AEDICDubai Industrial CityMainland fleet dispatch center
- SABTHAl Batha Border Post (KSA)ZATCA customs crossing into Saudi Arabia
- SARUHRiyadh Dry Port (RDP)Inland customs clearance terminal
- SAINDRiyadh Logistics ParkCentral distribution & fulfillment zone
Customs Clearance & Regulatory Compliance
- Commercial Invoice with HS codes, country of origin, and net/gross weights
- Detailed Packing List
- Legalized UAE Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Origin (COO)
- ZATCA Bayan Customs Import Declaration (KSA)
- Saudi Saber Conformity Certificate (Product & Shipment COC)
- Makasa Statistical Declaration (for re-exported goods to transfer paid duty)
Goods manufactured in GCC with valid COO qualify for 0% duty under GAFTA. Re-exported foreign goods subject to standard Saudi tariffs (5%–15%) and 15% Saudi VAT.
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