Shipping items from Saudi Arabia to Jordan with Alfaris International Shipping covers what needs refrigeration: food and medicines. They travel in refrigerated trucks at a controlled temperature recorded throughout the journey, reaching Amman in 2–4 days. Ordinary items start from SAR 36 per carton and SAR 13.5 per kg of goods, while a refrigerated truck is priced by volume and temperature.
Saudi Arabia → Al Haditha or Halat Ammar Crossing → Amman · about 1,400 km · 2–4 days · Call: 0565967337
Refrigerated freight to Jordan at a glance
- What ships refrigerated: dates, dairy, meat, vegetables, medicines, vaccines and preparations.
- Three ranges: chilled, frozen, and temperature-controlled for medicines.
- Recording: a temperature logger in the truck, with its report handed over with the shipment.
- Approvals: imported food and medicines fall under the Jordan Food and Drug Administration.
- Transit: 2–5 days by loading city.
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Temperature by product
| Product | Usual range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, fruit and dates | 2 to 8°C | Airflow between the pallets |
| Dairy, cheese and chilled meat | 0 to 4°C | The chain is not broken at the border |
| Frozen meat, poultry and fish | -18°C or below | Loaded frozen from the warehouse |
| Chilled medicines and vaccines | 2 to 8°C | A temperature logger and a deviation alarm |
| Controlled-room-temperature medicines | 15 to 25°C | Protected from summer heat in the north of the Kingdom |
| Chocolate and cosmetics | 15 to 18°C | They melt in an ordinary truck in summer |
The cold chain from warehouse to consignee
- Pre-cooling the truck: it reaches the set temperature before its door is opened.
- Quick loading: from a refrigerated warehouse or shaded dock, with the door closed at once.
- Stowage: gaps for air to circulate, with the cooling vents left clear.
- The logger: switched on at closing, recording the temperature every few minutes.
- At the border: the door is opened for inspection for the shortest time possible, with the cooling unit running.
- Delivery: the temperature report is read before unloading, and the consignee signs it.
Documents for food and medicines
| Shipment | Documents | Authority in Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Invoice, certificate of origin, health certificate and clear production and expiry dates | Jordan Food and Drug Administration |
| Meat and poultry | The above, plus halal slaughter and veterinary certificates | Jordan Food and Drug Administration and the Ministry of Agriculture |
| Medicines and preparations | Invoice, certificate of analysis and the importer’s import licence | Jordan Food and Drug Administration |
| A patient’s personal medicines | A prescription and a personal quantity | Declared at the border |
Approvals are obtained by the Jordanian importer before the truck arrives. A refrigerated truck waiting for an approval at the border burns through its fuel and its cargo’s shelf life together.
Prices for shipping items from Saudi Arabia to Jordan
Ordinary freight prices are in the table. A refrigerated truck is quoted on request, by volume, temperature and loading city.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Carton | per carton | SAR 36 |
| Clothes and light belongings | per kg | SAR 6.4 |
| Parcel of 5–10 kg | per parcel | SAR 118 |
| Goods | per kg | SAR 13.5 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 55 |
Route details and transit time from Saudi Arabia to Jordan
| Pickup city | Border | Distance to Amman | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qassim | Al Haditha | about 1,100 km | 2–3 days |
| Riyadh | Al Haditha | about 1,400 km | 2–4 days |
| Jeddah and Makkah | Halat Ammar | about 1,420 km | 3–5 days |
| Dammam and Al-Ahsa | Al Haditha | 1,650–1,750 km | 3–5 days |
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Jordan
For anyone who cannot wait for the road: an air parcel from Saudi Arabia to Amman costs from SAR 55 per kg, in 24–72 hours, charged on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
Documents and customs
- What to prepare: passport, a numbered packing list, the broker’s authorisation through Fasah, and the consignee’s name and number in Jordan.
- A returning Jordanian: papers proving residence abroad and return, so exemption on used furniture can be considered.
- What is payable: new furniture pays sales tax, and goods pay duty and the tax.
- What is not shipped: hazardous materials, medicines without a prescription and prohibited items.
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Frequently asked questions about shipping items and refrigerated freight to Jordan
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan cost?
For shipping items and refrigerated freight: a carton from SAR 36, a little furniture from SAR 455 and a complete bedroom set from SAR 1,640 with Alfaris.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan take?
For shipping items and refrigerated freight: from Saudi Arabia to Amman, 2–4 days by truck, plus one to two days for a shared load.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Jordan?
For shipping items and refrigerated freight: a shared load: you pay per carton or per kg, not per truck. A carton from SAR 36.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Jordan?
From SAR 55 per kg.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to Jordan?
From SAR 1,365 for a small car and SAR 2,000 for a sedan on a hydraulic carrier.
Which is the best furniture mover from Saudi Arabia to Jordan?
For shipping items and refrigerated freight: one that dismantles and packs at your home and delivers at the consignee’s with a numbered list. Alfaris starts from SAR 455 for a little furniture.
How do I send a shipment to Jordan, and what documents are required?
For shipping items and refrigerated freight: send photos of the belongings to 0565967337 and the price follows. You need a passport, a numbered list, a Fasah authorisation and the consignee’s Jordanian number.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
For shipping items and refrigerated freight: yes. It is collected at your door in Saudi Arabia and delivered at the consignee’s, with clearance at the border.
Do you ship to Amman, Zarqa, Irbid and Ajloun?
Yes, and to Salt, Madaba, Jerash, Karak and Aqaba.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value.
Are there refrigerated trucks to Jordan?
Yes, chilled, frozen and temperature-controlled for medicines, priced by volume and temperature.
How do I know the temperature held on the road?
By the temperature logger in the truck, whose report is read and signed at delivery.
