Resources & Export Guides

Practical guidance for exporting from Saudi Arabia.

Incoterms® 2020

These summaries are for general guidance only. Confirm the contractual interpretation of any Incoterm with your legal and commercial advisors before shipment.

EXW

Ex Works — the buyer collects from the seller's premises and bears all onward cost and risk.

FCA

Free Carrier — the seller delivers to a carrier nominated by the buyer at a named place.

FOB

Free On Board — the seller delivers the goods on board the vessel at the named port of shipment.

CFR

Cost and Freight — the seller pays carriage to the destination port; risk passes on loading.

CIF

Cost, Insurance and Freight — as CFR, with the seller also providing minimum cargo insurance.

CPT

Carriage Paid To — the seller pays carriage to the named destination; risk passes at first carrier.

CIP

Carriage and Insurance Paid To — as CPT, with the seller also providing cargo insurance.

DAP

Delivered At Place — the seller delivers ready for unloading at the named destination.

DPU

Delivered At Place Unloaded — the seller delivers and unloads at the named destination.

DDP

Delivered Duty Paid — the seller bears all cost and risk including import duties.

Container guide

20' Standard (Dry)

40' Standard (Dry)

40' High Cube

Open Top

Flat Rack

Reefer (Refrigerated)

Internal dimensions, payload and tare weight vary between owners and builds. GLEX publishes verified figures for the specific equipment allocated to your shipment; capacities are maintained in the admin portal and are not guaranteed from this page.

Export document checklist

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Certificate of origin
Bill of lading (ocean) or air waybill (air)
Insurance certificate
Inspection certificate
Customs declaration
Product certificates and test reports
Delivery note

This checklist is general guidance only. The documents actually required depend on the shipment mode, origin, destination and product category, and change over time. Final customs and legal requirements must be confirmed with qualified professionals and the relevant authorities before shipment.