Sea Freight NVOCC Services
Direct Bill of Lading, competitive FCL rates, weekly sailings from China, India, Europe, USA, and East Africa into Jeddah, Dammam, Jizan, and Neom — cleared, stored, and delivered by one partner.
About This Service
Safe Hands Shipping Line operates as a licensed NVOCC with full authority to issue our own House Bill of Lading — giving you direct document control, faster cargo release, and no intermediary markups. We run weekly FCL services from major ports across China (Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Nansha), India (Jawaharlal Nehru, Chennai, Mundra), Europe (Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp), the USA (Los Angeles, New York, Houston), and East Africa (Mombasa, Dar es Salaam) direct to Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Jizan Commercial Port, and Neom (Oxagon).
Full container load only. 20', 40', and 40'HC containers with competitive direct FCL rates. No LCL. No groupage. Your container, your cargo, our Bill of Lading.
But sea freight is just where your shipment starts. When your container arrives at port, Safe Hands clears it through our ZATCA-licensed customs brokerage in under 4 hours. We store it in our 11 owned warehouses in Riyadh's Al Sulay district. And we deliver it nationwide through our GPS-tracked inland fleet. One partner. One phone number. From origin factory to warehouse shelf.
What's Included
1. Own Bill of Lading
We issue our own HBL — not a sub-agent BL — giving you direct document control, faster release, and no hidden intermediary margins.
2. Full Container Load (FCL)
20', 40', and 40'HC containers. Direct FCL rates from major global ports. No LCL, no groupage, no shared containers — your cargo ships in its own dedicated container with our Bill of Lading.
3. Weekly Sailings
Guaranteed weekly departures from Nansha, Shanghai, Ningbo, Jawaharlal Nehru, Hamburg, and Mombasa direct to Jeddah, Dammam, Jizan, and Neom (Oxagon).
4. Specialized Container Types
Reefer (20', 40') for temperature-controlled cargo. Open top and flat rack for oversized/project cargo. ISO tank for liquid bulk. Available on request.
5. DG Cargo Handling
IMO-certified handling for dangerous goods with full IMDG documentation support, classification review, and compliant packaging guidance.
6. Incoterms Available
EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP, DDP — we advise on the best term for your cargo, origin, and commercial agreement.
Transit Times — FCL Direct
| Route | Transit Time |
|---|---|
| Shanghai → Jeddah | 14–18 days |
| Ningbo → Jeddah | 16–20 days |
| Nansha → Jizan | 18–22 days |
| Mumbai → Jeddah | 7–10 days |
| Hamburg → Jeddah | 25–30 days |
| Los Angeles → Jeddah | 28–32 days |
| New York → Jeddah | 22–26 days |
| Mombasa → Jeddah | 8–12 days |
| Dar es Salaam → Jeddah | 12–16 days |
| Ningbo → Neom (Oxagon) | 22–26 days |
"Sea Freight Is Just the Beginning"
Your container lands at Jeddah, Dammam, Jizan, or Neom. Then what?
With Safe Hands, you don't need a separate customs broker, trucking company, and warehouse operator. We are all of them.
Customs Clearance (Included)
When you ship FCL with Safe Hands, customs clearance is part of your package. Our ZATCA-licensed brokerage clears your cargo in under 4 hours at Jeddah, Dammam, and Riyadh Dry Port. HS Code pre-classification review included. No separate broker to hire.
Warehousing
Owned warehouses in Al Sulay, Riyadh. Extensive racked storage and container capacity. Flexible terms. WMS-managed inventory.
Inland Delivery
GPS-tracked fleet. Flatbeds, lowbeds, refrigerated trailers. Nationwide coverage including project sites and Neom (Oxagon).
Trusted By — Industries We Serve
| Industry | Why Safe Hands Sea Freight |
|---|---|
| FMCG & Food | Speed-to-shelf requires reliable weekly sailings and fast port turnaround. Our <4h customs clearance keeps products fresh. |
| Textiles & Apparel | Direct FCL from China, India, Bangladesh, and Turkey. Seasonal replenishment without container sharing. |
| Construction | Open top and flat rack containers for oversized equipment and building materials. Project-site delivery to Neom and beyond. |
| Retail & ECommerce | Full container control for multi-SKU shipments. WMS integration from port receipt to inventory update. |
| Automotive | Dedicated automotive lanes with RoRo alternative for vehicle shipping. Priority customs clearance for production-line parts. |
Documents You'll Need
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Certificate of Origin
- Bill of Lading (we issue our HBL)
- SASO/Saber Certificate (if applicable)
- Import License (if regulated goods)
* Our advisory team reviews all your documents before the vessel sails to prevent any delays at Saudi Customs.
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