When do you need a cargo service?
You will need a cargo service if you have some items to transfer to Nigeria or anywhere in the World and such items fall in any of the following situations:
1. They are too much to fit in your normal luggage while travelling. This usually happens to those leaving the Kingdom on Final Exit as their loads are usually more than the normal luggage allowance.
2. You are going on normal vacation with luggage much in excess of what is allowed. Going for cargo is usually deemed to be cheaper than paying for excess luggage at the airport.
3. You have no plan to travel but have items to send somewhere. The items are too much to be added to others' luggage.
The following are the necessary steps:
1. Identify a cargo agent in your locality:
There are many cargo agents located in Thuqbah, Khobar and Dammam axes. Some of them are (but not limited to):
a. Caravan Cargo L.L.C.
Al Mira Building, King Abdullah Road
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 (13) 894 9999
Website: http://www.caravancargo.com/contact.php
b. Al-Suhaimi Cargo Services
Prince Majid Street
Behind Park Hotel
Tel: (013) 889-0223 / 889-0224 / 8301696
Tel.: 8301696
c. Top Cargo Agency,
Khobar.
d. Excel Cargo Services
Khobar.
A comprehensive list of all cargo agencies in Saudi Arabia arranged by towns/cities is found here.
The chosen cargo agent will weigh your items, package them, issue invoice/bill and create a waybill for the eventual transfer. The code to track the cargo will be indicated on the Waybill.
2. Identify a Clearing Agent at the Destination:
You will need to identify a clearing agent at the destination of your cargo if it is generally not allowed for individuals to collect such items at the port of entry.
For Lagos, Nigeria, one of the well-known clearing agents is:
Garuba Baba Kareem Abdulfattah
Muliradh Nigeria Limited
Oluwatoyin Shopping Complex,
Suite 4A/13/19/21, Thomas Salako Street,
Ogba, Lagos, Nigeria.
According to arrangement with the clearing agent, someone may be assigned to collect the items or the agent may be detailed to deliver the items to a desired location.