Head Office · Jeddah, KSA +966 12 642 0333
24/7 Operations inquiry@bafcointl.com

One single point of contact for reliable, robust shipping

Whether you ship to a neighbouring country or across the globe, we manage your cargo flow smoothly — from perishables and refrigerated cargo to dry, hazardous and break-bulk. With an unparalleled network and an experienced team, BAFCO is your single point of contact.

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In short: BAFCO provides FCL, LCL, Ro-Ro, break-bulk and reefer ocean freight to and from Saudi Arabia, backed by its own container terminals in Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail and Riyadh, in-house customs clearance and one point of contact. Send origin, destination and cargo and you get a tailored quote within one business day.

Ocean Freight

Cost-effective shipments for agile delivery

We see the world through our customer's perspective — it's all about being first in the market. From determining the ideal shipping schedule and organising cargo to distributing loads and last-mile delivery, we take care of every critical detail to match your cargo flow to the demand pattern.

Our specialist teams have handled a wide range of inbound and outbound freight — containerised cargo, hazardous goods, appliances and furnishings, construction materials, vehicles, consumables and foodstuff — as well as bulk and break-bulk, including industrial and processing-plant installations.

At a glance
Load typesFCL · LCL · Ro-Ro · Break-bulk
Trade lanesAll major global lanes
Delivery termsD2D · D2P · P2P · DDU · DDP
Special cargoHaz · reefer · out-of-gauge
ResponseWithin 1 business day
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Ocean Freight in action

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What we handle

Ocean freight, end to end

FCL — Full Container Load

Dedicated 20ft, 40ft and high-cube containers on the fastest reliable schedule.

LCL — Less than Container Load

Cost-effective consolidation for smaller shipments with regular schedules.

Ro-Ro & break-bulk

Rolling stock, vehicles and non-containerised cargo, including plant installations.

Reefer & perishables

Temperature-controlled and refrigerated cargo handled to specification.

Hazardous cargo

Dangerous goods moved in full compliance with shipping guidelines.

Project & out-of-gauge

Heavy-lift and oversized ocean moves, engineered end to end.

The BAFCO advantage

A one-stop ocean solution, without the hand-offs

Single point of contact
One accountable team for booking, documentation, customs and delivery.
Unparalleled network
An experienced team and partner alliances across every trade lane.
Cost-effective & reliable
Competitive rates across multiple lines and weekly sailings.
All cargo types
Containerised, break-bulk, hazardous, reefer and project cargo.
Last-mile to the door
From warehouse-out at origin to factory-door at destination.
Matched to demand
Schedules and load distribution tuned to your demand pattern.
Related services

Pair it with the rest of the chain

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What ocean freight services does BAFCO offer in Saudi Arabia?

BAFCO handles FCL, LCL, Ro-Ro and break-bulk shipments, plus reefer, dry and hazardous cargo, on major trade lanes to and from Saudi Arabia. Customs clearance and last-mile delivery are handled by BAFCO too, so you deal with one partner from booking to delivery.

Does BAFCO own its container terminals?

Yes. BAFCO owns, operates and manages nine private container terminals in four cities (Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail and Riyadh) with 332,000 sqm of asphalted yard and 24/7 CCTV.

Can BAFCO clear customs for my ocean shipment?

Yes. BAFCO's customs team clears import and export cargo at Saudi seaports, airports and road borders, so your container is not held up between the vessel and your door.

How do I get an ocean freight quote from BAFCO?

Use the Get Rate form with your origin, destination, cargo type and approximate volume. You receive a tailored quote and a dedicated account manager, with a response within one business day.

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Ready to book your next ocean shipment?

Tell us the origin, destination and cargo. You'll get a tailored ocean quote and a dedicated account manager — response within one business day.

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