Logistics zones
Warehouses and distribution centres around Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
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SBC 301 / SBC 306SASO · SABER documentsSpans to 74 m
Structural Steel Supplier for Saudi Arabia, Fabricated to SBC 306
Industrial, logistics and commercial steel for Saudi contractors and EPCs working on Vision 2030 programs. Fabricated to SBC 306 designs, documented for SASO and SABER clearance, shipped to Jeddah in about 16 days and Dammam in about 20.
~16 daysShenzhen to Jeddah Islamic Port
19–21 daysTo Dammam and Jubail
SBC 306Steel design code followed
300,000 tAnnual capacity, group-wide
01Why South China
Volume and lead time for Vision 2030 industrial programs
Saudi Arabia is building industrial cities, logistics zones and giga-project support facilities at the same time. Demand for warehouses, process buildings, workshops and long-span roofs regularly exceeds what regional fabricators can deliver on program.
Our group-wide capacity of up to 300,000 t per year across 8 bases lets us run a large package in parallel lines, typically 25–40 days after shop drawing approval. Red Sea sailings reach Jeddah in about 16 days; Gulf sailings reach Dammam and Jubail in about 20.
Local content matters on many Saudi tenders. Contractors commonly source primary steel internationally and keep secondary fabrication, cladding and erection in-Kingdom. We quote either the full frame or only the heavy and long-span members.
- Designs to SBC 306 and SBC 301 loads detailed in Tekla
- Sand and heat considered in coating selection and storage advice
- Documents prepared for SASO conformity: MTCs, test reports, packing lists
- Long-span roofs up to 74 m for logistics and process halls
Heavy welding line at a Guangdong fabrication base
02Codes & compliance
Designing and fabricating to Saudi Arabia requirements
The Saudi Building Code (SBC) is mandatory for buildings in the Kingdom. SBC 306 covers steel structures and is based on AISC 360, with loads from SBC 301. Your designer signs the design; we fabricate to it.
| Topic | Saudi Arabia requirement | How we deliver |
|---|---|---|
| Steel design | SBC 306 (based on AISC 360) | Connections designed to SBC 306 / AISC 360 or to the engineer’s details |
| Loads | SBC 301, including wind, seismic and sand loading where specified | Inputs taken from your design; we do not change load assumptions |
| Welding | AWS D1.1 commonly specified | Qualified WPS/PQR, 100% UT on CJP welds, MT on fillets by sampling |
| Steel material | ASTM A36 / A572 Gr.50, or EN S355 equivalents | Q235B / Q355B with EN 10204 3.1 MTCs; third-party testing on request |
| Product conformity | SASO technical regulations via the SABER platform | Data for Product Certificate and Shipment Certificate supplied to your importer or conformity body |
| Corrosion | ISO 12944 C4 inland industrial, C5 at Jubail / Dammam / Yanbu | Zinc-rich epoxy systems or hot-dip galvanizing, DFT recorded per piece |
| Fire protection | SBC 801 fire code | Intumescent primer-compatible coating systems; fire protection applied as specified |
Typical references for industrial and commercial buildings. The project specification and authority approvals govern.
SASO / SABER: imported products need conformity certificates issued through the SABER platform. The importer of record registers the shipment; we supply the commercial invoice, packing lists, MTCs and test reports your conformity body asks for, and we check the HS classification with your broker before shipping.
03Shipping routes
From Shenzhen and Guangzhou to Dammam, Jubail and Jeddah
West-coast projects (Jeddah, Yanbu, NEOM region) discharge on the Red Sea; Eastern Province projects at Dammam or Jubail on the Gulf.
| Port of loading | Port of discharge | Transit (days) | Typical mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen (Yantian) | Jeddah Islamic Port | 15–17 | 40HQ / break-bulk |
| Guangzhou (Nansha) | King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam | 19–21 | 40HQ / break-bulk |
| Shenzhen (Shekou) | Jubail Commercial Port | 20–22 | Break-bulk / 40HQ |
| Shenzhen (Yantian) | Yanbu | 17–19 | Break-bulk on request |
| Guangzhou (Nansha) | King Abdullah Port | 16–18 | 40HQ |
Transit times are typical port-to-port sailing times and vary with carrier, transshipment and season. Confirmed per booking in our quotation.
40HQ for frame steel
Warehouse frames, purlins and secondary steel in containers, 22–26 t per box.
Break-bulk for long spans
Roof trusses, crane girders and heavy columns on multipurpose vessels into Dammam and Jubail.
Inland delivery planning
Piece lengths set for Saudi road limits from port to Riyadh, Qassim or industrial cities.
Packing rules, 40HQ loading plans and break-bulk limits are covered in our 40HQ container steel loading guide and on the quality, NDT and shipping page.
04Building types
What we commonly supply for Saudi Arabia projects
Saudi enquiries are dominated by logistics, industrial process buildings and bulk storage, with growing demand from Vision 2030 commercial projects.
MODON cities
Process buildings and workshops with crane runways.
Bulk storage
Grain, fertilizer and bulk storage halls with conveyor trestles.
Members and systems most often ordered
- Steel Trusses & Space Frames: long-span roof trusses up to 74 m for process and storage halls
- H-Beams & Plate Girders: crane girders and welded portal rafters
- Welded Box Columns & Beams: heavy columns for industrial and commercial frames
- Purlins, Stairs & Platforms: galvanized purlins, platforms and access stairs
Typical steel consumption
Single-storey warehouses typically use 32–45 kg/m². Industrial buildings with cranes or heavy roofs run 55–95 kg/m². Indicative FOB price is USD 1,100–1,800/t, confirmed per quotation.
05Delivery model
Clear scope: what we deliver and where our responsibility ends
We supply fabricated steel to Saudi contractors and EPCs. We have no office or entity in the Kingdom and do not perform site works there.
FOB Shenzhen / Guangzhou
Steel delivered on board, export-cleared, with packing lists, loading plans and MTCs. You or your forwarder control freight and insurance.
CFR / CIF Dammam / Jeddah
Freight and insurance to Jeddah, Dammam or Jubail. SABER registration, customs clearance and inland transport stay with your importer of record.
Supervision & installation
Erection supervisors for first lifts, bolt tensioning and alignment checks, working with your Saudi erection contractor. No civil works.
- Shop drawings issued for consultant approval in 5–10 working days
- Shipments sequenced by building or zone for large industrial programs
- Certificates and test reports prepared for SASO conformity
- Close-out dossier with MTCs, UT and coating records
06Reference projects
Industrial and storage projects delivered in China
These projects were completed in China. We present them as evidence of the building types and spans we fabricate, not as Saudi references.
Dongguan · Logistics
Long-span frame for an automated logistics hub.
Shenshan · 750 kt
Grain reserve with a 50 m conveyor trestle and 47 m roof spans.
China · 74 m span
China Aerospace Agricultural Innovation Center with a 74 m clear span.
07FAQ
Questions Saudi buyers ask
Send your SBC 306 drawings and we return a BOM and FOB price within 24 hours for most packages.
Other markets we ship to
Do you fabricate to SBC 306?
Yes. SBC 306 is based on AISC 360, which our detailers work to routinely. We follow your engineer’s design and connection details and issue shop drawings for approval.
How do you handle SASO and SABER?
The importer of record registers the shipment on SABER. We supply the invoice, packing lists, EN 10204 3.1 MTCs and test reports needed for the Product and Shipment Certificates, and confirm HS codes with your broker before shipping.
How long does it take to deliver to Dammam?
Sailing takes about 19–21 days to Dammam and 15–17 days to Jeddah. Add 25–40 days of fabrication after shop drawing approval.
Can you supply only part of the steel for local content reasons?
Yes. Many contractors import the heavy columns, crane girders and long-span trusses and fabricate secondary steel in-Kingdom. We quote any split.
Do you install in Saudi Arabia?
No. We provide erection supervision and erection drawings. Installation is carried out by your Saudi contractor.
Send your drawings. Get a 24-hour BOM and FOB price.
DWG, IFC, Tekla or PDF. Engineering review by our Tekla team, from 50 t or 2,000 m².