Shipping to Kuwait 🚢

Heavy equipment shipping to Kuwait from Houston and the USA

Move the big stuff with confidence. You need a forwarder that handles excavators, oilfield modules, and plant machinery every day, not a mover of personal effects.

Texas International Freight ships heavy equipment to Kuwait by ocean and air, with export packing, heavy-haul pickup, and door delivery with trusted partners via Shuwaikh Port and Shuaiba Port.

Tell us your timeline and dimensions, and we will price the best route and mode. Get a fast quote today.

What we ship to Kuwait

We focus on commercial freight for construction, mining, oil & gas, and energy projects. Typical cargo includes:

• Construction and mining: bulldozers, wheel loaders, excavators, graders, crushers, screens, stackers.
• Oil & gas: BOPs, drawworks, mud pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, separators, manifolds, skids, workover packages, oil rig components.
• Energy and infrastructure: transformers, switchgear, turbines, large cable reels, prefabricated modules.
• Agricultural equipment: tractors, combines, harvesters, sprayers, balers.
• Support gear: cranes, telehandlers, boom lifts, manlifts, generators, air compressors.

Need related services before export? Read more about export packing and crating, project logistics, and cargo insurance.

Best transport options to Kuwait

Breakbulk and Ro-Ro

Send assembled machines, long loads, or overweight pieces as loose breakbulk or on mafi trailers. This reduces disassembly and speeds up commissioning on site. We plan lifting points, center of gravity, and gear lists with the carrier and stevedores.

Flat-rack and open-top containers

When dimensions allow, ship excavators with booms removed, compressors on skids, or light plant in flat-racks or open-tops. We handle lashing with chain and wire, add chocks and cribbing, and apply shrink-wrap or tarps when needed. See our container shipping options for details.

Standard containers

Crated spares, smaller gensets, or high-value parts can load in 20’ or 40’ boxes. We use ISPM-15 lumber, desiccants, and vapor barriers to control moisture. We build piece-level packing lists to support simple receiving at destination.

Air freight and air charter

For rig-down emergencies or shutdowns, air is the answer. We move urgent freight on scheduled services or charter wide-body aircraft. Learn more about air freight and aircraft charters.

Route planning and timing

We collect from your site with heavy-haul trucking, permits, escorts, and route surveys where required.

We book reliable sailings and plan transshipment only when it protects your date and budget. When liner schedules do not fit, we can price partial or full vessel charter for critical moves.

Typical ocean freight transit time from the Port of Houston to Shuwaikh Port is about 30 to 45 days, depending on routing through regional hubs. Major ocean carriers serving Kuwait include Maersk, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd, providing dependable schedules for heavy equipment.

Share your ready date, cargo dimensions, and delivery window in Kuwait. We will confirm the first workable departure and a clean ETA.

Kuwait customs and import regulations

Our Kuwait team coordinates with Kuwait Customs and the Kuwait Ports Authority to ensure compliant entry at Shuwaikh Port or Shuaiba Port.

Importers should have valid Commercial Registration, an import license where applicable, and product certificates when required by the buyer or authority.

Prohibited and restricted goods may include certain used vehicles or machinery subject to age limits, items with hazardous residues, and dual-use or military-grade components that require special permits.

We precheck descriptions and HS codes against the Kuwait Customs Tariff to prevent holds. Ask our team for customs support before you load.

Export packing, lashing, and protection

• Engineered blocking, bracing, and tie-downs that meet carrier and surveyor standards.
• Seaworthy skids, saddles, and lifting frames for odd shapes.
• Moisture control with desiccants and VCI where electronics or spares are present.
• Condition photos before loading, then after packing, then at vessel load.

Documents you will need

• Commercial invoice with full descriptions and HS codes.
• Packing list with piece marks, weights, and dimensions.
• Bill of lading or air waybill.
• Certificate of origin if required by your buyer or contract.
• Test certificates or manuals when the end user requires them.

We file export data on the U.S. side. Our Kuwait partners arrange import clearance and final delivery to your jobsite.

Site services at origin and destination

• Crane, rigging, and lift plans for safe loading and discharge.
• Secure storage for early-ready cargo.
• Project dashboards that track milestones from pickup to POD.

We plan inland delivery from port to Kuwait City and the Ahmadi area, including sites near Mina Al Ahmadi.

Heavy lowbeds and extendable trailers are arranged through vetted local partners for refineries, power plants, and oilfield locations.

Ask about customs support and project coordination when your scope grows.

Ready-to-ship checklist

• Drain fuel and fluids as required. Cap lines and seal vents.
• Wash equipment to remove soil and plant matter.
• Disconnect batteries and secure loose parts.
• Remove attachments when this lowers freight cost or risk.
• Protect sensors, displays, and harnesses with covers and bags.
• Match all piece marks to the packing list and stow plan.
• Buy marine cargo insurance for high-value loads.

Why teams choose Texas International Freight

• Heavy equipment focus only. No personal effects.
• One accountable manager from pickup to proof of delivery.
• Access to breakbulk, Ro-Ro, container, and charter capacity.
• Export packing in house for speed and control.
• Door delivery through vetted partners in Kuwait.

Explore core services: breakbulk cargo, ocean freight, vehicle and rolling equipment, and trucking.

Working across the region

Many projects cover multiple countries. If your scope extends beyond Kuwait, we coordinate linked deliveries across the Gulf and Levant.

Plan the next lanes with these resources: shipping from Houston to Saudi Arabia, shipping to Jordan, shipping to Yemen, shipping from Houston to Dubai, UAE, and shipping to the Middle East.

Get pricing and dates

Share the make, model, dimensions, weights, pickup ZIP, and destination details. We will confirm the route, sailing, and total cost.

Call +1 877-489-9184, email sh**@***********ht.com, or use the contact form. Prefer a quick estimate? Use the freight quote form.

FAQ: Shipping to Kuwait (heavy equipment only)

What is the best method to ship an excavator to Kuwait?

If the unit is oversized, breakbulk or Ro-Ro is often best. If dimensions fit, a flat-rack with the boom, stick, or cab removed can lower cost. We will compare both and price the winner.

Can you handle pickup, packing, ocean leg, and delivery to site?

Yes. We manage heavy-haul trucking to the port, export packing and lashing, ocean or air transport, import clearance with local partners, and final delivery to your jobsite.

How long does shipping to Kuwait take?

Ocean freight from Houston to Shuwaikh Port usually takes 30 to 45 days based on carrier schedules and routing through Gulf hubs. Air freight or charter cuts transit to a few days for urgent parts. Local trucking from port to Kuwait City or Ahmadi adds one to two working days.

What documents do I need for commercial equipment?

You will need a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading or air waybill. Certificates of origin and technical documents may be required by the buyer. We guide you through each step.

Should I buy cargo insurance?

Yes for high-value or project cargo. We arrange all-risk marine cargo insurance on request and issue certificates with the shipment file.

What currency and local costs apply in Kuwait?

Port fees, duties, and in-country charges are billed in Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD). Our partners provide a clear breakdown of terminal handling, inspection, customs, and inland delivery, with USD conversions shown on request.