More than 60 years of Service

Origins of AET

In 1962 HRH Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Al Saud acquired the shipping & trading business of Gellatley Hankey, a long-established agency in Jeddah, and formed the Arabian Establishment for Trade & Shipping Limited.

With a commitment to high standards the newly formed company rapidly expanded and, in the process, diversified into other related businesses. Nowadays the company is not only a major shipping agency, but is with the added prestige of being the Lloyds Agents for Saudi Arabia.

The spectacular growth of Saudi Arabian commerce and the rapid modernization of the ports created excellent opportunities for AET. As a result, AET ranks as one of the largest and most substantial shipping agency networks in Saudi Arabia with offices in all the country’s major commercial ports and tanker terminals.

Representation of some of the most successful international liner operators and shipowners forms the mainstay of AET’s shipping activities in the Kingdom.

HRH Prince Saud Abdullah Al Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

For over 40 years, the late Chairman HRH Prince Saud Abdullah Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud worked closely with HRH Prince Abdullah, and his brothers, to continuously improve the logistics and marine industry of Saudi Arabia.

HRH Prince Saud actively shared his knowledge, experience and insights with senior government officials and other key stakeholders in these sectors and was regarded as a revered leader in the private sector.  Much of his vision for progress and technological advancement in these sectors has been realized, and can be seen today in the busy, thriving ports across the Kingdom. His esteemed legacy in the marine and logistics sectors, is now being continued by his sons HRH Prince Faisal and HRH Prince Khalid, who are among the third generation of Saud’s in the industry.

MISSION

Our commitment is to Maintain and Grow in Marine Services by – ensuring
• Customer Satisfaction
• Transparency
• Reliability
• Leveraging Technology

VISION

Our Vision is one of Planned Growth and Increased Market Share by a unique combination of Performance, Efficiency, Communications and Customer Service.

“LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS PROVIDER OF CHOICE”

LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS PROVIDER OF CHOICE

AGENCY OPERATION

“An important element of successful shipping agency is teamwork “

The Port of JEDDAH has been in existence for more than 2000 years and its strategic location, halfway through the RED SEA, has ensured prosperity since its foundation. The owners of the ARABIAN ESTABLISHMENT for TRADE & SHIPPING LIMITED chose JEDDAH as the ideal base for their shipping activities and established the Head Office close to the JEDDAH ISLAMIC PORT on 1962.

Geared to providing Ship-Owners with high standard of service expected of today’s Shipping Agent, AET rapidly set up a chain of offices in all major Ports of Saudi Arabia.

Manned by Professional Staff with the necessary expertise and knowledge to handle all aspects of Shipping Agency Work, AET maintains its competitive edge with Round-The-Clock Agency Service Attendance so that Ship-Owners can be sure their vessels receive First-Class attention throughout their port stay.

AET has always maintained a close liaison and an excellent working relationship, with Marine Officials, Stevedores and Container Terminal Operators resulting in a Quality of Service Second-To-None in Saudi Arabia.

Today, AET acts as Agents for a wide variety of Ocean-Going Vessels ranging from Container Ships, Car Transporters, General Cargo Vessels, Bulk Product Vessels to Oil Tankers as well as Passenger and Navy Ships.

DOCUMENTATION

AET’s Service does not stop at quayside. Ashore, one of our prime considerations is the rapid processing of Shipping Documentation so that merchants can obtain their cargoes without delay. We have made significant investments in Manpower, Training and Computerized Documentation Systems, as well as User-Friendly Customer Reception Areas, to improve our Services to the Shipping Public. AET has a Policy of Continuous Improvements designed to enhance Customer Relations – “The Customer Comes First” is a maxim we fully support.

With Today’s Technology, Good Communications Systems and effective application of computers have become essential elements for present day Shipping Agents both to maintain contact and transmit information. AET operates a very Advanced Shipping Agency which works to the benefit of our clients by improving documentation flow and reducing waiting time to a minimum. .

Our processes are supported by software system with full Arabic translation facilities, specially tailored to the unique documentation needs of the Kingdom. With this software, EDIFACT Standard Transmission Systems and Data-Carriers (like GE and Mercury), Manifest and Cargo information are electronically received from all parts of the world. Email, Electronic Telex, Fax and SMS are used to send and/or receive information. Arrival Notifications to Consignees are also transmitted automatically thru Fax, SMS and/or Email, saving time and avoiding delays. These service features give the Shipping Lines we represent the level of service and commitment they and their customers have come to expect. .

Our accounting system, fully integrated with the agency software, gives us fast, accurate financial and statistical information to pass on to Principals. We can offer “paper free” accounting option where required.

FREIGHT FORWARDING AND
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

“Our Unique working relationship with the Port and Customs Authorities allows us to offer our Clients rapid Clearance of their cargoes.”

In 1981, AET set up its own Clearing and Forwarding Division to simplify Customs Clearance procedures for Importers and Exporters alike. The Division has expanded its range of activities to include Clearance through our Own Brokers, Inland Transportation and the handling of Full and Groupage Consignments.

Proper coordination and knowledge of our Customers’ needs has enabled AET to build up Excellent Goodwill and create lasting Business Relations with its Clientele.

Ours is a very Personal Service and its success is based on the strong working relationship with Clients, Port Officials, Custom Authorities, Haulage Companies and the Chamber of Commerce created since the Division was conceived.

AET Offers its clientele Confident Professional Solutions all the time on matters involving Cargo Movements.

• Sea Freight Cargoes (FCL/LCL) • Air Freight Cargoes • Consolidations • Customs Clearance • Inland Transportation

• Packing, Stuffing and Destuffing • Warehousing • Project Cargo Management • Door-to-Door Services

CONTAINER OFF-DOCK

“The depot has a fully-equipped container repair workshop.…”

In 1986, the AET Container Terminal was opened for the storage of empty and full containers. The 125,000 sq. metre, purpose-built depot, constructed to full international standards and located in close proximity to the Jeddah Islamic Port, gives container line operators a secure site to store and repair their boxes. Well-trained operations staff, backed by a Lloyds-approved repair squad, operate the terminal on a 24- hour basis.

The Terminal’s security staff, assisted by computerized control and reporting system, ensure containers are properly checked and tracked whilst they are in AET’s care. The fully-equipped container repair workshop, offering repairs to I.I.C.L. standard IV together with up-to-date container washing and cleaning facilities, means that box operators are confident that their containers leave Jeddah ready for immediate re-use anywhere in the world. A cross section of container operators also regularly use the AET Container Terminal to manage the care of their containers in Saudi Arabia.

CONTACT

ARABIAN ESTABLISHMENT FOR TRADE & SHIPPING LTD

JEDDAH

2nd Floor Al-Matbouli Plaza
Al-Maadi Street, Ruwaiz District
P.O. Box 832, Jeddah 21421, Saudi Arabia
+966 12 652 5500
+966 12 657 1104
aetjed@aetshipping.com

AET JEDDAH

2nd Floor Al-Matbouli Plaza
Al-Maadi Street, Ruwaiz District
P.O. Box 832, Jeddah 21421, Saudi Arabia
+966 12 652 5500
+966 12 657 1104
aetjed@aetshipping.com

AET DAMMAM

1st Floor Al-Zuabi TowerStreet No. 1
P.O. Box 299, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia
+966 13 832 1036, 832 2837, 834 6326
+966 13 833 4943
aetdam@aetshipping.com

AET JUBAIL

3rd Floor Flat #04 Al-Majdoui Bldg.

Al-Mashoor Street

P.O. Box 1037, Jubail 31951, Saudi Arabia

+966 13 362 1851
+966 13 362 4337
aetjbl@aetshipping.com

AET RIYADH

6th Floor Office #62 Diamond D Bldg.
Salah Ad Din Rd (Sitteen St.), Malaz District

P.O. Box 4767, Riyadh 11412, Saudi Arabia

+966 11 476 2756
+966 11 206 0297
aetryd@aetshipping.com

AET YANBU

4th Floor Higgi Trade Center

King Abdul Aziz Street

P.O. Box 174, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

+966 14 322 4356, 322 2109

+966 14 391 1439
+966 55 536 2522

aetyanbu@aetshipping.com

AET RAS TANURA

1st Floor Toyota Bldg.

King Abdul Aziz Street
(Intersection of 19A)

P.O. Box 389,
Rastanura (Rahima) 31941,
Saudi Arabia

+966 13 667 0680, 206 2867

+966 13 667 3854

+966 50 480 2710

aetrtn@aetshipping.com