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KLN offers a road alternative to the Middle East

[ August 18, 2026   //   ]

KLN Logistics Group has launched a road feeder service connecting Europe and the Middle East, providing a faster alternative to ocean freight and a more cost-effective option than air freight. The new 10,500-kilometre corridor offers door-to-door transit times of 15 to 25 days between Europe and Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan and Egypt.

KLN manages the full journey under a single contract, from collection in Europe to final delivery in the Middle East, including customs compliance, permits, border coordination, and customs-escorted transit where required. The service is available for non-stackable palletised cargo weighing up to 23 tonnes per truck, including dangerous goods, with complete original shipping documentation required at origin and cargo insurance arranged by the shipper.

Managing director – EMEA, Martin Stoekenbroek said: “This service gives customers a viable option between ocean and air freight at a time when direct access into the region remains challenging. It enables businesses to continue selling and exporting to consignees across the Gulf region while reducing reliance on a single mode of transport, including dangerous goods shipments that require a dependable overland solution.”

Chief operations officer added, “Moving dangerous goods across multiple borders requires careful management of documentation, permits, customs procedures and local regulations. This service provides customers with an established operating process and a single managed solution from origin to destination, helping to maintain the reliable movement of cargo into the region despite current access challenges.”

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