Shipping from Dubai
to Lebanon.
We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to Lebanon by sea and by air. Beirut takes most of it, but Tripoli is a real alternative for the north and the Bekaa, and it is worth knowing about. We ship business and personal cargo, do the paperwork at both ends, and deliver to your address.
Overview
Sea and air freight
to Lebanon.
Shipping from Dubai to Lebanon takes about 12 to 22 days by sea, and 1 to 4 days by air. Beirut is the main container gateway and serves the capital, Mount Lebanon and national distribution. Tripoli in the north is the alternative gateway and often the shorter road leg for the north and for the Bekaa valley. Cargo from Jebel Ali moves through Mediterranean liner networks, sometimes relaying on the way depending on the carrier. Air cargo flies into Beirut Rafic Hariri International. We deliver everywhere, including Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, Tyre, Zahle, Jounieh, Baalbek, Nabatieh, Byblos, Aley and Batroun. We move vehicles, machinery, electrical goods, building materials, food products, cosmetics, furniture and household goods. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Lebanon route, door to door. Tell us what you are sending and where it is going, and we will tell you which way is cheaper.

Ports and gateways
Sea ports and airports
we ship to from Dubai.
Every bill of lading carries two ports: where the cargo loads, and where it discharges. We load at Jebel Ali or another UAE port. Lebanon has two sea ports we use and one airport. They suit different cargo and different inland legs, so the loading port and the discharge port are worth choosing separately.
POLPort of loading
We collect anywhere in the UAE, free zones included, and load at whichever of these eight suits the cargo.
- Jebel AliAEJEA
- Port RashidAEPRA
- Khalifa PortAEKHL
- Zayed PortAEAUH
- Port KhalidAESHJ
- Khor FakkanAEKLF
- Port of FujairahAEFJR
- Ajman PortAEAJM
PODPort of discharge
The right one is whichever leaves the shortest inland leg to your delivery address. On a long lane that leg is a shipment in its own right, so it is planned rather than assumed.
- Port of BeirutLBBEYSea port, Mediterranean SeaBeirut, Mount Lebanon, central Lebanon and national distribution
How cargo reaches Port of Beirut
Shipping from Dubai to Beirut goes through Mediterranean liner networks, sometimes relaying depending on the carrier, which is where most of the 12 to 22 day range comes from. It is the main container gateway and has the widest choice of services. Sea freight is priced per container on a full load and per cubic metre on a shared one. Get a rate for Port of Beirut - Port of TripoliLBKYESea port, Mediterranean SeaTripoli, northern Lebanon and distribution into the Bekaa
How cargo reaches Port of Tripoli
Shipping from Dubai to Tripoli turns on whether the Red Sea is usable, because services avoiding it sail around Africa instead. The port took on more traffic after Beirut's port was damaged in 2020, and it is less congested, which suits cargo for northern Lebanon and the Bekaa. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Beirut is the alternative. The quote separates ocean freight, routing and war risk surcharges, terminal handling, customs, tax and delivery. Get a rate for Port of Tripoli - Beirut Rafic Hariri International AirportBEYAirportBeirut and distribution nationally
How cargo reaches Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
Air freight from Dubai to Beirut is 1 to 4 days depending on space on the day. It is the country’s only international air cargo gateway, and because Lebanon is small the delivery leg afterwards is short wherever the goods are going. Get a rate for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
- Port of BeirutLBBEYSea port, Mediterranean SeaBeirut, Mount Lebanon, central Lebanon and national distribution
Before you ship
Import rules
for Lebanon.
Lebanon does not ask for one reference number before the ship leaves Dubai. Imports are declared to Lebanese Customs at the destination, and ordinary goods need nothing beyond that. What decides a shipment is the commodity: the integrated customs tariff sets out which goods are restricted and what each one needs, and health, industrial and agricultural products commonly need a permit or a certificate from the ministry that regulates them. Your buyer or their broker arranges those in Lebanon. There is one more thing worth checking early rather than late: attestation requirements vary by commodity and by document, so it is better to confirm at booking than to discover a document needs stamping once the cargo has sailed. Tell us the product and the HS code and we will check.

Documentation
Documents you need
for Lebanon.
These 8 cover most shipments to Lebanon. The exact list depends on the commodity and its HS code, so send us both and we confirm what applies before the cargo is booked.
- 01Invoice showing what you paid for the goods
- 02Packing list showing what is inside
- 03Certificate of origin showing where the goods were made
- 04Bill of lading or air waybill, which is the shipping ticket
- 05Dubai export paper, which we do for you
- 06Lebanese import declaration at the destination
- 07Permit or certificate from the relevant regulator, where the commodity needs one
- 08Health or industrial certificate, where the product requires it
Get the paperwork right in Dubai and clearance at destination is routine. Fixing a document after arrival is slow, and storage accrues the whole time it takes.

How it works
Dubai to Lebanon
shipping, step by step.
Send the cargo details: what it is, where it is going, rough weight and dimensions. We come back with the routes that suit it, sea against air, and a written rate with a validity date on it. You pick one, we book it, and one coordinator stays with the shipment until it is delivered in Lebanon.
- 01
Send the details
Tell us what you are sending, the HS code, how heavy it is, and where in Lebanon it goes.
- 02
Get a price
We send you a price in writing, with every charge shown. No surprises later.
- 03
We book and clear
We check the commodity against the tariff, weigh Beirut against Tripoli, collect, load, and handle the papers at both ends.
- 04
We deliver
We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.
Questions
Cargo to Lebanon
questions, answered.
The 15 we are asked most on the Dubai to Lebanon route. If yours is not here, send it with the commodity and we will answer it directly.
Do you offer movers and packers for a house move from Dubai to Lebanon?
Yes. Our movers and packers do the packing, wrapping and listing in Dubai, then we ship your furniture and household goods in a full container, or share one if you have less to send. The item by item list matters, because customs clear personal effects against it. Fuel, gas cylinders, paint, aerosols and loose batteries cannot travel, and we give you the full list before packing day.
How long does shipping from Dubai to Lebanon take?
Sea freight to Lebanon takes about 12 to 22 days, and air freight to Lebanon takes 1 to 4 days. The sea range depends mostly on whether the service relays in the Mediterranean on the way. We confirm against live schedules and give you a date in writing when we quote.
How much does shipping from Dubai to Lebanon cost?
It depends on what you send, how big it is, and where in Lebanon it is going. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight to Lebanon is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. Air freight to Lebanon is priced on weight or size, whichever is greater. Send us the details and we send you a price in writing, usually the same day.
Which cities in Lebanon do you deliver to?
All of them. Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, Tyre, Zahle, Jounieh, Baalbek, Nabatieh, Byblos, Aley, Broummana and Batroun. Just give us the address and we bring it to the door.
Which ports in Lebanon do you ship to?
Beirut is the main container gateway and handles most sea freight. Tripoli in the north is the alternative, and for the north or the Bekaa it is often the shorter road leg. For air cargo we fly into Beirut Rafic Hariri International.
Should my cargo go to Beirut or Tripoli?
Beirut for the capital and the centre, which is most cargo. Tripoli if your consignee is in the north or up in the Bekaa valley, because the road leg from there is shorter and simpler. Tell us the delivery town and we will pick.
Do you deliver door to door?
Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Lebanon door to door. We collect the goods in Dubai, move them, clear them through customs, and bring them to your address. You deal with one company for the whole journey.
Can I send a small shipment, or do I need a full container?
You can send as little as one box or one pallet. We put small shipments from different customers into one shared container. This is called LCL, or less than container load. Your goods load at Jebel Ali and come into Beirut. When you have more goods, you move up to your own full container, which is called FCL. We will tell you which one is cheaper.
Can you ship a car from Dubai to Lebanon?
Yes. We do car shipping to Lebanon, and used cars are a common import. Lebanese Customs uses its own method for valuing an imported used car and working out the tax on it, so the duty is not simply a percentage of what you paid. We could not confirm any blanket maximum age. Send us the make, model, year and chassis number and we will check before you buy.
Do you handle customs clearance in Lebanon?
Yes, at both ends. We handle customs clearance in Dubai and customs clearance in Lebanon. You do not need to find your own clearing agent.
Can you collect the goods from my supplier in Dubai?
Yes. We collect anywhere in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. We can also hold your goods in warehousing and storage in Dubai until you are ready to ship. That helps when you are buying from several suppliers and want everything to travel to Beirut in one container.
Can you ship machinery and heavy equipment to Lebanon?
Yes. We move project cargo to Lebanon as well. Big, heavy items go in open top or flat rack containers, or loose on the ship. Both Beirut and Tripoli handle general and heavy cargo. Send us the size and weight and we will work out the best way to move it.
Can you move my household goods to Lebanon?
Yes. We move full house moves and part loads to Lebanon, including Beirut, Tripoli and Zahle. We pack, collect, move and deliver, and we handle the customs clearance so your things are not waiting on paperwork.
I am moving back to Lebanon. Do I get relief on my furniture?
Check with us before you ship rather than after. Lebanese Customs publishes relief rules for used household furniture and personal effects connected with a change of residence, but its own guidance states that part of that exemption is currently suspended. So the answer depends on what is actually in force when your shipment moves. Tell us your situation and we will confirm the position at the time.
Does my product need a permit in Lebanon?
It might. The integrated customs tariff sets out which goods are restricted, and health, industrial and agricultural products commonly need a permit or certificate from the ministry that regulates them. Most ordinary goods do not. Send us the product and the HS code and we will check.
Ready to ship from Dubai
to Lebanon?
Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Lebanon checks before you ship, then the routing options, then a written rate with a validity date on it.
- Written rates
- One coordinator
- Customs handled in house
- UAE-wide collection

