Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon that moves industrial equipment, furniture and goods from Hofuf and Al Mubarraz to the Port of Beirut via the Suez Canal. A shipment goes by road to Jeddah port then by sea in 13โ18 days, while heavy containers sail from Dammam port in 18โ25 days. Prices start from SAR 11 per kg, SAR 228 for a carton up to 20 kg, SAR 320 per cubic metre and SAR 4,095 to ship a car.
Hofuf โ Riyadh โ Jeddah by road (1,280 km) โ Suez โ Beirut ยท or Dammam port (150 km) โ round the Arabian Peninsula โ Suez โ Beirut ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon at a glance
- Via Jeddah: a day and a half by road, then 10โ15 days by sea, the fastest for furniture.
- From Dammam port: 150 km away, for equipment and heavy containers in no hurry.
- Direct by road: 5โ7 days through Jordan and Syria, depending on the borders.
- Prices: from SAR 11 per kg, a carton from SAR 228 and SAR 320 per cubic metre.
- Industrial equipment: in containers or on flat racks, priced by weight and dimensions.
- Car: from SAR 4,095.
- Dates: Al-Ahsa Khalas by the carton or by refrigerated container.
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Route details and transit time from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon
Al-Ahsa lies in the east of the Kingdom and Lebanon on the Mediterranean, so every route passes the Suez Canal. Furniture goes by road via Riyadh to Jeddah port and sails from there. Heavy equipment is loaded at nearby Dammam port, saving the long road haul at the cost of extra days at sea.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hofuf โ Riyadh โ Jeddah by road | about 1,280 km | a day and a half |
| Clearance and waiting for the vessel in Jeddah | โ | 2โ3 days |
| Jeddah โ Suez Canal โ Beirut | by sea | 5โ8 days |
| Clearance at the Port of Beirut | โ | 2โ3 days |
| Alternative: Hofuf โ Dammam port โ Suez โ Beirut | 150 km by road, then sea | 18โ25 days |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated sea freight | 10โ15 days from Jeddah | Part-load furniture, cartons and goods | SAR 320 per cubic metre |
| Sea container | 10โ15 days from Jeddah | A whole home, goods or a car | Quoted on request |
| Road freight | 4โ6 days | Dedicated truck or consolidation | SAR 7,735 per dedicated truck |
| Car shipping | 7โ9 days | A car on a hydraulic carrier | SAR 4,095 |
| Air freight | 3โ5 days | Documents and urgent parcels | SAR 32 per kg |
Shipping prices from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon
Shipping prices from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon are those of Riyadh, the nearest city with published prices: from SAR 11 per kg and SAR 320 per cubic metre. Equipment and containers are quoted on request.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Personal effects | per kg | SAR 11 |
| Carton | up to 20 kg | SAR 228 |
| Goods and part-load furniture | per cubic metre, consolidated | SAR 320 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 32 |
| Whole home or villa furniture | dedicated truck | SAR 7,735 |
| Car | hydraulic carrier | SAR 4,095 |
| 20 or 40 ft container | by sea to the Port of Beirut | Quoted on request |
๐ These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals from Riyadh and cover transport to Beirut. Lebanese customs duties and VAT are outside them.
Shipping industrial equipment from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon
| Equipment | Shipping method | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Machines, pumps and generators | 20 or 40 ft container | A timber base, secured inside the container |
| Oversize equipment | Open-top container or flat rack | Covered and chained down |
| Spare parts | Consolidated freight per cubic metre | Wooden crates and numbering |
| Dismantled production lines | Several containers | A packing list per container and an assembly plan |
What equipment shipping to Lebanon requires
- Details: weight, dimensions and photos of the equipment, which settle the container type and the price.
- Documents: an invoice with values, packing list, commercial registration, a certified certificate of origin and a bill of lading.
- Lebanese customs: duties by tariff line and 11% VAT, with a registered importer.
- Loading: a crane at the loading site, and securing that withstands a sea voyage.
- Insurance: advisable for equipment, at a percentage of the invoice value.
Furniture from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon
Furniture from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 320 per cubic metre in consolidated freight, and a whole home in a container priced after the survey.
- Survey: free in Al-Ahsa, or by photos.
- Dismantling: a carpenter, each pieceโs fixings in a numbered bag.
- Export packing: blankets and tight film, corrugated card, and wooden crates for glass and delicate pieces.
- Moisture: absorbent sachets inside the container and cartons.
- Loading: tight stowage and straps that stop movement.
- Delivery: clearance at the Port of Beirut, then delivery to the address.
Car shipping from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon
Shipping a car from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 4,095 on a hydraulic carrier, or by sea inside a container.
- Documents: registration, the ownerโs ID or passport, and export plates.
- Lebanese conditions: importing used cars is subject to model-year rules, so they are checked before shipping.
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel, no belongings in the car, and photos from all four sides.
- Securing: a full cover and straps at the wheels, with timber chocks inside a container.
- Duties: paid in Lebanon by the carโs type, model year and value.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
A carton up to 20 kg from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon starts from SAR 228, and personal effects from SAR 11 per kg. Al-Ahsa dates ship in the same cartons as gifts.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Consolidated freight: from SAR 320 per cubic metre, by road or sea.
- Full container: 20 or 40 ft from Jeddah port to the Port of Beirut, quoted on request.
- Full truck by road: from SAR 7,735, when the borders are open.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration, a certified certificate of origin, and a bill of lading for sea.
- Duties: by item under the Lebanese tariff, plus 11% VAT.
Air freight from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon
Air freight to Lebanon starts from SAR 32 per kg and arrives in 3โ5 days. Al-Ahsa air shipments leave from Dammam airport and are used for urgent spare parts and documents.
Required documents and customs clearance
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Cartons and personal effects | Passport or Iqama + packing list + the consigneeโs details and Lebanese number |
| Used household furniture | Passport + packing list + proof of return or residence where exemption is sought |
| Car | Registration + ownerโs ID or passport + export plates |
| Goods | Invoice + packing list + commercial registration + certified certificate of origin |
| Sea freight | Bill of lading |
| All | Electronic authorisation for the broker through the Fasah platform |
- Outside the GCC customs union: duties depend on the item, with 11% VAT.
- Used furniture: exemption is considered for a Lebanese national returning for good, in personal quantities.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons and flammable materials.
- Restricted: medicines, communication devices and drones.
The full lists are on the international shipping documents and prohibited and restricted items pages.
Steps for shipping from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your location in Al-Ahsa and your town in Lebanon.
- Choose the route: sea, road or air.
- Receive the price: itemised, with the pickup date.
- Prepare the documents: passport, packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Pickup: dismantling, export packing and numbering.
- Shipping: a bill of lading or shipment number for tracking.
- Delivery: clearance in Lebanon and delivery to the address.
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Delivery across Lebanon
| City | Distance from Beirut | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut | โ | The port and airport, with narrow streets that need a small truck |
| Jounieh and Byblos | 20โ40 km north | The coastal road |
| Tripoli | about 85 km north | With its own container port |
| Sidon | about 45 km south | The coastal road |
| Tyre | about 85 km south | South Lebanon |
| Zahle and the Bekaa | about 55 km east | A mountain road, and the gateway for road freight |
How to calculate shipping cost to Lebanon
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 cartons of dates up to 20 kg | 4 ร SAR 228 | SAR 912 |
| 5 cubic metres of spare parts | 5 ร SAR 320 | SAR 1,600 |
| A 15 kg urgent spare part by air | 15 ร SAR 32 | SAR 480 |
- What raises the cost: a dedicated truck or full container for a small load, wooden crates, Lebanese duties and delivery to mountain areas.
- What lowers it: consolidated freight per cubic metre, dismantling the furniture and sorting out what is not worth shipping.
The cheapest way to ship from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon
The cheapest way to ship from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon is consolidated freight: from SAR 320 per cubic metre and SAR 11 per kg. For heavy equipment, the sea from Dammam port saves the long road haul.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary packing for a sea voyage | Moisture and breakage | Export packing, absorbent sachets and crates |
| Shipping a car without checking the Lebanese conditions | Entry refused | Check the model year before shipping |
| A vague packing list | Delay at the Port of Beirut | A detailed list with values |
| Choosing road without asking about the borders | The truck held up | Confirm the state of the borders at the time of shipping |
| A consignee with no Lebanese number | Delivery cannot be made | An active Lebanese number and a clear address |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Lebanon?
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon
How much does shipping from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon cost?
From SAR 11 per kg and SAR 228 for a carton up to 20 kg with Alfaris, and from SAR 320 per cubic metre.
How long does shipping from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon take?
13โ18 days via Jeddah port, 18โ25 days by sea from Dammam port and 3โ5 days by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon?
Consolidated freight, from SAR 320 per cubic metre and SAR 11 per kg.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Lebanon?
From SAR 32 per kg, arriving in 3โ5 days.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon?
From SAR 4,095 on a hydraulic carrier, or by sea inside a container.
Which is the best furniture mover from Al-Ahsa to Lebanon?
One that uses export packing, clears at the Port of Beirut and delivers to the address. Alfaris starts from SAR 320 per cubic metre.
How do I ship from Al-Ahsa, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337. You need a passport, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consigneeโs details and Lebanese number.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
Yes, from your address in Al-Ahsa to the consigneeโs address in Lebanon, with clearance in Beirut.
Do you ship from Al-Ahsa to Beirut, Tripoli and Sidon?
Yes, and to Jounieh, Byblos, Tyre and Zahle.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value, and advisable for sea freight.
How is industrial equipment shipped to Lebanon?
In enclosed or open-top containers or on flat racks, priced by weight and dimensions once its details are sent.
Which port ships Al-Ahsa cargo?
Jeddah port for furniture and faster freight, and nearby Dammam port for equipment and heavy containers.
