Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Qassim to Lebanon that collects from Buraidah, Unaizah and Ar Rass and ships by road to Jeddah port, then by sea to the Port of Beirut in 12โ17 days. Direct road freight via Hail and Al Haditha arrives in 4โ6 days when the borders are open. 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.
Road then sea: Buraidah โ Madinah โ Jeddah (900 km) โ Suez โ Beirut ยท or direct by road: Buraidah โ Hail โ Al Haditha โ Jordan โ Syria โ Beirut ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Qassim to Lebanon at a glance
- Road then sea: a day from Qassim to Jeddah, then 10โ15 days to Beirut.
- Direct by road: Qassim lies on the northern road, so Al Haditha is closer to it than to Riyadh.
- Air: through Riyadh or Jeddah airport, from SAR 32 per kg.
- Prices: from SAR 11 per kg, a carton from SAR 228 and SAR 320 per cubic metre.
- Car: from SAR 4,095.
- Dates: Qassim Sukkari by the carton for gifts, and by refrigerated container for traders.
- Pickup: Buraidah, Unaizah, Ar Rass, Al Bukayriyah and Al Mithnab.
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Route details and transit time from Qassim to Lebanon
Qassim has an advantage Riyadh lacks: it lies on the MadinahโJeddah road to the west and the HailโAl Haditha road to the north. Its sea shipment heads to Jeddah via Madinah without passing Riyadh, and its road shipment heads straight north to Jordan.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Buraidah โ Madinah โ Jeddah port | about 900 km | one day |
| 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 |
| Road alternative: Buraidah โ Hail โ Al Haditha โ Beirut | about 1,700 km | 4โ6 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 Qassim to Lebanon
Shipping prices from Qassim to Lebanon are those of Riyadh, the nearest city with published prices: from SAR 11 per kg and SAR 320 per cubic metre. Collection from Qassim is shown as a separate item for a dedicated truck.
| 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.
Pickup from Buraidah, Unaizah and Ar Rass
| Town | Pickup notes |
|---|---|
| Buraidah | Spacious homes; the survey settles the truck or container |
| Unaizah | 30 km south of Buraidah, consolidated with it |
| Ar Rass and Al Badayea | West of Buraidah, on the MadinahโJeddah road |
| Al Bukayriyah and Al Mithnab | Join the Buraidah shipment |
Shipping Qassim dates to Lebanon
- Gift cartons: a carton up to 20 kg from SAR 228 by road or sea, or by air from SAR 32 per kg.
- Commercial quantities: a refrigerated container from Jeddah port, with a health certificate, invoice and certified certificate of origin.
- In Lebanon: duties under the tariff and 11% VAT, with a registered importer.
- The sea voyage: two weeks, so dates ship refrigerated and tightly packed.
Furniture from Qassim to Lebanon
Furniture from Qassim to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 320 per cubic metre in consolidated freight, and a whole home by dedicated truck from SAR 7,735.
- Survey: free in Qassim, 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 Qassim to Lebanon
Shipping a car from Qassim to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 4,095 on a hydraulic carrier, or by sea inside a container from Jeddah port.
- 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 Qassim to Lebanon starts from SAR 228, and personal effects from SAR 11 per kg. It is collected from your home in Qassim, numbered and delivered to the consigneeโs address.
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 Qassim to Lebanon
Air freight to Lebanon starts from SAR 32 per kg and arrives in 3โ5 days. Qassim air shipments leave from Riyadh or Jeddah airport, adding half a day for the transfer.
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 Qassim to Lebanon
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your location in Qassim 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 cartons of dates up to 20 kg | 5 ร SAR 228 | SAR 1,140 |
| 120 kg of belongings | 120 ร SAR 11 | SAR 1,320 |
| 9 cubic metres of part-load furniture | 9 ร SAR 320 | SAR 2,880 |
- 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 Qassim to Lebanon
The cheapest way to ship from Qassim to Lebanon is consolidated freight: from SAR 320 per cubic metre and SAR 11 per kg.
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 Qassim to Lebanon
How much does shipping from Qassim 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 Qassim to Lebanon take?
12โ17 days by road to Jeddah then sea, 4โ6 days direct by road and 3โ5 days by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Qassim 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 Qassim to Lebanon?
From SAR 4,095 on a hydraulic carrier, or by sea inside a container.
Which is the best furniture mover from Qassim 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 Qassim, 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 Qassim to the consigneeโs address in Lebanon, with clearance in Beirut.
Do you ship from Qassim 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.
Do you collect from Buraidah, Unaizah and Ar Rass?
Yes, and from Al Bukayriyah, Al Mithnab and Al Badayea, by appointment.
Can Qassim dates be shipped to Lebanon?
Yes. Gift cartons from SAR 228 each, and commercial quantities by refrigerated container with a health certificate.
