Goods, furniture and car shipping from Makkah to Lebanon brings together two kinds of shipment that differ in everything except the route: commercial goods for a trader bringing Makkah’s products to a shop in Sidon, Beirut or Tripoli — prayer rugs, prayer beads, Qurans, perfumes and gifts — and the household furniture of a Lebanese family returning after years. Both sail from Jeddah port 80 kilometres away via the Suez Canal to the port of Beirut, but each has its own documents, packing and customs treatment.
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Mixing the two is what delays a shipment most: goods written on a personal furniture list, or furniture mixed with goods on one invoice. This article explains how we separate them, how we prepare each, and when they travel together in one container.
Al Basma Express ships your goods, furniture and car from Makkah and its industrial area, Taif and Al Jumum to Beirut, Sidon, Tripoli, Mount Lebanon and the Bekaa: goods prepared on pallets with their commercial documents, furniture packed for the sea, a full container or part load, the car on a ro-ro ship or in a container, clearance at the port of Beirut, and delivery to the shop or the home.
Find out the cost of shipping your goods and furniture from Makkah to Lebanon
Shipping goods and furniture from Makkah to Lebanon in brief
Al Basma Express ships commercial goods, furniture and cars from Makkah, Taif and Al Jumum to every area of Lebanon, by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port via the Suez Canal to the port of Beirut.
Services
- ✔Commercial goods: pallets, invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
- ✔Furniture shipping: sea packing and reassembly in Lebanon.
- ✔Full container or part load: depending on shipment size.
- ✔Car shipping: ro-ro ship or container.
Cost and duration
- ✔Small parcels: from SAR 55.
- ✔Household items and appliances: from SAR 420.
- ✔A bedroom: from SAR 2,790.
- ✔A container or car: from SAR 3,720.
- ✔Transit time: usually 2 to 4 weeks door to door.
Required documents
- ✔For goods: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and the importer’s commercial registration.
- ✔For furniture: copy of passport and iqama, and an inventory list with estimated values.
- ✔For all: electronic broker authorisation via the Fasah platform.
Makkah to Lebanon in numbers
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About 80 km
From Makkah to Jeddah port
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Via Suez
To the port of Beirut
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2 – 4 weeks
Usually door to door
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From SAR 3,720
For a container
Who ships from Makkah to Lebanon?
| Customer | Typical shipment | Usually the best option |
|---|---|---|
| A trader in gifts and religious supplies | Prayer rugs, prayer beads, Qurans and gifts | A part load on pallets, or a seasonal full container |
| A perfume and incense trader | Packaged perfumes, oud and incense | A container with dangerous-goods documents for alcohol-based perfumes |
| A returning Lebanese family | Home furniture and a car | A 40ft or 20ft container and the car on ro-ro |
| A trader’s family | Home furniture and shop goods together | One container in two sections with separate documents |
Goods and furniture: why do we separate them?
| Item | Commercial goods | Personal furniture |
|---|---|---|
| Main document | A commercial invoice with value and quantity | An inventory list with estimated values |
| Customs treatment | Import duties under the tariff | Possible exemption or reduction for returnees |
| Packing | Uniform, wrapped and numbered pallets | Piece-by-piece packing and wooden crates |
| Delivery | The shop or warehouse | The home with reassembly |
⚠️ Do not mix the two in one document
Goods written on a personal furniture list may be treated as an attempt to avoid duties, and furniture on a commercial invoice loses effects treatment. Clear separation speeds up clearance and protects you.
When do they travel in one container?
If you are a trader moving your home and your shop’s goods together, they can share one 40ft container: goods on pallets on one side and furniture on the other behind a divider, with a commercial invoice for the goods and an inventory list for the furniture, each in the name and capacity of its owner.
Preparing commercial goods for shipping
| Step | Why |
|---|---|
| Pallets of a uniform size | They stack efficiently and load by forklift |
| Stretch-wrap and strap each pallet | Stops boxes falling at sea and during inspection |
| A label with the pallet number and importer’s name | Quick matching at the port and warehouse |
| A packing list for each pallet | Speeds up customs inspection |
| Product labels | According to Lebanese import requirements |
Goods that need special attention
| Goods | What to consider |
|---|---|
| Alcohol-based perfumes | Classed as flammable; they need a dangerous-goods declaration and the shipping line’s approval before booking |
| Oud and incense | Separate sealed packing so the scent does not spread to other goods |
| Qurans and books | Printed matter may be reviewed by the competent authority; an invoice with clear titles and quantities |
| Prayer rugs and textiles | Packing that protects them from moisture inside the container |
| Dates and food | Health and origin certificates, and possibly a reefer container |
💡 The certificate of origin
Goods of Saudi origin with a certificate of origin may benefit from Arab trade agreements. Request it from the Chamber of Commerce before shipping.
Preparing furniture for the sea voyage
| Item | Preparation |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms and wardrobes | Fully dismantled with panels and screws numbered |
| Majlis sets and sofas | Blanket then film, pieces numbered |
| Appliances | Fully emptied and dried two days before |
| Glass, marble and chandeliers | Padded wooden crates |
| Rugs and soft furnishings | Cleaned and dried, then rolled in a fabric cover |
In the container we use an arrangement that prevents movement: heaviest at the back, rows to the ceiling, straps on every row and moisture-absorbing sachets, then the seal in front of you.
Collection from Makkah: warehouse or home
| Location | Loading method |
|---|---|
| Warehouses in the industrial area | Pallets loaded by forklift straight into the container |
| Villas in Al Awali and Al Shawqiyah | Usually the container outside the home |
| Towers and the central area | Smaller vehicles to a warehouse near Jeddah port where the container is loaded |
| Taif and Al Jumum | The container outside the home, or grouped with Makkah shipments |
⚠️ Hajj and Ramadan
During Hajj, rules apply to vehicles entering Makkah, and the Makkah–Jeddah road is crowded. We plan loading before or after the season, which is also the busy season for gift traders, so early booking is essential.
Shipping the car to Lebanon
| Method | Price from | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Car on a ro-ro ship or in a container | SAR 3,720 | Excluding Lebanese customs duties |
| Car with furniture in a 40ft container | Within the container cost | Timber wall, separate lashing and declaration |
- ✔Saudi side: export plates, Absher authorisation, clearance of fines and liens, and the istimara.
- ✔In Lebanon: customs clearance and duties based on the car’s value and specifications, then registration.
- ✔On a ro-ro ship: the car completely empty.
⚠️ Calculate duties before shipping
Lebanon has conditions on the age and specifications of imported cars, and duties can be high. Compare them with your car’s value before deciding to ship it.
The sea voyage from Jeddah to Beirut
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Road transport | From Makkah to Jeddah port, about 80 km |
| The Red Sea | North to Suez |
| The Suez Canal | Passage into the Mediterranean |
| The eastern Mediterranean | A short distance from Port Said to Beirut |
| The port of Beirut | Unloading and clearance |
📌 Why sea rather than road?
The road route to Lebanon passes through Jordan and Syria and is affected by border decisions, while a sea container stays sealed from Makkah to Beirut. Details of the road route in furniture shipping from Dammam to Lebanon.
Required documents
| Shipment | Saudi side | In Lebanon |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial goods | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, export declaration via Fasah, and a dangerous-goods declaration for perfumes | Clearance in the importer’s name and commercial registration |
| Furniture and effects | Passport and iqama, valued list, Fasah authorisation and final exit visa | Exemption documents for returnees and ID card |
| Car | Export plates, Absher authorisation, clearance and istimara | Clearance and duty assessment, then registration |
More details in our guide to shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon.
Goods and furniture shipping prices from Makkah to Lebanon
| Service | Price from |
|---|---|
| Small parcels | SAR 55 |
| Household items and appliances | SAR 420 |
| A bedroom | SAR 2,790 |
| A container | SAR 3,720 |
| Car shipping | SAR 3,720 |
| Part load for goods on pallets | By the number and size of pallets |
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Shipment type
Goods, furniture, or both.
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Dangerous goods
Alcohol-based perfumes have extra procedures.
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Loading point
Warehouse, home or near the port.
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Delivery in Lebanon
A shop, or a multi-storey home with a hoist.
📌 What the price does not include
Lebanese customs duties on goods and cars, port and storage fees if clearance is delayed, and the cost of a hoist if needed.
Send your shipment type, volume and destination in Lebanon
How long does shipping from Makkah to Lebanon take?
| Stage | Approximate duration |
|---|---|
| Preparation and loading | One to two days |
| Transport to Jeddah port and export | One to a few days |
| The sea voyage | Usually one to two weeks depending on sailing and transshipment |
| Clearance and delivery in Lebanon | Days, depending on complete documents |
Delivery in Lebanon: the shop or the home
| Destination | What we plan for |
|---|---|
| Shops in the markets | Narrow streets and loading hours; pallets or boxes unloaded by hand |
| Warehouses | Forklift unloading and matching the packing list |
| Homes in Beirut | Small lifts and narrow stairs; a balcony hoist |
| Mount Lebanon and the Bekaa | Steep roads, and a smaller vehicle when needed |
- 1Matching the seal and container number in front of you.
- 2Counting pallets and boxes against the packing list.
- 3Delivering goods to the shop and furniture to the home if they share a container.
- 4Reassembling furniture by numbering.
- 5Recording any note on the delivery report before signing.
💡 Power hours
In many buildings the lift runs on generator hours. Tell us yours so we deliver the furniture within them, or arrange a hoist.
Regular shipments for traders
If you supply goods from Makkah to Lebanon regularly, we set up a fixed schedule: a weekly or monthly part load on pallets, standard documents and an agreed price per pallet or cubic metre. Before Ramadan and Hajj we book space early, as demand for shipping gifts and religious supplies rises.
The shipping timeline
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Four weeks before | Contact, set the volume, and book the container or space |
| Three weeks before | Certificate of origin, the shipping line’s approval for perfumes, and calculating car duties |
| Two weeks before | Prepare invoices and packing lists, and the car’s export plates |
| Two days before | Dry the appliances, the furniture list and Fasah authorisation |
| Loading day | Pallets, furniture and the seal |
Mistakes that delay a shipment at the port of Beirut
- ✔Goods on a personal furniture list: a long review and possible fines.
- ✔Alcohol-based perfumes without a dangerous-goods declaration: shipping lines refuse them.
- ✔An invoice with a vague description: “mixed goods” instead of items and quantities.
- ✔Unnumbered pallets: hard to match at inspection.
- ✔Shipping a car without calculating duties: they may exceed its value.
- ✔Appliances not dried: mould in the container.
What protects your shipment at sea
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Bill of lading
Used to collect the container at the port of Beirut.
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Seal number
Recorded in front of you, proving the container was not opened.
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Marine insurance
On the invoice value or the values on the list.
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Container tracking
By its number throughout the voyage.
Storage before shipping
We keep goods and furniture in a warehouse near Jeddah port until the sailing date, or until a part load is complete. Details on our temporary storage page.
What cannot be shipped to Lebanon?
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Hazardous materials without documents
Gas and fuel, and alcohol-based perfumes without a hazard declaration.
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Plants and food
Plants and soil, and food without certificates.
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Prohibited items
Weapons, narcotics and counterfeit goods.
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Carry with you
Jewellery, cash and original documents.
See our prohibited items page.
Steps for shipping from Makkah to Lebanon
- 1Contact: the shipment type, volume and destination.
- 2Separation: goods with their documents, furniture with its list.
- 3Price, and a container or part load.
- 4Documents: invoice, origin, hazard declaration, list and Fasah.
- 5Loading and sealing at the warehouse or outside the home.
- 6The sea voyage from Jeddah with tracking.
- 7Clearance and delivery to the shop or the home.
Examples of shipments to Lebanon
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A religious-supplies trader to Sidon
Prayer rugs, prayer beads and Qurans. The plan: numbered pallets, an itemised invoice, a certificate of origin, a monthly part load and delivery to the shop.
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A perfume trader to Beirut
Perfumes, oud and incense. The plan: a dangerous-goods declaration and shipping-line approval, separate packing for incense, and a full container.
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A trader’s family from Al Awali to Tripoli
Home furniture, shop goods and a car. The plan: a 40ft container in two sections with two documents, and the car on ro-ro.
Why Al Basma Express for shipping from Makkah to Lebanon?
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Goods kept apart from furniture
The right document for each shipment.
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Perfume experience
Dangerous-goods declarations.
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Numbered pallets
Quick matching at the port.
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Jeddah port 80 km away
Loading at the warehouse or outside the home.
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Regular shipments for traders
A fixed schedule and price.
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Clear prices
A starting figure for every service.
For shipping to Lebanon from other regions: from Madinah, from Dammam, from Qassim and from Jeddah. If your destination is Morocco, see household goods from Makkah to Morocco.
FAQ: shipping goods and furniture from Makkah to Lebanon
How much does shipping from Makkah to Lebanon cost?
Parcels start from SAR 55, household items and appliances from SAR 420, a bedroom from SAR 2,790 and a container from SAR 3,720.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Makkah to Lebanon?
From SAR 3,720, excluding Lebanese customs duties.
How long does shipping from Makkah to Lebanon take?
Usually 2 to 4 weeks door to door.
Which port are goods shipped from, from Makkah?
From Jeddah Islamic Port about 80 kilometres away, via the Suez Canal to the port of Beirut.
What documents are needed to ship commercial goods?
An itemised commercial invoice with quantities, a packing list, a certificate of origin, the importer’s commercial registration and an export declaration via Fasah.
Can perfumes be shipped to Lebanon?
Yes, but alcohol-based perfumes are classed as flammable and need a dangerous-goods declaration and the shipping line’s approval before booking.
Can furniture and goods share one container?
Yes, in two sections behind a divider, with two separate documents: a commercial invoice for the goods and an inventory list for the furniture.
Why not write goods on the furniture list?
Because it may be treated as an attempt to avoid duties, delaying the shipment and possibly incurring fines.
Do Saudi goods benefit from trade agreements?
Goods of Saudi origin with a certificate of origin may benefit from Arab trade agreements.
Do you arrange regular shipments for traders?
Yes, with regular part loads on pallets, standard documents and an agreed price.
Do you deliver to shops in the markets?
Yes, allowing for loading hours, narrow streets and hand unloading when needed.
Do you deliver furniture to upper floors?
Yes, with a balcony hoist for pieces that will not fit the lift or stairs.
Is a returning Lebanese citizen’s furniture exempt?
They may benefit from an exemption or reduced duties on used furniture under conditions set by Lebanese customs.
Is marine insurance available?
Yes, on the invoice value for goods, or the estimated values for furniture.
How do I find out my shipment cost?
Send your shipment type, volume and destination in Lebanon on WhatsApp or call +966553923364.
From Makkah to Lebanon, your goods and your home, each with its own document
Shipping goods and furniture from Makkah to Lebanon succeeds when the two are clearly separated: goods on numbered pallets with their invoice and certificate of origin, furniture packed with its list, perfumes with their hazard declaration, and a container sealed from Jeddah port to the port of Beirut. That way the goods reach your shop and the furniture your home, without delays at clearance.
Contact Al Basma Express on +966553923364.
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