Saudi Express is a shipping company from Dammam to Lebanon that moves furniture, personal effects, goods and cars by two routes: overland in closed trucks through Jordan and then Syria in transit to the Masnaa crossing, or by sea in containers from King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam or via Jeddah Islamic Port to Beirut or Tripoli. The land route usually takes six to ten days and the sea route three to five weeks, with delivery across Beirut, Mount Lebanon, the North, the South and the Bekaa. We take care of dismantling, packing, the inventory and clearance. Prices begin at SAR 278 for a small parcel, SAR 555 for ten cartons and SAR 2,780 for a complete bedroom. Reach us by phone or on WhatsApp at 0560533140.
- Land route: Al Haditha, Al Omari, Jaber and Nasib, then Jdeidet Yabous and Masnaa
- Sea route: by sea from Dammam port or via Jeddah Islamic Port to Beirut or Tripoli
- Transit time: 6 to 10 days overland, 3 to 5 weeks by sea
- Prices: parcel from SAR 278, ten cartons from SAR 555, bedroom from SAR 2,780
- Transit through Syria: transit requirements can change; we confirm them on the booking day
- Cars: Lebanon refuses cars over 8 years old and right-hand drive
Shipping to Lebanon from Dammam starts with one decision above all: does the shipment go overland through Jordan and Syria, or by sea? Each route has its strengths: transit procedures through Syria can change from time to time, while by sea the container sails from King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam or from Jeddah Islamic Port depending on the shipping line and sailing date. This guide explains both routes frankly, how we choose between them, prices and timings, the papers Lebanese customs ask for and the rules for cars, so you decide knowing what awaits your belongings.
Should Shipping from Dammam to Lebanon Go by Land or by Sea?
The land route through Jordan and Syria is faster and suits most furniture and personal-effects shipments, while the sea route via Jeddah is slower but suits full containers and cars, or times when the land crossing through Syria is slow.
On the land route the truck heads north from Dammam to Al Haditha, enters Jordan at Al Omari, crosses into Syria at Jaber and Nasib, travels through Syria in transit to Jdeidet Yabous and then reaches Lebanon’s Masnaa crossing. Border procedures and transit requirements in Syria can change from time to time, and in some cases goods are transferred to a local truck at the border. Waiting times at Nasib can also grow in peak seasons. We therefore confirm the transit situation on loading day.
On the sea route the container ships from King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, and depending on the shipping line and schedule it may sail via Jeddah Islamic Port; we choose the port that gives the best sailing date. When it sails from Jeddah, we truck the container from Dammam to Jeddah Islamic Port on the Red Sea, from where the ship sails north through the Suez Canal to the port of Beirut or Tripoli. It takes longer but is stable and unaffected by conditions at the land crossings.
| Route | Path | Approximate time | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | Dammam – Al Haditha – Al Omari – Nasib – Masnaa | 6 to 10 days | Furniture, personal effects and cartons |
| Sea | From Dammam port or via Jeddah by sea to Beirut or Tripoli | 3 to 5 weeks | Full containers and cars |
| Air | King Fahd International Airport to Rafic Hariri Airport | 2 to 4 days | Documents and small parcels |
Shipping Prices from Dammam to Lebanon
Shipping prices from Dammam to Lebanon start from SAR 278 for a small parcel, SAR 555 for ten cartons of clothes, SAR 740 for a large TV, SAR 1,390 for a large fridge and SAR 2,780 for a complete bedroom with packing.
This is a long lane passing through four countries by land, or road and then sea by the sea route, so costs reflect the long distance and the transit and clearance fees at more than one point. We price each piece separately so you can decide what to ship and what to sell, because some large, low-value items may not be worth the trip to Lebanon.
Starting prices from Dammam to Lebanon:
| Service | Details | Starts from (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Light parcel | No more than 5 kg | 278 |
| Papers and documents | No more than 10 kg | 370 |
| Ten cartons of clothes | Sealed and numbered | 555 |
| 50-inch TV | Padded packing | 740 |
| Wooden desk | Packed, dismantled if needed | 740 |
| Wall-mounted AC | Removed and packed | 830 |
| Automatic washer | Drum locked and packed | 925 |
| Large fridge | Shock-proof packing | 1,390 |
| Dining table with 6 chairs | Dismantled and packed | 1,670 |
| Five-piece living-room set | With packing | 2,320 |
| Complete bedroom | Bed, wardrobe and dresser with packing | 2,780 |
| Cars and full containers | Depends on route and volume | Ask for the price by phone or WhatsApp |
Does the Price Differ Between Land and Sea?
Yes. Consolidated land freight is usually cheaper for small and medium volumes because it spreads the truck cost across several clients. Sea freight makes sense when you have a full container, such as a complete home or a home plus a car, since the container price is roughly fixed however full it is. We compare both routes in the same quote so you see the difference in price and time together.
How Long Does Shipping from Dammam to Lebanon Take?
Land shipping from Dammam to Lebanon usually takes six to ten days, sea freight via Jeddah three to five weeks and air freight two to four days.
Land time covers the long drive from Dammam to Al Haditha, the crossing through Jordan, the wait at Nasib and the escorted transit through Syria, then Lebanese clearance at Masnaa and delivery. The most variable part is Nasib, where a day or more can pass waiting depending on congestion. Sea time covers moving the container to the port, waiting for the vessel, the voyage via Suez and clearance in Beirut or Tripoli. Anyone with a fixed date should start early.
What Happens if the Crossing at Nasib Is Delayed?
If crossing at Nasib is delayed, the truck stays closed and sealed in the waiting yard until its turn comes, we keep you posted, and if a long delay is clear before loading we propose the sea route instead.
A delay at a land crossing does not put belongings at risk: the truck is loaded, sealed and fully documented, and it is only waiting its turn. Still, we prefer to avoid long waits from the outset, so on loading day we ask about conditions at Nasib and the number of trucks queuing. If queues are very long, we offer two options: delay loading by a few days while the packed furniture waits in our Dammam warehouse, or switch to the sea route via Jeddah. The final choice is yours once you see the difference in time and cost.
How Do We Track Your Shipment Across Several Countries?
We track the land shipment to Lebanon at every crossing and message you when it leaves Al Haditha, enters Jordan, reaches Nasib, crosses into Masnaa, clears customs and is delivered.
The road to Lebanon involves brokers and drivers in more than one country, each point with its own papers. We therefore build one file per shipment holding the list, declarations and carton numbers; the driver carries it and we keep a copy, so any customs query anywhere is answered from the same file and the information never conflicts. On the sea route we track the container out of Jeddah by its bill of lading number, tell you when the vessel is due in Beirut or Tripoli, then arrange clearance and delivery.
Furniture Moving from Dammam to Lebanon
We move furniture from Dammam to Lebanon after dismantling it and packing it in layers built for a long journey, ship it overland or in a sea container and reassemble it at your home in Lebanon on request.
The trip to Lebanon is one of the longest we run from the Eastern Province. Belongings pass several inspection points and may be moved from one truck to another or from a truck into a container. We therefore use our heaviest packing: double corrugated cardboard for wood, wooden crates for glass, marble and antiques, and separate packing for every appliance. Each carton carries a clear number, and we prepare a precise inventory used at every inspection point along the way.
Protecting Belongings from Moisture in a Sea Container
We protect sea shipments to Lebanon from moisture with desiccant bags inside the container, packing that lets wood breathe and a strict rule against loading anything damp or freshly washed.
A sea container goes through big temperature swings between Dammam, Jeddah, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, which produces what shippers call “container sweat”: droplets condensing on the roof and walls. If this is not planned for, books, clothes, rugs and wood can suffer. We hang moisture-absorbing bags inside the container, raise the load off the floor on boards, ask for clothes and rugs to be completely dry before packing and wrap polished wood in cardboard before plastic. We also suggest putting small silica sachets in cartons of books, shoes and leather goods.
Lebanese Customs and Documents When Shipping from Dammam
To ship personal effects to Lebanon you need a copy of your Lebanese passport or ID, a detailed inventory, an authorisation for the broker in Lebanon and, on the Saudi side, your ID or iqama and a Fasah authorisation; anyone returning for good needs extra papers to claim an exemption.
Used furniture may be dutiable in Lebanon, but a Lebanese citizen returning permanently after a long stay abroad may qualify for an exemption on conditions, including a final-move certificate certified by the Lebanese consulate, proof of residence abroad and an inventory. Details vary with each person’s situation, so we review yours with the broker in Lebanon before shipping, so you know whether your belongings are exempt or what the duty will be.
- A copy of the Lebanese passport or ID.
- A final-move certificate certified by the Lebanese consulate, if you seek the exemption.
- Proof of residence in the Kingdom, such as the iqama and an employment certificate.
- A detailed inventory of cartons and contents.
- An authorisation for the customs broker in Lebanon.
- From the Kingdom: your ID or iqama together with a Fasah export approval.
Request the final-move certificate from the Lebanese consulate well before your shipping date; it opens the door to the exemption and needs review and certification.
Car Shipping from Dammam to Lebanon
We usually ship cars from Dammam to Lebanon in a container or on a vessel via Jeddah, priced by car size and method; Lebanon requires the car to be no more than 8 years old and left-hand drive.
Lebanon does not accept imported used cars more than eight years from manufacture, nor right-hand-drive cars, and its law bars cars with major accident damage. Personal items may not be packed inside a shipped car, which must be empty apart from its original tools. In Lebanon the car pays customs and registration fees that vary with its value, so ask about them before shipping.
In a container the car is strapped to the floor, photographed before closing and the container sealed until arrival. On the Saudi side we need the original istimara, the export certificate issued by traffic, export plates and a violations-free record.
Air Freight from Dammam to Lebanon
Air freight from Dammam to Lebanon usually reaches Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut within two to four days, direct or via a transfer hub depending on available flights, and suits documents, small parcels and permitted medicines.
With both land and sea routes long, many people use air for what cannot wait: official papers, academic certificates or a work laptop. Air is charged on the greater of actual and volumetric weight, the latter calculated as length by width by height in centimetres, divided by 6000. Our advice is to fly only what you need in the first week and let the rest follow by land or sea.
Appliances and Electricity in Lebanon
Saudi household appliances usually work in Lebanon unchanged, since the supply is 220 to 230 volts at 50 hertz, but power cuts and fluctuation in some areas make a voltage stabiliser useful for sensitive devices.
Many Lebanese homes rely on neighbourhood generators alongside the public grid, and switching between the two can cause voltage swings. We therefore advise anyone shipping a new fridge, a large TV or a computer to use a stabiliser after arrival. For the journey itself, every appliance gets its own padded carton, the fridge and washer are fully drained so nothing freezes or turns musty on a trip that may run long, moving parts are fixed and each carton is marked with which way is up.
What Cannot Be Shipped to Lebanon?
Lebanon will not accept firearms, drugs, easily ignited materials or fake branded goods, it wants prior approval for medicines, drones and communication sets, and loads transiting Syria are searched more closely.
- Firearms, their ammunition and any explosives.
- Drugs, and controlled medicine that lacks a prescription.
- Fuel, gas bottles and any chemical substance.
- Communication sets and drones that have no permit.
- Goods carrying fake trademarks.
- Personal belongings packed inside a shipped car.
Do not put anything in a land shipment that could raise suspicion at the many checkpoints on the way, such as military-style binoculars or communication devices, as it can hold up the whole truck.
Areas We Deliver To in Lebanon
We deliver from Dammam to every Lebanese governorate: Beirut, Mount Lebanon, the North, the South, the Bekaa, Nabatieh, Akkar and Baalbek-Hermel.
Dammam Districts and Eastern Province Cities We Collect From
Our teams collect throughout Dammam, Al Khobar and Dhahran as well as Qatif, Saihat, Jubail and Al-Ahsa, consolidating Lebanon-bound shipments in Dammam before departure.
Dammam pickups include Al Adamah, Al Jalawiyah, Al Qadisiyah, Al Muraikabat, Al Nakheel, Al Fursan, Al Nawras, Al Nada, Al Shati, Al Mazruiyah, Al Faisaliyah and King Fahd Suburb, while Al Khobar pickups cover the Corniche, Al Rakah, Al Olaya and Al Thuqbah, and Dhahran pickups cover Al Qusur and Al Doha. Because Lebanon shipments are fewer than Gulf ones, we consolidate them in Dammam until the load is complete, or send a dedicated truck if the client prefers. Collection is set at a time that suits you, with full packing materials.
Commercial Freight from Dammam to Lebanon
We ship commercial goods from Dammam to Lebanon by consolidated land freight or by sea container via Jeddah, preparing the invoice, certificate of origin and transit papers.
The road carries active trade between Lebanon and the Gulf, and on this lane we carry building materials, dry food products, plastics and equipment. A trade shipment needs a certified commercial invoice, a packing list, a certificate of origin, transit papers for Jordan and Syria on the land route and the Lebanese importer’s details. Sea containers need a bill of lading and clearance data for the port of Beirut or Tripoli, and some items need special Lebanese approvals, which we check with you in advance.
Parcels and Cartons from Dammam to Lebanon
A small parcel up to 5 kg starts from SAR 278 and ten cartons of clothes from SAR 555, sent on the consolidated land shipment or by air when urgent.
Many Lebanese families in the Eastern Province use this service to send clothes, gifts and children’s supplies to relatives, or to move part of their belongings ahead of a final move. We collect cartons from home, list them by number and mark each with the recipient’s name, Lebanese phone number and area. Please avoid liquids, home-cooked food and large amounts of medicine, as the land route passes several checkpoints.
Steps to Ship from Dammam to Lebanon
The steps begin with choosing the route and end with delivery in your area of Lebanon.
- Share pictures or an item list plus your Lebanese area with us.
- We compare land and sea for price and time, and you choose.
- You prepare ID copies and Lebanese papers, plus the final-move certificate if you want the exemption.
- We come to dismantle, pack and list everything in Dammam or Al Khobar.
- We lodge the export data, confirm the transit situation or the sailing, and the shipment departs.
- We follow it through clearance in Lebanon, then deliver and reassemble at your address.
Tips for Shipping from Dammam to Lebanon
The key tip is to choose the route once you know the land transit situation at the time of shipping, not months before, because conditions on the Syrian road can change.
- Start arranging at least a month ahead if you are returning for good.
- Do not ship a car more than eight years from manufacture.
- Empty the car of any personal items before shipping.
- Set valuables aside and carry them or send them by air.
- Keep the list accurate, as it will be checked in more than one country.
- Confirm the delivery address and access road, especially in mountain areas.
For other routes, read shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon and shipping from Riyadh to Lebanon, and because the land route passes through Jordan you may find shipping from Dammam to Jordan useful. See our shipping to Lebanon page along with sea freight, land freight and air freight for service details.
