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LBBEY Beirut Port
Beirut Port is the seaport of Beirut, in the city of Beirutin Lebanon. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is LBBEY.

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Port Code

LBBEY

Name

Beirut

Country / Region

Lebanon

City

Beirut

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

33.9092000

Longitude

35.5188000

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ $3700/20GP Book Now

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Beirut Port (LBBEY) Overview

Beirut Port is a seaport serving Beirut and Lebanon’s eastern Mediterranean trade. Located on Lebanon’s Mediterranean coast near the Nahr Beirut and Ras Beirut area, it functions as a principal maritime gateway for containerized cargo, general cargo, bulk commodities and tanker movements. The supplied port master data describes a port area of approximately 120 hectares, arranged into four basins and 16 quays, with container berths and multiple warehouse categories. For our platform, LBBEY is best treated as a port requiring shipment-specific confirmation of berth availability, terminal procedures, customs requirements and inland delivery conditions before cargo is released for booking.

UN/LOCODE	LBBEY
Port / Country	BEIRUT, Lebanon
Coordinates	35.5188000° E, 33.9092000° N
Port type	Maritime commercial port; container, general cargo, bulk and tanker handling
Master-data scale indicators	Approx. 120 hectares; 4 basins; 16 quays; 12 warehouses

Key Highlights

Eastern Mediterranean Gateway

Our team positions LBBEY as a Lebanon gateway port, with onward trucking normally central to final delivery planning.

Multi-purpose Cargo Profile

The supplied data records container, general cargo, bulk carrier and tanker activity rather than a container-only operating model.

Warehouse Diversity

Recorded facilities include general-cargo, consolidation, automobile, open-storage and hazardous-goods warehouse categories.

Deep-draft Planning Required

Historical master-data limits indicate vessels up to 367 m length, 15.4 m draught and 160,200 tonnes deadweight; acceptance remains shipment- and berth-specific.

Facilities & Services

Container operations: Container berths and related yard handling are identified in the supplied port data. Our service team confirms terminal acceptance, equipment availability, cut-off and release instructions per booking.
General and project cargo: The port is described as handling general cargo and bulk carriers, making prior checks important for out-of-gauge, heavy-lift, breakbulk and non-standard packing.
Warehousing and consolidation: Recorded warehouse categories cover general cargo, cargo consolidation, automobiles, open storage for vehicles and heavy engines, and hazardous goods.
Automobile and heavy cargo handling: Vehicle and heavy-engine cargo should be assessed for dimensions, lifting points, lashing, yard storage and inland route restrictions before booking.
Road distribution: Beirut-area delivery is normally coordinated by truck. Our team verifies consignee access, delivery appointment, customs release, driver requirements and any local restrictions.

Routes & Transit Times

Trade direction: Cargo to LBBEY commonly moves through Mediterranean shipping networks, with origin-specific transshipment or relay arrangements possible. Our team confirms the actual routing with the selected carrier.
Asia and other long-haul origins: Transit may involve one or more hub connections, so the quoted schedule should be checked for transshipment port, connection risk, equipment release and documentation cut-offs.
Regional Mediterranean cargo: Shorter sea legs may be available depending on carrier network and sailing plan, but direct service, frequency and equipment type must not be assumed.
Time-sensitive planning: Port congestion, vessel omission, transshipment changes, customs inspection, documentation discrepancies and inland security or access conditions can extend total door-to-door time. We provide a carrier-specific schedule rather than a blanket transit promise.

All sailing schedules, transshipment points and transit estimates are subject to carrier confirmation, seasonal changes, port conditions and cargo acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary Hinterland

Beirut and the wider Lebanese market form the immediate delivery area. Our inland quotation is prepared according to consignee location, road access, cargo dimensions and customs status.

Recorded Export Cargo

The supplied port description identifies cereals, fruit, vegetables, wool, cement and manufactured goods among principal exports.

Recorded Import Cargo

Industrial and manufactured goods, timber, iron and petroleum products are identified among principal imports.

Handling-Sensitive Cargo

Automobiles, heavy engines, hazardous goods, project cargo and bulk commodities require separate checks for packaging, storage, permits, lifting and inland delivery.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier documentation, VGM, export customs data, shipping instructions and physical gate-in deadlines are not interchangeable. Our team obtains the booking-specific SI, VGM and terminal cut-offs before cargo dispatch.
Dangerous goods: The cargo classification, UN number, proper shipping name, packing group, SDS where required, package details and container declaration must match the booking and terminal acceptance. Hazardous cargo should never be delivered before written approval.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, permits and consignee/importer details should be aligned before arrival. Customs examination or documentary review may affect release timing and storage exposure.
Inland delivery: We verify truck suitability, road access, delivery appointment, container weight, chassis requirements, cargo insurance and empty-equipment return instructions before arranging final-mile transport.

Shipping Tips from Our Team

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, temperature needs, DG status and final delivery address.
For machinery, vehicles and project cargo, provide drawings, lifting points, center of gravity, lashing plan and photographs. We use these details to assess equipment and inland-route feasibility.
Build schedule margin for transshipment, customs inspection and terminal release. For urgent cargo, our team compares alternative routings and shipment splits instead of relying only on the shortest published sea leg.
Use moisture-resistant export packing and clear package marks. Ensure invoice, packing list, origin information and consignee data are consistent across booking, customs and delivery documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our shipment be booked as a direct service to Beirut?

Direct routing cannot be assumed. Our platform checks the origin, carrier network, equipment type and current sailing plan, then identifies whether the booking is direct or requires transshipment.

What information is needed for a Beirut dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type, SDS where applicable, container details and emergency-contact information. Final acceptance depends on carrier and terminal approval.

How should we plan customs and delivery for an LBBEY import?

Appoint the Lebanese importer or customs broker early, align the invoice and packing list, confirm permits where relevant, and provide the exact delivery address. Our team coordinates document readiness and inland trucking subject to customs release.

Can Beirut handle vehicles, machinery or oversized cargo?

The supplied port data identifies automobile and heavy-load storage categories and multi-purpose vessel handling. Acceptance still depends on dimensions, weight, lifting method, packing, berth or yard availability and the inland route.

Are the displayed port capacity and vessel limits guaranteed for current operations?

No. The figures are from the supplied LBBEY port master-data snapshot. Our service team reconfirms current terminal conditions, vessel acceptance, draft restrictions, storage rules and operating instructions before execution.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary data basis: Supplied port master data for UN/LOCODE LBBEY, including the port name, country, coordinates, facility description, cargo profile, vessel indicators and historical throughput indicators.

Data boundary: Figures such as approximately 120 hectares, four basins, 16 quays, 12 warehouses, 5.7 million tonnes, 527,200 TEU, approximately 2,100 vessel calls, 367 m maximum recorded vessel length, 15.4 m maximum draught and 160,200 tonnes maximum recorded deadweight are presented only as supplied historical/master-data indicators. They are not treated as a current operating guarantee.

Operational verification: Sailing schedules, terminal cut-offs, berth acceptance, customs procedures, dangerous-goods approvals, storage availability, inland restrictions and charges require confirmation with the applicable carrier, terminal, authorities and our service team for each shipment.