LBJOU Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of LBJOU
Jounieh Port is the seaport of Jounieh, in the city of Jouniehin Lebanon. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is LBJOU.
Jounieh Port (LBJOU)
Jounieh, Lebanon · Eastern Mediterranean
Jounieh is a small Lebanese seaport on the Eastern Mediterranean, positioned near the urban and commercial corridor north of Beirut. The supplied port profile describes the port as being used mainly for coastal traffic, with pleasure craft representing the dominant recorded vessel category. It is therefore better assessed as a small-port or niche-call location rather than a primary container gateway. Our service team can coordinate a case-specific routing review, including whether cargo should move through a larger regional gateway before final delivery to the Jounieh area.
| UN/LOCODE | LBJOU |
|---|---|
| Location | Jounieh, Lebanon |
| Coordinates | 33°59′08.00″N, 35°37′20.93″E |
| Port profile | Small seaport; predominantly coastal and leisure-vessel activity |
| Recorded vessel limits | Maximum recorded draught: 3.7 m. The supplied record contains vessel-length references of 38 m and 60 m; the applicable limit must be confirmed for the intended berth and vessel. |
Key Highlights
Small-port positioning: Jounieh should not be treated as a standard high-volume container hub without written confirmation of the proposed service.
Coastal orientation: The supplied profile identifies coastal traffic as the principal commercial pattern.
Draft sensitivity: A recorded maximum draught of 3.7 m makes vessel, tide, berth and cargo-planning verification important.
Leisure-vessel concentration: Pleasure craft account for 73% of the recorded vessel mix in the supplied data, indicating a different operating environment from a major box terminal.
Facilities & Services
- Marine access: Operations are subject to the port’s small-port configuration, navigational restrictions, available berth length and the confirmed draught of the nominated vessel.
- Cargo handling: Breakbulk, project, palletized or containerized cargo requires pre-clearance of handling equipment, working area, lifting capacity and berth availability before booking.
- Storage and staging: Short-term staging, empty-equipment positioning and truck waiting arrangements should be confirmed locally rather than assumed from the port code alone.
- Customs and inspection: Clearance and physical inspection arrangements depend on the cargo regime, commodity, documentation and instructions from Lebanese authorities.
- Inland connection: Road delivery is the practical planning basis for the Jounieh hinterland; vehicle size, access windows, parking and urban congestion should be checked before dispatch.
Routes & Logistics Timing
- For international cargo, our service team normally compares a direct coastal call, a feeder or transshipment solution, and routing through a larger Lebanese or regional gateway before final trucking to Jounieh.
- Actual transit time depends on the origin, carrier acceptance, transshipment port, sailing frequency, customs release, berth availability and inland delivery appointment. No fixed transit commitment should be made before the routing is confirmed.
- Small-port calls can be more sensitive to weather, vessel suitability, port working windows and cargo readiness than regular hub-port services. The booking cut-off and cargo receiving window must be obtained from the nominated operator.
- For urgent cargo, our team can assess an alternative gateway plus controlled road delivery, subject to customs feasibility, cargo dimensions and the consignee’s import arrangements.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Primary hinterland
Jounieh and the surrounding Keserwan coastal area, with onward road distribution toward the wider Lebanese market when permitted by the selected gateway and customs route.
Likely cargo profile
Coastal supplies, marine-related goods, general breakbulk, palletized commercial cargo, construction-related items and selected project or oversized shipments subject to handling confirmation.
Urban delivery factors
Road access, delivery-hour restrictions, vehicle dimensions, congestion and consignee unloading capability can materially affect final-mile planning.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-off: Obtain written confirmation of vessel acceptance, cargo receiving cut-off, documentation cut-off, berth window and any local gate procedure. Do not rely on standard hub-port assumptions.
- Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, SDS and packing declaration where applicable. Dangerous-goods acceptance must be approved before cargo dispatch.
- Documents: Align commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or sea waybill, certificate of origin, import permits and consignee details before arrival. Commodity-specific documents may be required by Lebanese authorities.
- Inspection and delivery: Build contingency for customs examination, document discrepancies, port handling instructions and road restrictions. Release cargo only after customs and terminal or port charges are confirmed settled.
Shipping Tips from Our Service Team
Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, package count, lifting points and photographs at quotation stage, especially for machinery, steel, boats and non-standard cargo.
Request confirmation of the exact discharge point and handling method before issuing shipping instructions; a routing described as “Jounieh” may still require a regional gateway and road leg.
Use seaworthy export packing, moisture protection and clear package marks. Include consignee contact details and unloading requirements to reduce truck waiting and re-delivery risk.
For time-critical or deep-draft cargo, compare an alternative gateway at the quotation stage rather than after vessel nomination. Final feasibility remains subject to carrier, port and authority approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, port description, vessel mix and recorded vessel limits in this module are reproduced from the supplied LBJOU port master data. The source record contains two maximum-length references, 38 m and 60 m; both are retained as a verification point rather than treated as a single guaranteed limit.
For current port administration, maritime permissions and applicable transport or public-works requirements, our service team recommends verification with the relevant Lebanese authority through mpwt.gov.lb. Regulatory, carrier, berth, equipment, customs and schedule information is time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for the specific shipment.