Guangdong: Guangzhou (wholesale markets), Shenzhen (electronics), Foshan (furniture).

East China: Shanghai (textiles), Yiwu (small commodities), Ningbo (machinery).

North China: Beijing (tech), Tianjin (auto parts).

West China: Chengdu (electronics), Chongqing (appliances).

Verify quantities and inspect for damage to meet Lebanon’s import standards, including compliance with the Lebanese Standards Institution (LIBNOR) regulations and Lebanese Customs (General Directorate of Customs) requirements.

Group items by type to optimize container space (for sea freight) or cargo volume (for air freight), reducing shipping costs for the transit across the Indian Ocean, Suez Canal, and Mediterranean Sea or via air routes.

Package fragile goods (e.g., electronics, glassware) with rugged, shock-absorbent materials and secure heavy items (e.g., construction machinery, industrial equipment) with durable strapping to withstand long-haul transport conditions.

Port of Beirut: The primary seaport of Lebanon, handling over 80% of the country’s maritime trade, with transit times averaging 32–37 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Beirut, Tripoli, and industrial zones via road networks, supporting sectors like construction, retail, and agriculture.

Port of Tripoli (Lebanon): A major northern port, with transit times of 33–38 days, ideal for shipments to Tripoli, Akkar, and northern Lebanon, particularly for consumer goods and agricultural supplies.

Port of Sidon: A strategic southern port, with transit times of 34–39 days, serving Sidon, Tyre, and southern regions, suitable for containerized cargo and building materials.

EXW Guangzhou: You take control from our warehouse—we handle pickup from suppliers, inspect goods, and prepare them for collection, leveraging our logistics warehouse services for secure storage.

FOB Guangzhou: We deliver goods to Guangzhou port or airport, handle export clearance, and load onto the vessel or aircraft—you manage freight, insurance, and onward transport to Lebanon.

CIF Lebanon: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Beirut, Port of Tripoli, Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, or other major Lebanese entry points—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon).

Chinese Export Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and Certificate of Origin (to support tariff calculations under Lebanon’s trade agreements with China).

Lebanese Import Requirements:

Construction Materials to Beirut: A building company in Beirut sourced 380+ items from 6 Chinese cities (Shanghai, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Qingdao, Tianjin, Wuhan), including steel bars, cement mixers, and electrical fixtures. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 5 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Beirut in a 40ft container, and coordinated road transport to their construction site. The shipment arrived in 35 days, saving 31% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Electronics to Tripoli: A tech retailer needed smartphones from Shenzhen, laptops from Chengdu, and accessories from Yiwu for their Tripoli stores. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Tripoli in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their outlets. The shipment cleared Lebanese Customs in 2 days, arriving 36 days after pickup—meeting their seasonal sales deadline.

Medical Supplies to Sidon: A hospital in Sidon required MRI machines from Beijing and surgical tools from Shenzhen for their new wing. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 7 days—critical for their patient care expansion.

Consolidation Expertise: Our Guangzhou warehouse optimizes loading for both sea and air freight, minimizing costs for multi-supplier orders—vital for Lebanon’s construction and retail sectors.

Trade Regulation Knowledge: Deep understanding of Lebanese customs regulations, LIBNOR standards, and import licensing procedures, ensuring compliance with local requirements.

Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for container shipping lines, airlines, and Lebanese logistics providers, we ensure secure and timely delivery to all major Lebanese cities and regions.

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit across long maritime routes or busy air corridors.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including Lebanese Pound (LBP), US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), and Chinese Yuan (CNY).

WeChat, WhatsApp & Telephone: +86-18898403007

Email: sales8@blshipping.com

Website: www.blshipping.com

Office: Room 607-608, Talent Building, No.1 Yichuang Street, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China (Post Code: 510555)