Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Lebanon
Samples, spare parts, stock for a small shop or goods for a customer abroad do not need a whole container. A1 ships commercial cargo in shared ocean containers (LCL) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to Beirut. The rate starts at USD 6 per cubic foot to Beirut, and the carrier estimates 49–59 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
A commercial invoice is required for every shipment; dangerous goods travel via Rotterdam. Lebanese returning after living abroad can usually import used household goods with duty exemptions, declared with their passport and an inventory.
Arabic, French and English are all used in Lebanese business, so documents in English or French are accepted. The Lebanese pound has been unstable, so agree local costs in US dollars.
Commercial cargo rates to Lebanon
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut | USD 7 / cu ft 49 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 6 / cu ft 49 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 9 / cu ft 59 days · min. USD 582.88 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Montreal to Beirut
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 476.92
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 646.46
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 1,027.91
The totals include the A1 processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; customs duties and taxes are paid by the importer in Lebanon.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Beirut
- From Toronto: USD 710.03, about 49 days
- From Montreal: USD 646.46, about 49 days
- From Vancouver: USD 837.18, about 59 days
Montreal is the least expensive gateway to Beirut, Toronto the fastest: 0 days quicker for USD 63.57 more. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 476.92 to Beirut, against USD 476.92 for 1 CBM at 200 kg.
Documents for commercial cargo
- Commercial invoice. Our commercial invoice (PDF): seller and buyer, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit value, total value, currency and country of origin. HS codes help customs in Lebanon classify the goods.
- Packing list. The packing list (PDF) gives the pieces, packed dimensions and gross weight of every pallet, crate or carton, matching the invoice.
- Customs value. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
The importer's details that the carrier conditions below ask for (tax or registration numbers) go on the invoice and the booking. More help: commercial shipping documents.
Pallets and crates
Commercial cargo travels palletized or crated. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 heat-treated and stamped, or the cargo can be refused at the destination. Stack the cartons squarely on the pallet, no wider than the pallet itself, and stretch-wrap and strap them; label every piece with the consignee's name and city in Lebanon. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver: A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize. The warehouse measures and weighs the cargo, and the final price follows those measurements.
Carrier conditions for Lebanon
- IMO DG Cargo Via Rotterdam
- Commercial Invoice Required
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
How to book
Calculate the price in the calculator above with the cargo type "Commercial cargo", accept the quote and upload the commercial invoice and packing list on your booking page. After the carrier confirms the destination charges, you pay and receive the labels and the warehouse delivery instructions. Sending your own belongings rather than goods? See personal effects shipping to Lebanon.
Shipping to Lebanon by service
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Lebanon?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Montreal to Beirut costs about USD 646.46 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Lebanon need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Lebanon require. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
Does A1 pick up or palletize the cargo?
No. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.