Courier and Delivery Services in Lebanon: Domestic and Express
AdvisorLB Team
Courier services in Lebanon range from informal motorbike runners who quote per trip to formal logistics companies with apps and tracking. Picking the right one depends on speed, value of the item, and need for proof of delivery.
Common categories
- Motorbike couriers: same-day in Beirut and suburbs; flexible, sometimes informal.
- National couriers: next-day delivery anywhere in Lebanon with formal receipts.
- E-commerce specialists: integrated with online shops; cash on delivery widely supported.
- International express: DHL, FedEx, Aramex for international.
How pricing works
- Distance and weight set the base.
- Cash on delivery (COD) adds a small commission.
- Insurance for high-value items is recommended and cheap relative to value.
- Bulk shippers (shops, businesses) negotiate per-parcel rates.
Tips for senders
- Always provide an address pin (Google Maps link) and recipient phone.
- For documents, scan a copy before sending in case of loss.
- Set delivery time windows to reduce missed delivery attempts.
- Use clear, weather-proof packaging — Lebanese winters are wet.