Beirut Port to operate on saturdays starting November 14 to accelerate cargo clearance
The Port of Beirut Administration announced that Saturdays will become regular working days at the port, effective November 14, 2026, as part of efforts to accelerate logistics operations and meet domestic market demand ahead of the holiday season.
In a statement, the administration said the decision was taken under the directives of Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny, in cooperation with the Customs Administration to expedite cargo clearance throughout the week.
The measure is also being coordinated with Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Hajjar to regulate truck traffic entering and leaving the port on Saturdays.
The administration called on all port operators, stakeholders and relevant authorities to make the necessary arrangements to implement the decision and take advantage of Saturday services, in support of commercial activity and the national economy.
