LBC Balikbayan Box Tracking — Track Cargo from Abroad

Track your LBC Balikbayan box from USA, Canada, UAE, and worldwide. Complete guide to sea cargo and air cargo tracking, box sizes, prices, and delivery times.

What Is a Balikbayan Box?

A Balikbayan box (literally "return to country" box) is a care package sent by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipino diaspora back to family in the Philippines. LBC Express is the most trusted Balikbayan box shipping service, handling millions of boxes annually from the USA, Canada, Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Australia. LBC Express Balikbayan boxes contain gifts, household goods, clothing, food items, and personal effects.

How to Track Your Balikbayan Box

1
Get your tracking number

Find the LBC tracking number on your receipt from the LBC international branch where you dropped off the box.

2
Enter it on the tracker

Visit lbctracking.online and paste your Balikbayan box tracking number into the search field.

3
Monitor transit milestones

Track your box through pickup → warehouse consolidation → customs → ocean/air transit → Philippine arrival → domestic delivery.

Balikbayan Box Tracking from USA

LBC USA Balikbayan boxes ship via sea cargo from west coast consolidation centers (Los Angeles, San Francisco) to Manila. Transit time: 40–60 days. Air cargo from USA takes 7–10 business days. LBC USA operates branches in New York, New Jersey, Virginia Beach, Houston, Florida, Portland, Chicago, West Covina, and more. Visit LBC International Branches for USA locations.

Balikbayan Box Tracking from Canada

LBC Canada ships Balikbayan boxes from Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. Sea cargo takes 45–65 days via Pacific shipping lanes. Air cargo takes 7–10 business days. Tracking works the same — enter your Canadian tracking number on the LBC Express tracker.

Sea Cargo vs Air Cargo Tracking

FeatureSea CargoAir Cargo
Transit Time40–60 days7–10 business days
Cost$50–$120 per box$5–$8 per pound
Weight LimitUp to 150 lbs (68 kg)Up to 44 lbs (20 kg)
Tracking UpdatesLess frequent during ocean transitRegular updates at each checkpoint
Best ForHeavy, non-urgent shipmentsTime-sensitive, lightweight items

LBC Box Sizes & Prices

SizeDimensionsApprox. Price (USA)
Small18" × 18" × 18"$50–$70
Medium18" × 18" × 24"$65–$85
Large24" × 18" × 24"$80–$100
Extra Large24" × 24" × 24"$95–$120

Prices are approximate and vary by branch and season. Contact your nearest LBC international branch for current pricing. See LBC Express Rates for complete pricing.

Common Balikbayan Box Tracking Issues

  • No tracking updates for weeks — normal for sea cargo during ocean transit (tracking resumes at Philippine port)
  • Customs hold — boxes containing restricted items may be held for inspection (1–5 additional days)
  • Delayed domestic delivery — after clearing customs, delivery to provincial areas takes 3–7 additional days
  • Damaged box — file a claim at the origin LBC branch with photos and receipt within 30 days

For more help, visit our LBC Tracking Troubleshooting guide or contact LBC Customer Service. Learn more about LBC International Shipping.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Enter the LBC Balikbayan box tracking number on lbctracking.online or any LBC tracking website. The tracking number is on the receipt from the LBC international branch where you dropped off the box.

Sea cargo Balikbayan boxes take 40–60 days from USA/Canada and 45–65 days from Middle East/Asia. Air cargo takes 7–10 business days but costs significantly more.

LBC offers Small (18x18x18"), Medium (18x18x24"), Large (24x18x24"), and Extra Large (24x24x24") Balikbayan box sizes. Custom sizes are available for oversized items.

Prices range from $50–$120 for sea cargo depending on box size and origin country. Air cargo costs $5–$8 per pound. Contact your nearest LBC international branch for current pricing.

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