Freight Forwarding in Portugal
Southwestern Europe's Atlantic gateway and wine trading hub. We manage imports through Lisbon with full Portuguese customs and Iberian distribution.
Major Ports & Airports
Port of Lisbon PTLIS
Portugal's largest port (900k+ TEU/year). Atlantic gateway. 1–2 day clearance.
Port of Leixões PTLECD
Northern port (1.2+ million TEU/year). Porto's main gateway. 1–2 day clearance.
Humberto Delgado Airport PTHEL
Lisbon's main cargo airport (300,000+ metric tons/year). Atlantic hub.
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport PTOPO
Porto's airport. Northern Portugal gateway.
Humberto Delgado PTHEL
Lisbon airport — international cargo terminal.
Francisco Sá Carneiro PTOPO
Porto airport — international cargo terminal.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
What documents are needed to ship to Portugal?
Key documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and CE marking. Portugal uses the SDS electronic customs system.
How long does ocean freight take to Portugal?
Ocean freight from the US East Coast to Lisbon or Leixoes takes 10-14 days. Air freight to Lisbon takes 1-3 business days.
What are Portugal's main ports?
Sines is the deepwater port with growing capacity. Leixoes (Porto) and Lisbon handle most imports. Lisbon Airport is the primary cargo hub.
What customs duties apply in Portugal?
EU CET rates from 0-17% apply. A 23% IVA (VAT) applies to most goods. EU trade agreements may provide preferential rates.
Does Suaid Global handle Portuguese customs?
Yes, Suaid Global coordinates customs clearance using the SDS system, CE marking compliance, and ASAE food safety inspections.
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