High-volume shippers land sealed 20′, 40′ & 40′ HC boxes at Alcântara (Liscont) or Santa Apolónia (Sotagus)—ideal for consumer electronics, auto parts and wine imports.
SMEs save up to 50 % on < 15 m³ consignments via weekly LCL consolidations that devan inside Alcântara’s bonded CFS—perfect for boutique fashion or cork-industry inputs.
Popular mode: LCL is picking up fast among e-commerce brands, while bulk machinery and foodstuffs stay FCL.
Major port / airport served: Port of Lisbon (PTLIS); urgent cargo via LIS airport.
Typical cargo: Machinery, apparel, electronics, specialty foods, wine & olive oil.
Transit-time references:
Country-specific challenge: River-tide windows restrict large-draft arrivals; booking early secures favorable slots.
Alternative option: Air freight trims door-to-door to 3–5 days via LIS for high-value pharma and AOG parts.
Container shipping rates to Lisbon
Air freight door-to-door: 3–5 days via LIS.
Asia-Med loops trans-ship at Valencia or Gioia Tauro, then sail direct up the Tagus; North-Europe feeders depart Rotterdam & Antwerp 2–3 times weekly; Atlantic strings link New York and Halifax. Inland trucking distributes to Porto, Guarda and across the Spanish border overnight.
Common commodities | Restricted / Prohibited |
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Machinery & auto parts | Counterfeit brands |
Electronics & appliances | Hazardous chemicals without APA permit |
Wine, olive oil & cork | Tobacco & alcohol (subject to excise) |
Fashion & footwear | Endangered timber species |
Most goods clear at 0–5 % EU duty plus 23 % VAT on the CIF value.
Yes—below 15 m³ you avoid paying for unused FCL space, typically saving 40–60 %.
Not mandatory, but strongly recommended—add door-to-door cover at checkout.
Secure space 6–8 weeks ahead to avoid tide-window shortages and peak-season GRIs.