Latest news and stories about logistics in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Ambassador of the Netherlands to Portugal visited the Port of Sines to discuss bilateral relations and logistics.
Patrícia Chambel from DHL Express Portugal discusses the need for standardisation when teams operate inconsistently.
The Dutch ambassador to Portugal conducts an official visit to the Port of Sines to discuss trade and logistics.
The 'route' of major supply markets will include the south bank of the Tagus, according to the Portugal Transformation, Recovery and Resilience (PTRR) programme, presented this Tuesday by the Prime Minister in Lisbon. In the document, the Government identifies the 'definition of the base logistics network for essential goods and services' as a long-term measure.
Vítor Caldeirinha, president of the Ports of Lisbon and Setúbal, anticipates a 4.8% growth in cargo handling at the capital's port infrastructure for the full year of 2026, with a volume close to 12 million tonnes.
The ports of Lisbon and Setúbal recorded positive growth in the first quarter of 2026, with increases of 1.2% and 6% respectively, driven mainly by bulk and containerised cargo, according to a statement. The ports of Lisbon and Setúbal recorded an overall positive trend in cargo handling during the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating...
The logistics company Correos Express has increased its operational footprint in Portugal by launching a new unit in the Sintra region.
A report indicates that a lack of adequate infrastructure and the high costs involved are preventing the decarbonisation of the logistics sector in Portugal.
Currently, the Government of the Azores has one ship dedicated to Corvo, the 'Thor B', and another to Flores, the 'Margarethe', aiming to ensure the regular supply of both islands.
“It allows for a capacity of projection, support, and monitoring in the Atlantic that few territories in the world can offer,” says the Azorean mayor, calling for this “strategic advantage” to be leveraged.
The mayor says that the appreciation of the Lajes Base “should also be understood as an engine for economic, scientific and technological development”.
The National Association of Public Road Freight Carriers (ANTRAM) acknowledges the new government measures but considers them inadequate to address the sector's needs.
The government has authorised new financial aid measures for the transport of goods.
AGEPOR – The Portuguese Association of Shipping Agents warned that criticisms of the Port of Leixões' strategic plan for the next 10 years, while “legitimate”, ignore that the infrastructure is “a strategic asset for companies, for job creation and wealth in the Northern Region, and for the national economy”.
The maritime transport sector in Portugal is expected to reach 1.5 billion euros in revenue in 2025, representing a 6% growth compared to the previous year, according to an analysis by Informa D&B released this Tuesday, the 14th. Based on 2024 figures, cargo traffic in Portuguese ports reached 85.6 million tonnes, up 4.3% from 2023, while the volume of loaded goods grew by 9.1%, with a moderate increase in discharges (1.5%). Passenger traffic, excluding cruise ships, totalled 1.92 million people, down 1.3% from 2023, concentrated almost entirely in the Azores and Madeira archipelagos. For cruise ships, passenger numbers rose to 1.82 million, an 8.7% increase over 2023. The number of operators providing maritime passenger transport continued the upward trend started in 2021, reaching 286 (up 6.7%), while those in maritime freight transport fell to 81, down 4.7% compared to 2023. The Portuguese-flagged merchant fleet continued its expansion in 2025, totalling 1,190 vessels, an increase of 14.6% over 2024. Regarding the age of the Portuguese-flagged merchant fleet, 53% of vessels are between 11 and 20 years old, while nearly 17% are under 5 years old and 14.5% are between 6 and 10 years old. Informa D&B noted that the positive trend has been maintained since 2022, driven by increased mobility of people and goods and domestic and foreign tourism demand, as well as the impact of rising maritime transport costs on inflation.
The daily delivery of printed editions to subscribers of Jornal de Notícias (JN) and O Jogo has been suspended, Notícias Ilimitadas, the owner of these titles, announced this Thursday, blaming the distributor, Notícias Direct, for the decision. In the announcement made on the JN website, it states that the company in question, Notícias Direct, owned by the Global Media Group, ...
The initiative aims to promote the growth of the port sector over 10 years and includes an investment of 4 billion euros and the launch of 15 new concessions.
ANTRAM met with the Minister of Infrastructure, who expressed sensitivity to the issues.
30% of shippers have not yet returned to the port of Figueira da Foz, which remained closed for two and a half months following the silting of the harbour entrance. There is talk of a “brutal negative impact” on the Central Region.
Following the meeting with the Minister of Infrastructure, Pinto Luz, which was considered “positive”, transport companies are now awaiting the implementation of these measures in the short term, “in the next few days or next week”.
The Freight Transport Association left the meeting with the Government feeling confident and has ruled out the possibility of a sector strike. The ANTRAM president says the Minister of Infrastructure is aware of the situation currently being experienced by transport companies.
The Government and Antram met today to discuss the sector's demands in light of rising fuel prices. The association says the Government is aware of the problem, but speaks of latent discontent that could lead to protests.
The freight transport association, ANTRAM, met this Monday with the Minister of Infrastructure. The association's representatives left the meeting satisfied and confident that the Government will have a “special focus” on the situation currently being experienced in the sector.
The freight transport association, ANTRAM, met this Monday with the Minister of Infrastructure. The association's representatives left the meeting satisfied and confident that the Government will have a “special focus” on the situation currently being experienced in the sector.
Freight forwarders speak of a “domino effect on the global maritime container chain” due to the war in Iran
The first American MQ-9 Reaper drone has passed through Lajes Base, on Terceira Island, in the Azores. The unmanned aircraft landed during the early hours of this Thursday, remained on the ground for just over an hour, and took off again after a technical inspection. The passage of this military aircraft, known as a 'killer drone', occurs in the context of the use of the Azorean base as a logistical point for United States operations. See the photo gallery.
The vice-president of Gaia City Council rejected today that the municipality will join a registration platform for heavy goods vehicles to circulate on the Via de Cintura Interna (VCI), despite being in favour of banning such vehicles from the road.
The vice-president of Gaia City Council has rejected the municipality's participation in a digital registration platform for heavy goods vehicles using the Porto Inner Ring Road (VCI), despite supporting the ban on through-traffic. Firmino Pereira described the proposed requirement to register every journey via a digital form at least one hour in advance as an 'absurd bureaucratic burden'. While Gaia supports restricting heavy vehicles that use the VCI merely as a transit route between the north and south of the country, the council insists that vehicles with origins or destinations within Gaia must remain exempt to protect the local economy. Porto's mayor, Pedro Duarte, stated that the government is working on a technical solution to enforce the ban, with hopes for implementation by summer, though a full rollout is not expected until the second half of 2026.
VASP — Distribution and Logistics has announced the new composition of its Board of Directors and Executive Committee, effective from Monday, March 30. Marco Galinha will chair the Board of Directors as a non-executive director of the company, which belongs to the BEL Group (also a shareholder of DN), while Hernâni Fernandes joins the board as a non-executive member. Manuel Aguiar has been appointed CEO, and Bruna Alves joins the Executive Committee. José Pedro Braz Monteiro assumes the role of deputy director. With the restructuring, Rui Moura's request to step down from his administrative duties was accepted. In a statement, the company says the new governance aims to accelerate its operational and strategic transformation, strengthening its adaptability in a changing sector. VASP apologises to the Government for sending incomplete financial data.
