Routes

Shipping from China to Portugal

We're a Chinese freight forwarder operating from the origin, where your goods are made and loaded. Importing directly from China brings barriers —the language, the distance, who to turn to— and our job is to make them a non-issue. We handle your shipment from China to Portugal end to end —transport, documentation and customs—, with a close, personal service in your language when you need it, and the prices you only get by working from the origin itself.

Why work with a forwarder at origin

Better price, no middlemen

You work with the people at the port of departure in China, not a middleman in Portugal that subcontracts. Fewer links, better price.

Control from the factory

We're where your goods are made and loaded: we coordinate pickup, consolidation and shipping from the very first metre.

We know the ground

We know Chinese carriers, ports and export formalities inside out. We pick the best combination of factory, port and carrier to Portugal.

Close service, no language barrier

We work in writing and can reply in Portuguese or Spanish, as well as English, the common standard in international shipping. Every detail stays clear and documented — no language barrier with the origin.

Entry ports in Portugal

The best port depends on where your final destination in Portugal is. We pick the one that connects best to cut inland transport cost and time.

Sines

Portugal's great deep-water Atlantic port and one of Europe's fastest-growing container hubs. A key transhipment point in MSC's global network, with direct connections to Asia. The great Atlantic gateway for trade with China.

Lisbon

The country's main historic port, on the river Tagus near its outlet to the Atlantic. It concentrates much of Portugal's foreign trade across several specialised terminals. Ideal for central Portugal and the Lisbon metropolitan area.

Leixões

The northern port, next to Porto, handling around a quarter of Portugal's port traffic. The best entry for the industrial north of Portugal and the Douro valley.

Setúbal

South of Lisbon, specialised in roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) cargo, automotive and bulk. A useful alternative for project cargo and industrial volumes towards the centre-south.

We also operate with other Portuguese points: Lisbon (airport LIS) · Porto (OPO) · Aveiro · Figueira da Foz

Transit times and transport modes

Sea · 30–40 days

The most cost-effective option. FCL (full container) or LCL (groupage) depending on your volume, to Sines, Lisbon or Leixões.

Air · 6–8 days

For urgent or high-value cargo, via Lisbon (LIS) or Porto (OPO). Fast and tracked in real time.

Rail + road · ask us

The China–Europe train doesn't reach Portugal directly, but it can be combined: rail to a terminal on the continent and an onward road leg to Portugal. A middle option between sea and air; ask us about availability and timing for your route.

Customs and taxes when importing into Portugal

We take care of clearance. Portugal is part of the EU customs union: to import you need an EORI number and an import declaration is filed. Customs duty (based on the product's TARIC code, common across the EU) and import VAT, at 23% standard with reduced rates for some products, are settled. We help with tariff classification and coordinate clearance with a customs agent at destination, so your cargo enters without surprises.

How the EU's common customs works

How it works, step by step

  1. We collect at the factory in China and review the paperwork.
  2. Export clearance at origin and loading via the best Chinese port.
  3. International transport (sea or air) with tracking.
  4. Import clearance in Portugal: duty, VAT and formalities.
  5. Final delivery to your warehouse or address, anywhere in Portugal.

Importing from China to Portugal?

Tell us what you need to move and where in Portugal. We'll give you a clear quote, with every cost broken down and no surprises. No commitment.