Freight forwarding from and to Portugal
Freight forwarding Portugal - transit times, prices and particularities
Through Cargoboard you are able to book your transport to Portugal in a cost-efficient and uncomplicated way. With the help of our Europe-wide transport network we are able to handle your transport in just a few days. Find out now what to consider when shipping to Portugal.
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Alex G. 27. Jan. 2023Transit times for your shipment to Portugal
The transit times for your shipments vary depending on your selected shipping method and the specified pickup and delivery locations. In the following overview you can see the regular transit times for your transport from Germany to Portugal (mainland). Shipments to the Portuguese islands, may be delayed due to dependence on ferry sailing times.
You can easily view transit times for pan-European transports on our booking platform after entering your collection and delivery locations.
| Standard delivery | Premium delivery | |
| Groupage Freight | 5-9 business days | 4-7 business days |
| Less Than Truck Loads | 5-7 business days (collection within 3 business days) | 4-6 business days (collection on the selected business day) |
| Full Truck Loads | 5-7 business days (collection within 3 business days) | 4-6 business days (collection on the selected business day) |
Premium delivery
With premium delivery, the fastest possible delivery date is selected by default. Alternatively, a later delivery date can be selected during the offer configuration.
Premium delivery for pan-European shipments
If you want a fixed delivery date for a pan-European shipment, it is the last day of the specified regular transit time for the premium delivery option.
Premium delivery for groupage freight
If you request a fixed delivery date, we will store your shipments for up to 3 business days free of charge. These are counted from the last business day of the earliest possible term. For each additional business day, we will charge 5€ per pallet space and business day.
Shipping method Direct Loads
For Direct Loads from or to Portugal, transit times depend on vehicle availability and the covered distance. This shipping method is the fastest option for you, as the vehicle drives to the delivery location without transshipment. Shipments are usually delivered in 2-3 business days. If you want to book a direct load to one of the Portuguese islands, please contact us and we will do our best to realize your request.
Prices for transports to Portugal
The price of your shipment to Portugal is variable and highly dependent on the chosen shipping method. You can easily view daily updated cost information via our freight cost calculator.
Particularities for shipments to Portugal
Portugal has been member of the European Union since 1986, which is why the free movement of goods can take place to a large extent. This means that in most cases you can ship goods to Portugal without customs issues or export documents.
If you plan to ship your goods to the Azores, it is a special case under customs law, because although the islands politically belong to Portugal and thus to the EU, they are a special tax territory. Accordingly, when shipping to these islands, you need to prepare the following documents:
- Commercial invoice
- Export documents
- T2LF
If you wish, we will be happy to prepare the documents for you after the booking of your transport. To do so, simply select the add-on product "export declaration & customs documents" in the booking process.
Portugal as an economic area
Portugal's economy is particularly characterized by steel processing, agriculture, and the automotive and pulp industries. Among the most important trade partners are Germany and Spain, with a large number of imports of auto parts and machinery. The largest companies within the country are notable banks and companies operating in the construction industry.
The traffic infrastructure of Portugal
The Portuguese road network is well-developed by EU standards and extends over 82,900 kilometers. The important routes are covered by toll autoestradas(highways).
The main highways include:
- The A2: It connects the city of Porto in the north with Spain
- The A3: It is considered the most important highway in Portugal, as it connects Lisbon with the Algarve region and the Alentejo region
- The A6: It creates a link between the southeast of Lisbon to Spain, through the region of Alentejo
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