Shipping from China to Portugal

Sea Freight Service

Transit time: 25–45 days, depending on origin, destination port, and route.
Shipping options:
FCL (Full Container Load): entire container for one customer; less handling, lower risk of damage, faster customs clearance, convenient pickup at destination.
LCL (Less than Container Load): share container space with other shipments; cost-effective for small shipments but may require waiting for consolidation.
Major ports in Portugal:
Lisbon: largest port; major import hub, also the world’s largest cork export port.
Porto: well-connected by rail, road, and air; handles general cargo.
Sines: southwest coast; provides bunkering, towing, and container services.
Notes: Sea freight often requires transshipment at European ports; plan ahead due to longer transit times.

Air Freight Service

Transit time: 4–8 days (express shipping: 2–6 days)
Fastest option, ideal for urgent, high-value, or perishable goods.
Important considerations:
Air freight charges are based on billable weight, calculated from both volume and weight.
Cargo may be general or special, requiring additional handling for fragile, hazardous, or temperature-sensitive goods.
Main airports in Portugal: Lisbon, Porto, Faro; served by TAP Air Portugal and SATA.

Rail Freight Service

Transit time: 18–25 days, depending on origin and route.
Major routes:
Yiwu — Madrid: 13,052 km, ~21 days
Shenzhen — Portugal: via European hubs, 18–25 days including customs clearance and last-mile delivery
Benefits: Rail freight is faster than sea freight and more cost-effective than air freight. It is suitable for medium-sized shipments and inland distribution.