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Portugal: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 2 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Portugal.Lists last checked .
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No elevated country indicator for Portugal in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Portugal may still be on a list.
On the sanctions lists
2 entries on the official lists name Portugal — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.
| List | Entries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 2 | 2 | — | — |
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No new listings or removals naming Portugal recorded yet.
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Portugal: logistics and trade
Atlantic gateway / transhipment hub (Sines)
Portugal (PT) sits on the Iberian Atlantic coast and, as an EU member, acts as an Atlantic gateway and transhipment hub between Europe, Africa and the Americas. The country is part of the EU customs union and the eurozone; customs clearance runs electronically through the AT systems STADA-Importação (import) and AES/STADA-Exportação (export), and mainland import VAT (IVA) is 23 percent (reduced 13/6; Madeira 22/12/5, Azores 16/9/4). The main gateways are the deep-water port of Sines (containers, oil, LNG) plus Leixões, Lisbon and Setúbal, and for air cargo Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO) and Faro (FAO). Key corridors are the A1 Lisbon–Porto, the A6 and A25 towards Spain and the TEN-T Atlantic corridor with the Sines–Elvas/Badajoz freight rail axis. Main exports are vehicles and parts, machinery, textiles and wine; the top trading partners are Spain, France and Germany.
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Population
- 11,424,031
- Area
- 92,090 km²
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- South-western Europe / Iberian Peninsula
- Economic area
- EU (single market and customs union)
- Religions
- Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Judaism
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Sea · Road · Rail · Air
- Current situation
- Repeated stevedore strikes in Portuguese ports (including Lisbon and Setúbal) since May 2026, most recently 10.–11.7.2026, with further strike announcements; also a general strike on 3.6.2026 against the labour law reform «Trabalho XXI». Plan for delays at the ports. (Status 2026-07-19)
- Seasonal conditions
- Atlantic autumn and winter storms can briefly disrupt port operations; in summer heat and forest fire risk in the interior.
Main seaports
- Sines
Sines (PT SIE), Portugal's deepest port: Terminal XXI (PSA) up to 2.7M TEU transhipment, Galp refinery and LNG. Alternatives: Lisbon, Leixões, Algeciras.
- Porto De Leixoes
Leixões (PT LEI) near Porto is northern Portugal's largest port: ~715,000 TEU (2024), containers, bulk, RoRo and an oil terminal, run by YILPORT.
- Setubal
Setúbal (PT SET) is Portugal's main RoRo port on the Sado estuary, ~6.1M t/yr, VW car exports. Large container cargo via Lisbon or Sines.
- Aveiro
Aveiro (PT AVE), Portugal's fifth port: 4.44M tonnes in 9 months of 2025. Specialist in cement, bulk, breakbulk and RoRo. Containers via Leixões or Lisbon.
- Figueira Da Foz
Figueira da Foz (PT FDF): breakbulk and dry-bulk port at the Mondego mouth handling pulp, steel, timber and minerals. About 1.9M tonnes a year, no container lines.
- Faro
Faro (PT FAO) is a small Algarve commercial port for cement, salt and general cargo (about 532,000 t/year). Containers move via Sines or Lisbon.
Main cargo airports
- Lisbon Humberto Delgado AirportLIS
Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handled about 198,000 t of cargo in 2025. Terminal 6, Portway and Groundforce handling, belly freight to Brazil. Alt: Porto, Madrid.
- Francisco de Sá Carneiro AirportOPO
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO/LPPR), Porto: mainly passenger hub, 16.9m passengers 2025. Niche seafood cargo. Portugal's main freight gateway is Lisbon.
- Faro AirportFAO
Faro Airport (FAO/LPFR): topped 10 million passengers in 2025 (10.3m), heavily UK-driven; no commercial airfreight — Algarve supplied by road, shipments via Lisbon.
Road corridors
- A1 Lisbon–Porto
- A2 Lisbon–Algarve
- A6 Lisbon–Caia (border with Spain towards Madrid)
- A25 Aveiro–Vilar Formoso (border with Spain)
- A4 Porto–Vila Real–Quintanilha
Rail corridors
- Linha do Norte (Lisbon–Porto)
- TEN-T Atlantic Corridor (Sines/Lisbon/Leixões towards Spain)
- Linha do Sul
- Freight axis Sines–Elvas/Badajoz
Main trade lanes
- Portugal–Spain
- Portugal–EU (DE, FR, IT, NL)
- Portugal–United Kingdom
- Portugal–USA
- Portugal–Africa and Asia (transhipment via Sines)
Customs and import
Customs authority Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- STADA-Importação: electronic import declaration of the AT under the EU Customs Code (UZK) with TARIC and ICS2.
- Export customs system
- STADA-Exportação / AES: electronic export declaration of the AT under the EU Customs Code (UZK).
- Import VAT
- Mainland IVA: standard rate 23 percent, reduced rates 13 and 6 percent. Madeira 22/12/5 percent, Azores 16/9/4 percent.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- EU preferential agreements: movement certificate EUR.1, origin declaration on the invoice, and registered exporter (REX).
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- EU-harmonised prohibitions and restrictions: weapons, drugs, certain food and plants (SPS), species protection (CITES), cultural goods.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Customs declaration (STADA-Importação)
- EORI number
- Transport document (B/L, AWB or CMR)
- Proof of origin
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Export declaration (AES / STADA-Exportação)
- EORI number
- Transport document
- Proof of origin (EUR.1 / origin declaration)
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Low
- Customs delays
- Low
- Port congestion
- Low to medium
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium to high
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- Medium
- E-commerce relevance
- Medium to high
Trade
Top import partners
Top export partners
Top import goods
- Vehicles
- Crude oil
- Machinery
- Chemicals
- Food
Top export goods
- Vehicles
- Textiles
- Machinery
- Chemicals
- Wine
Typical cargo
- Vehicles and parts
- Machinery
- Mineral oil and energy
- Chemicals
- Textiles and footwear
- Wine and agricultural products
- Cork, paper and forestry products
Upcoming public holidays
- Restoration of IndependenceTue, 1 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- Immaculate ConceptionTue, 8 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
- Good FridayFri, 26 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Easter SundaySun, 28 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Freedom DaySun, 25 Apr 2027 · businesses closed
- Labour DaySat, 1 May 2027 · businesses closed
Latest logistics news
- High Diesel Prices: IRU Calls for Targeted Support for Transport Operators2 Nov 2026
The IRU demands relief measures due to high diesel prices. An association's demand does not yet replace a government decision on state aid.
- EU Parliament Wants to Relieve Small Businesses of Packaging Representative Obligations28 Oct 2026
The EU Parliament wants to relieve certain small companies of the authorized representative requirement. The position is not yet a valid exception.
- Lufthansa Awarded Minority Stake in TAP24 Oct 2026
Portugal has selected Lufthansa for entry into TAP Air Portugal. The stake is intended to strengthen its position in the South Atlantic; completion is still pending.
- EU Parliament Approves New Limits for Truck Toll Discounts14 Oct 2026
The EU Parliament approves new rules for truck toll discounts. Fleets should factor in the threshold as of July 2031 in long-term billing.
- ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) Becomes a Billion-Euro Project: EU Names Up to €85 Billion12 Oct 2026
ERTMS is intended to standardize European rail transport. To date, only around 10 percent of the TEN-T network has been equipped. Further expansion will be costly.
Logistics questions
What import VAT (IVA) applies in Portugal?
On the mainland the standard rate is 23 percent, with reduced rates of 13 and 6 percent. Madeira applies 22, 12 and 5 percent, the Azores 16, 9 and 4 percent.
Which customs authority is responsible and how do you file?
The Autoridade Tributaria e Aduaneira (AT) is responsible. Imports are filed electronically via STADA-Importacao and exports via AES / STADA-Exportacao.
Is Portugal part of the EU customs union?
Yes. Portugal has been an EU member since 1986. Goods move freely within the single market; the common EU external tariff and TARIC apply to third countries.
Which is Portugal's most important port?
Sines is the country's largest port, a deep-water facility and a major transhipment and energy hub (containers, oil, LNG). Other key ports are Leixoes, Lisbon and Setubal.
Which airports matter for air cargo?
The main cargo airports are Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), Porto Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO) and Faro (FAO), all operated by ANA Aeroportos de Portugal.
Which documents are required for import and export?
Typically a commercial invoice, packing list, electronic customs or export declaration, EORI number, transport document (B/L, AWB or CMR) and, for preferential trade, proof of origin (EUR.1 or origin declaration).
Does Portugal offer special location advantages for logistics and trade?
Yes. The Atlantic location makes Sines a gateway for transhipment between Europe, Africa and the Americas. In addition, the International Business Centre of Madeira (free trade zone) offers tax advantages.
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