Container Shipping to Lisbon — Get Instant Quotes
Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to Lisbon?
- Stable berth windows. Lisbon just leapt 99 places in the latest World Bank CPPI efficiency ranking, cutting average quay times. (portodelisboa.pt)
- Rapid inland reach. Daily road links move boxes from the Alcântara, Santa Apolónia and Sotagus terminals to Setúbal, Évora and Madrid in < 24 h.
- Air-freight fallback. Lisbon Airport handles ≈ 200 ,000 t of cargo each year—door-to-door in 3-5 days for urgent restocks. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Transparent landed cost. Portugal applies standard EU duty (mostly ≤ 5 %) and a 23 % VAT; our quote engine pre-calculates both.
Our Container Shipping Services to Lisbon
Full Container Load (FCL)
High-volume shippers land sealed 20′, 40′ & 40′ HC boxes at Alcântara (Liscont) or Santa Apolónia (Sotagus)—ideal for consumer electronics, auto parts and wine imports.
Less-than-Container Load (LCL)
SMEs save up to 50 % on < 15 m³ consignments via weekly LCL consolidations that devan inside Alcântara’s bonded CFS—perfect for boutique fashion or cork-industry inputs.
Popular mode: LCL is picking up fast among e-commerce brands, while bulk machinery and foodstuffs stay FCL.
Major port / airport served: Port of Lisbon (PTLIS); urgent cargo via LIS airport.
Typical cargo: Machinery, apparel, electronics, specialty foods, wine & olive oil.
Transit-time references:
- Rotterdam → Lisbon: feeder ≈ 3–4 days.
- Shanghai → Lisbon (via Sines leg): ≈ 35–38 days
- Los Angeles → Lisbon: ≈ 21–25 days according to recent schedules.
Country-specific challenge: River-tide windows restrict large-draft arrivals; booking early secures favorable slots.
Alternative option: Air freight trims door-to-door to 3–5 days via LIS for high-value pharma and AOG parts.
Container shipping rates to Lisbon
How much does it cost to ship a container to Lisbon?
How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to Lisbon?
- East Asia → Lisbon: 35–40 days
- North Europe → Lisbon: 3–8 days feeder
- US East/West Coast → Lisbon: 21–30 days
Air freight door-to-door: 3–5 days via LIS.
Popular Routes and Ports Feeding Lisbon
Asia-Med loops trans-ship at Valencia or Gioia Tauro, then sail direct up the Tagus; North-Europe feeders depart Rotterdam & Antwerp 2–3 times weekly; Atlantic strings link New York and Halifax. Inland trucking distributes to Porto, Guarda and across the Spanish border overnight.
Steps to Book Your Container Shipment with iContainers
- Quote – enter origin, destination and cargo specs for an instant price.
- Upload docs – commercial invoice, packing list & HS codes.
- Book & pay securely online.
- Track vessel, customs and drayage milestones in real time.
- Clear – settle EU duty + 23 % VAT and release your box.
- Deliver – arrange last-mile truck to warehouse, free zone or Amazon ES/FR hub.
What Can You Ship in a Container to Lisbon?
| Common commodities | Restricted / Prohibited |
|---|---|
| Machinery & auto parts | Counterfeit brands |
| Electronics & appliances | Hazardous chemicals without APA permit |
| Wine, olive oil & cork | Tobacco & alcohol (subject to excise) |
| Fashion & footwear | Endangered timber species |
FAQs About Shipping Containers to Lisbon
Most goods clear at 0–5 % EU duty plus 23 % VAT on the CIF value.
Yes—below 15 m³ you avoid paying for unused FCL space, typically saving 40–60 %.
Not mandatory, but strongly recommended—add door-to-door cover at checkout.
Secure space 6–8 weeks ahead to avoid tide-window shortages and peak-season GRIs.