March 2026

CE Marking & China Exports to Portugal: What’s Required   Introduction If you are a Chinese exporter or cross-border e-commerce seller who wants to sell in Portugal, you need to know what CE marking means. It’s the key to getting in. Portugal is a full member of the European Union and the European Economic Area […]

HS Code Errors on China–Portugal Shipments: The Hidden Cost   Introduction Every year, tens of thousands of containers travel from Chinese manufacturing and business hubs to Portuguese ports, mostly Lisbon (Alcântara) and Leixões near Porto. Most people get through customs without any problems. But a large and often overlooked part of those shipments carries a

EU Customs Entry via Portugal: Common Mistakes That Delay Clearance   Introduction Portugal is no longer merely a little EU member on the Atlantic coast. Its deep-water ports, especially Sines, which is currently one of the fastest-growing container terminals in Europe, have made it a major entry point for goods into the European single market.

DDP Shipping to Portugal: What Importers Need to Know About the 23% VAT   Introduction DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) has become a more and more appealing shipping option for anyone bringing goods into Portugal. This includes retailers in Lisbon who get their goods from China, e-commerce sellers who ship to Portuguese customers, and Amazon FBA

China–Portugal Air Freight: When Speed Justifies the Cost   Introduction When it comes to international trade, the most important question to ask when picking a shipping method is: how much is time valuable to your business? Air freight is at the top end of the China–Portugal corridor because it is faster, more dependable for high-value

Rail Freight from China to Portugal: Is It Still Worth It?   Introduction When the first goods train from China to Europe left Yiwu in 2014, many people thought it was mostly a political move with steel wheels. The picture is quite different now, ten years later. In 2024, more than 15,000 rail excursions went

Sines vs. Lisbon: Which Portuguese Port Works Better for Your Cargo?     Introduction Portugal is a big player in European marine logistics. The country is located in the southwestern edge of Europe, right on the Atlantic Ocean. It is at the crossroads of trade routes that connect Europe to Asia, North America, West Africa,

China to Portugal Sea Freight: Current Rates & Transit Options     Introduction China and Portugal are on opposite sides of the Eurasian landmass, yet the commercial route that connects them is busier, has more options, and is cheaper than most importers think. In 2024, the two countries traded about $8 billion worth of commodities

Cross-Border E-Commerce Boom: What It Means for Freight Between China and Spain   Introduction It’s hard to ignore the numbers. For the first time ever, China’s cross-border e-commerce exports reached 2.15 trillion yuan in 2024. This was a 16.9% increase from the year before. At the same time, Chinese retailers sent 12 million packages to

Air Freight China to Spain: When Speed Is Worth the Price   Introduction Spain is one of China’s most important trading partners in Southern Europe, and the trade connection between the two countries has gotten stronger over the past ten years. Trade between China and Spain has increased steadily, with Chinese exports to Spain including