Sea freight, air freight and car shipping from Dubai to Portugal through Lisbon, Leixões and Sines, with customs clearance and delivery by our network partner office in Portugal.
Overview
MegaSpeed Cargo ships full containers, cars, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Portugal. Sea freight leaves Jebel Ali for Sines, Lisbon or Leixões near Porto, and air cargo flies to Lisbon or Porto. Our network partner office in Portugal handles customs clearance and delivery.
Sines is Portugal's main deep-sea container port and receives the large services from Asia and the Gulf, while Lisbon and Leixões serve the two biggest cities. We choose the port by the delivery address, not only by the sea rate.
We ship commercial cargo for Portuguese importers and household goods and cars for people relocating from the UAE. Send us the details for a quote with the current routing.
Services
Choose by cargo size, value and deadline. Then we recommend the option that fits and quote it with the current routing.
Full containers from Jebel Ali to Sines, Lisbon and Leixões.
Air cargo from Dubai to Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro.
Cars, SUVs, classics and commercial vehicles shipped from Dubai to Portugal in a container, by RoRo where a service runs, or by air when speed matters.
When a car is needed fast, we fly it from Dubai as air cargo, secured on an aircraft pallet.
Best for: supercars, classics and urgent deliveries
Car shipping by airGoods from several UAE suppliers are collected at our Jebel Ali facility, checked and then shipped as one consignment.
Best for: buyers sourcing from more than one supplier
Consolidation servicesExcavators, generators and oversized equipment travel on flat racks or open tops, or as breakbulk when they are too large for a container.
Best for: construction and industrial equipment
Heavy machinery shippingPorts and routing
Portugal has three main container gateways. Sines handles the long-haul ships, while Lisbon and Leixões are closest to the two main cities.
| Gateway | Serves | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Sines | Southern and central Portugal, and Lisbon by road or rail | Deep-sea container services |
| Lisbon | Lisbon region | Containers and RoRo |
| Leixões | Porto and the north | Containers and vehicles |
| Lisbon Airport (LIS) | Lisbon and the south | Main air cargo airport |
| Porto Airport (OPO) | Northern Portugal | Air cargo |
From the port, cargo goes by truck to the receiver. Our network partner office arranges delivery to Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Faro and elsewhere on the mainland.
Dubai and Portugal
Our Dubai team runs the export side. Our network partner office in Portugal handles the arrival side, so you deal with one company from quote to delivery.
The importer provides the EORI number and pays the duty and VAT. We quote destination charges separately, so you see them before you book.
Car shipping
UAE cars are left-hand drive, like Portuguese cars. The costs to watch are EU duty and VAT plus Portugal's vehicle tax (ISV), which depends on engine size and CO2.
| Container | RoRo (roll-on roll-off) | Air freight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it travels | Secured inside a 20ft or 40ft container | Driven onto a vehicle carrier, then parked on a secure deck | Secured on an aircraft pallet and flown as air cargo |
| Capacity | Up to 6 cars in a 40ft container | One vehicle per booking, any size the vessel accepts | One car per booking, within the aircraft size limits |
| Suits | High-value, classic or modified cars, and also non-running vehicles | Running cars, trucks and machinery on wheels, especially on a budget | Supercars, classics and cars needed urgently |
| Speed and cost | Regular sailings to the main ports at sea freight rates | Depends on current RoRo sailings to Portuguese ports; we confirm when you ask | Fastest option, at a higher cost than sea |
ISV can be a large part of the cost for big engines. Ask us for an estimate before you buy. To drive your own car in Europe for a short stay only, see shipping a car with a carnet.
Customs
Portugal applies EU customs rules through the Tax and Customs Authority (AT). Duty follows the common EU tariff; VAT follows the Portuguese rate.
Documents
We check the paperwork with you before booking, so the cargo is not held on arrival.
How it works
Six steps, one point of contact.
First, tell us what you are shipping, where it is now and where it needs to go in Portugal.
We recommend the method and route, then quote the Dubai side and the destination side clearly.
Next, we book the sailing or flight and also confirm the paperwork for both countries.
We collect the cargo in the UAE, then load it at Jebel Ali and clear it for export.
You receive the Bill of Lading or Air Waybill and updates until arrival.
Finally, our network partner office clears the goods through customs in Portugal and arranges delivery.
Cost
Freight rates change with the market, so we quote each shipment on current rates. These are the factors that move the price.
Sea freight is priced per container, while air freight is priced on chargeable weight from a 45 kg minimum.
Port-to-port costs less, because door delivery adds destination handling, clearance and trucking.
Charged by Portuguese Customs (AT) on the customs value. Also, they are paid separately from freight.
FAQ
It depends on the method, the port and the sailing or flight you book. Air freight takes days, while sea freight takes several weeks, depending on the routing. We confirm the current transit time with each quote.
The price depends on the volume or weight, sea or air, port or door delivery, and current freight rates. Duty and VAT are paid on top of freight. Send us your cargo details for a quote based on this week's rates.
Air cargo starts at 45 kg chargeable weight. We are a freight forwarder, not a courier, so we do not ship documents or small parcels. Chargeable weight is the actual or the volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
We work with a network partner office in Portugal. It handles customs clearance, release and delivery, while our Dubai team manages booking, export clearance and your updates.
Sines, Lisbon and Leixões near Porto, and by air to Lisbon and Porto. Tell us the delivery city and we will suggest the most practical gateway.
Yes. Cars travel in a container, by RoRo where a service runs, or by air when speed matters. UAE cars are left-hand drive, but GCC-specification cars often lack EU type approval, so check that the car can be registered in Portugal before you buy.
For a passenger car from outside the EU, import duty is normally 10% and VAT 23%. Portugal also charges ISV, based on engine size and CO2, and an annual circulation tax once registered.
Possibly. Transfer of residence relief can waive duty and VAT if you lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and owned and used the car for at least 6 months before moving. The car cannot be sold or lent for 12 months after import, and customs decides each case.
Yes. Our network partner office clears the shipment and delivers it to your address anywhere in Portugal. Port-to-port shipping is also available if you use your own customs broker.
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