Cargo from United Kingdom to Portugal
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Door-to-Door Cargo Services from the United Kingdom to Portugal
Neva Logistics streamlines groupage shipping, out-of-gauge transport, full truck load (FTL) moves, personal effects relocations, air freight over 50 kg and same-day express delivery on the busy UK → Portugal corridor. Whether you need pallets from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool or Bristol sent to Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Braga or Coimbra, our multimodal network delivers swiftly and safely.
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What We Transport UK → PT
From British factories and fulfilment hubs to Portuguese ports and inland cities, we move freight of every description. All consignments are pre-cleared through UK CDS and Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira for hassle-free border crossings via Dover, Portsmouth, Heathrow, Lisbon Airport and the Port of Leixões.
Why Choose Neva Logistics
Our integrated UK–Portugal solution combines multi-carrier air options, daily road departures and coast-to-coast last-mile, all managed by a single point of contact and live tracking API.
Pan-Iberian reach
Coverage from Lisbon to Madeira and the Azores.
Customs nailed
Export MRN, T1 transit and Portuguese SAD handled in-house.
48-hour express
Dedicated vans reach Porto from London in two days.
Real-time visibility
GPS & IoT sensors for location, temperature and shock.
Transit Times & Shipping Costs UK → Portugal
- ✈️ Air freight: 1–2 business days to LIS / OPO via LHR, LGW & MAN
- 🚚 Road freight: FTL 2–4 days, groupage pallets 4–6 days door-to-door
- ⛴️ Sea + road: Weekly short-sea sailings from Portsmouth to Leixões for oversized cargo
- 💰 Quote drivers: weight, volume, service speed, Incoterms
| Service | Typical Transit | Charge Basis | Max. Market Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight (≥50 kg) | 1–2 days | per kg (chargeable weight) | £6.00 / kg |
| Groupage pallet | 4–6 days | per EUR-pallet (1.2 × 0.8 m) | €250 / pallet |
| Full truck load | 2–4 days | 13.6 m curtain-sider | €3 000 / FTL |
*Rates shown are the upper end of current market pricing and may vary with fuel, seasonality and surcharges.
Import Duties & VAT in Portugal
🏠 Personal belongings
Relocating families may claim Transfer of Residence relief (Art. 72, Portuguese Customs Code).
- 🔹 Duty: 0 % once approved
- 🔹 VAT: 0 % on used household goods
- 🔹 Docs: EU customs form, passport, inventory
🏢 Commercial cargo
EU-origin products enter duty-free under the Trade & Cooperation Agreement; non-EU goods follow the Common Customs Tariff (0–12 %).
- 🔹 Duty: 0 % for qualifying EU origin
- 🔹 VAT: 23 % calculated on CIF + duty
- 🔹 Extra: Excise taxes on alcohol/tobacco
Frequently Asked Questions: UK → Portugal
Which documents do I need for Portuguese import?
Commercial invoice, packing list, CMR/air waybill, export MRN, and Portuguese SAD entry linked to your PT EORI.
How long does groupage shipping take?
Door-to-door 4–6 working days from collection in Manchester to delivery in Lisbon.
Can you ship temperature-controlled goods?
Yes, GDP-compliant reefers and active air containers maintain +2 °C / +8 °C or –20 °C as required.
What items are restricted?
Firearms, narcotics, counterfeit goods, endangered species, and meat/dairy without health certificates.
Is cargo insurance compulsory?
Not legally, but we strongly recommend all-risk cover for high-value or fragile shipments. We arrange it on request.
Which Portuguese ports and airports do you serve?
Key gateways are Lisbon Airport, Porto Airport, Port of Leixões and Port of Lisbon.
Client Reviews: UK → Portugal
“Our out-of-gauge packaging line left Liverpool on Monday and was unloaded in Porto by Thursday morning. Fantastic scheduling.”
🏭 James W., Liverpool → Porto
“Air freight of 120 kg spare parts landed in Lisbon within 36 hours with flawless customs support.”
✈️ Angela R., London → Lisbon
“Four pallets of craft beer reached Braga unbroken and at +5 °C. We’ll be booking monthly.”
🍺 Oliver P., Manchester → Braga
“Relocation from Bristol to Faro — boxes labelled, no surprises on duties, courteous drivers. Highly recommended.”
🏠 Sarah & Tom, Bristol → Faro
