Large cruise ships berthing along the breakwater, not cargo cranes, set the scene at Funchal (PT FNC), which since 2007 has been given over entirely to cruise, passenger and ferry traffic — including the inter-island link to Porto Santo — and is managed by regional authority APRAM. The port set a passenger record in 2024 with 728,604 cruise visitors across 316 calls. Commercial freight for Madeira — containers, general cargo, dry and liquid bulk, and RoRo — passes through Caniçal (PT CNL) about 19 kilometres away, the only port on the island able to take containerised cargo. Funchal increasingly serves as a supply and restocking base for cruise lines. For forwarders with Madeira consignments, Funchal's freight relevance is therefore limited, and Caniçal — often fed in feeder service via Lisbon or Leixões — is the operative port. Customs clearance for imports to Madeira runs through the Portuguese tax and customs authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Funchal?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Funchal is PT FNC. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Funchal located?▼

The port of Funchal is located in Portugal (North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Funchal?▼

Funchal is a Large harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Funchal?▼

The channel depth of Funchal is 12.5 meters.

Location & Weather

32.63333, -16.91667

Channel depth: 12.5 m

Transit time routes from Funchal

Lisbon → Shanghai Lisbon → Shenzhen Lisbon → Guangzhou Lisbon → Hong Kong Lisbon → Tokyo Lisbon → Busan

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