Porto's maritime trade once entered directly through the mouth of the Douro, but a shifting sandbank and rock-strewn channel made the bar notoriously dangerous, and cargo handling on the river was ordered to stop in 1942. What remains today is essentially a tourism waterway — river cruises and the port-wine heritage of the rabelo boats — rather than a working freight port. For forwarders, PT DOU therefore carries no independent commercial cargo role. Containers, bulk, breakbulk and Ro-Ro for the northern region move through Leixões, about five kilometres north, with Aveiro as a secondary option.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Oporto?▼

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

Where is the port of Oporto located?▼

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

What is the size of the port Oporto?▼

Oporto is a Very Small harbor of type River (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Oporto?▼

The channel depth of Oporto is 3.4 meters.

Location & Weather

41.15000, -8.66667

Channel depth: 3.4 m

Transit time routes from Oporto

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

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