Around 870 vessels call at Ponta Delgada (PT PDL) each year, moving roughly 75,000 TEU of containerised cargo alongside liquid bulk, dry bulk and general cargo. The commercial quay stretches 1,244 metres with two main berths: Quay -10 (220 m, 10 m draft) and Quay -12 (565 m, 12 m draft). The container terminal yard covers 45,000 m² on the southern coast of São Miguel, the principal port of Portugal's Azores. Operated by Portos dos Açores, the harbour also hosts a fishing port under Lotaçor and a dedicated cruise terminal. As an isolated mid-Atlantic archipelago and outermost EU region, the Azores depend on this port for supplies; customs and import follow Portuguese and EU rules. Island distribution is by road on São Miguel and by inter-island feeders. Shippers serving other islands can also route via Praia da Vitória on Terceira.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ponta Delgada?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Ponta Delgada is PT PDL. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Ponta Delgada located?▼

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

What is the size of the port Ponta Delgada?▼

Ponta Delgada is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Ponta Delgada?▼

The channel depth of Ponta Delgada is 7.9 meters.

Location & Weather

37.73333, -25.66667

Channel depth: 7.9 m

Transit time routes from Ponta Delgada

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

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