Description

Located in the northwest of Portugal, on the Atlantic coast, the port of Viana do Castelo develops its activities on both banks of the Lima River. It is about 31 miles from the port of Leixões and 44 miles from the port of Vigo.

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The Port of Viana do Castelo has installed capacity to handle more than 1,000,000 tons of cargo per year.

It is made up of 2 quay stretches, with a total length of 487 meters, on the south bank, and a pier 300 meters long located on the north bank.

Focused on the movement of various types of cargo, the current traffic structure is predominantly composed of fractional general cargo and solid and liquid bulk.

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Equipped with excellent infrastructures and able to satisfy the demands of the demand, the port of Viana do Castelo is affirmed as a determining factor for the capture of investments and as a strategic instrument for the socio-economic development of the region.

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In the port jurisdiction, an industrial unit is installed to carry out the shipbuilding and repair activity, with a total area of 245,000 m2, equipped with 2 dry docks, 2 construction platforms and a drainage basin. The shipyards are operated by the company West Sea - Estaleiros Navais, Lda.

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Specialization

• Ocean Renewable Energy Cluster

• Vessels Cluster

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Port Capacity