According to a comprehensive report by WorldWay: The "Economic Daily" reported on the 14th that data just released by the Portuguese Transport Authority shows that in the first 5 months of 2014, the cargo throughput of Portugal's seven major ports (Lisbon, Sines, Setúbal, Aveiro, Figueira da Foz, Viana do Castelo, and Douro and Leixões) achieved new success, reaching 32.5 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.3%. Among them, the Port of Sines continued to lead, accounting for 41.8% of the total throughput, followed by the ports of Leixões and Lisbon, accounting for 23% and 15.3% respectively.
During the same period, the container (TEU) throughput of Portuguese ports also hit a new high, with a year-on-year increase of 19.9%. Among them, the Port of Sines ranked first with 48.5%, followed by the ports of Leixões and Lisbon, accounting for 27.1% and 19.1% respectively.
Source: Economic and Commercial Counselor's Office of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Portugal
WorldWay Editor
