Q: What information do you need from me so I can obtain a quote for freight to Portugal ?
A: We would require the weight in kilos, the dimensions in centimetres (length x width x height) the collection postcode and the delivery postcode in Portugal.
Q: What is the best way to contact you for a quote for freight to Portugal ?
A: For the fastest reply, the best way to contact us is via email - operations@bfreight.co.uk - this email is monitored by our quotes team who will reply immediately.
You can also contact us by phone - 0044 (0)1277 655 553
Q: You are based in Essex but we are elsewhere in England, can you still cover my area ?
A: We have trucks empty daily across the UK in most major cities and happy clients all over the UK - the location of our office doesnt affect our UK coverage.
Q: Do you arrange shipments from / to private addresses in Portugal ?
A: We can take shipments to private addresses in Portugal but we only deliver to the kerbside, not up stairs in lifts etc.
Q: Do you do removals to Portugal ?
A: We DO NOT take baggage or household removals of furniture.
Q: Do you transport hazardous goods to Portugal ?
A: We do transport hazardous goods to Portugal but we will require to know the hazardous class, UN number, packing group and flashpoint to quote.
Q: Do you arrange frozen / refrigerated groupage shipments to Portugal ?
A: We DO NOT arrange frozen / refrigerated loads
Q: Do you arrange car transport to Portugal ?
A: We do not transport cars or vehicles to Portugal
Q: Can you arrange the paperwork for trans-shipments under EX1 ?
A: We can arrange EX1 forms for shipments transitting through other countries on their journey. We need to know that an EX1 form is required BEFORE quoting and bookings we can only do this via certain ports.
Q: Do you carry wines and spirits to Portugal ?
A: We do not carry wines and spirits to Portugal as it can cause delays to other urgent cargo on the vehicle
Q: Do you offer insurance for freight to Portugal ?
A: Full marine insurance is available on request, please add this with your quote request
Q: How do we open an account with your company ?
A: Call or email us for a credit application form, we normally require immediate payment on the first shipment but credit is given thereafter (depending on credit status).
FULL LOAD FREIGHT TO Portugal
We will discuss your needs and guide you through the decision process of finding a suitable full load truck / trailer combination for your freight to Portugal.
We can offer a huge variety of truck and trailer types for your load :
Following its heyday as a global maritime power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence of its wealthiest colony of Brazil in 1822. A 1910 revolution deposed the monarchy; for most of the next six decades, repressive governments ran the country. In 1974, a left-wing military coup installed broad democratic reforms. The following year, Portugal granted independence to all of its African colonies. Portugal is a founding member of NATO and entered the EC (now the EU) in 1986.
LOCATION
Southwestern Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain
CLIMATE IN Portugal
maritime temperate; cool and rainy in north, warmer and drier in south
The International country calling code of Portugal is +351
Portugal City Area Telephone Codes
City codes not required
WHAT TIME ZONE IS Portugal IN ?
Portugal is in the Western European Time Zone. Western European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).
Time zone: WEST (Western Europe Summer Time)
Daylight Saving Time: +1 hour, Current time zone offset: +01:00 hours
Does Portugal observe Daylight Saving / Summer Time?
Like most states in Europe, Summer (Daylight-Saving) Time is observed in Portugal, where the time is shifted forward by 1 hour; 1 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).
After the Summer months the time in Portugal is shifted back by 1 hour to Western European Time (CET) or (GMT+1)
MAP OF Portugal
DRIVING IN Portugal
Be especially careful when setting
off from service stations or restaurants on the left side of the road.
Take care when overtaking - allow
more space between you and the car in front so you can see further down the
road ahead.
Portugal
has strict drink driving laws.
Seat belts front and rear are
obligatory everywhere.
Speed limits, shown below, are
implemented rigorously. Radar traps are frequent.
Remember - Speeding and other
traffic offences are subject to on-the-spot fines.
Speed Limits
Speed limits
Motorway
Open Road
Town
Alcohol mg/ml
Portugal
120 km/h
90-100 km/h
50 km/h
0.5
Other Laws
It is compulsory for the driver to carry a driving licence (Carta or Título de Condução). Valid Portuguese and EU country driving licences are accepted in Portugal. Certain non-EU licences are accepted for a period of time if accompanied with an International Driving Licence
Road tax (Imposto Unico de Circulação) must be paid annually
It is compulsory to carry vehicle registration documents (Título de Registo de Propriedade) and log book (Livrete), or DUA (All-in-One Vehicle Document - Documento Único Automóvel)
If a car is older than four years it is compulsory to have a valid IPO certificate (Documento de Inspecção Periódica Obrigatória) as proof of roadworthiness, along with the corresponding sticker placed in a pocket on the windshield
It is compulsory for the vehicle to have a garage service record (Livrete de Revisões)
It is obligatory to have at least Third Party Car Insurance (Seguro Automóvel Contra Terceiros) and display the corresponding sticker in a pocket on the windscreen
