The shipping platform

Location: Douro is located at the mouth of the Douro River, 2.5nm S of Leixoes. General overview: The port of Douro served the city of Oporto until improvements to the sister port of Leixoes have led to the port becoming almost inoperative. The port has been hindered by the hard bar in the river. The Porto Cruise Terminal (South Cruise Terminal) is the largest project ever for the opening of the Port of Leixões to the city and an important gateway of the region. It is situated at the South Mole of the Port of Leixões, just 3 Km from the city of Porto. The new Porto Cruise Terminal is located at the south mole of the Port of Leixões and comprises: ● Cruise Quay - Total quay length: 340 m - Depths: – 10m (ZHL) - Maximum ship dimension: 320 m mooring - Pilotage compulsory (for entry and leaving) - No limit for ship stay - ISPS compliance ● Passenger Station building, located in the central building of the complex, with several amenities for transit cruise liners or turnaround cruise vessels. With no limit capacity for passengers in transit and with capacity for 2,500 passengers in turnaround. ● River-sea Quay for the mooring of vessels that will provide tourist routes in the River Douro. ● Nautical Recreational Port for 170 vessels and essential support services for vessels as well as convenience areas and support facilities for sailors. Load line zone: Summer. Max size: LOA: 320 m, max draught: 10 m. The largest vessel called at the port: LOA: 196 m, draught: 2.4 m, deadweight: 2,700 t.