
Also known as Porto de Leixões
The Port of Leixões (, ) is one of Portugal's largest seaports and the primary maritime gateway for the Northern Region. Located in Matosinhos, just north of Porto and approximately from the Douro River mouth, the port handles diverse cargoes including containers, bulk cargoes, breakbulk and ro-ro, as well as serving cruise ships and fishing vessels. It is connected to Portugal's national railway network by the Leixões line.
The Port of Leixões (, ) is one of Portugal's largest seaports and the primary maritime gateway for the Northern Region. Located in Matosinhos, just north of Porto and approximately from the Douro River mouth, the port handles diverse cargoes including containers, bulk cargoes, breakbulk and ro-ro, as well as serving cruise ships and fishing vessels. It is connected to Portugal's national railway network by the Leixões line.
Construction started in 1884 and the port started operating in 1886, providing a safer and more reliable alternative to the hazardous Douro River bar, which had long posed risks to shipping. Since then, Leixões has undergone multiple expansions and modernization efforts throughout the 20th and 21st centuries to accommodate larger vessels and growing trade volumes. A major upgrade project started in 2023 aims to deepen the access channel and extend the north breakwater to enhance capacity and operational efficiency.
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