Portugal Storage: Bonded, Sines and Madeira IBC
Portugal is the EU's Atlantic gateway. The Port of Sines is one of Europe's deepest container hubs; Madeira IBC bundles tax and storage benefits; entreposto aduaneiro defers duty and IVA until EU release. ZunaPro provides pallet- and m³-priced space in Lisboa, Porto, Sines and Madeira.
Entreposto Aduaneiro — bonded customs warehousing
Entreposto Aduaneiro defers duty + IVA on non-EU imports until the goods clear into free circulation. Type A (public) and Type D (private) are both available. ZunaPro operates bonded floors at Lisboa MARL and Sines Logistic Park.
Port of Sines — Atlantic gateway
Porto de Sines, operated by PSA, offers 18 m draught — among Europe's deepest. It is a natural hub for Brazil, China and US East Coast lanes. Adjacent ZILS (Zona Industrial e Logística de Sines) free industrial zone adds tax benefits.
Madeira IBC storage advantages
Madeira IBC includes the Caniçal Zona Franca free zone. Benefits: 5% IRC, deferred customs duties, IVA exemption on raw-material imports destined for re-export. Optimal for PALOP (Angola, Mozambique, Brazil, Cabo Verde) re-export.
Storage types and pricing
| Type | Pallet/mo | m³/mo | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Lisboa | €18-25 | €14-20 | MARL Loures |
| General Porto | €16-22 | €12-18 | Maia |
| Bonded warehouse | €28-38 | €22-30 | Sines / Lisboa |
| Madeira free zone | €22-30 | €18-24 | Caniçal |
| Chilled (+2/+4 °C) | €45-65 | €35-50 | Lisboa |
Insurance, fire and security
- SCIE Class 4 fire safety (Decreto-Lei 220/2008)
- Goods insurance 0.15-0.30% all-risk
- RGPD-compliant CCTV (90-day retention)
- Certifications: ISO 9001, 14001, 22000 (food)
- HACCP food-grade lane optional
Re-export and the PALOP corridor
Portuguese-speaking economies — Angola, Mozambique, Brazil, Cabo Verde, São Tomé — naturally route imports through Portugal thanks to language, regulatory and customs familiarity. Madeira IBC + Sines lets Turkish or non-EU manufacturers build a origin → Portugal hub → PALOP / Brazil chain.