Port transformation under way in Portugal

Port of Leixoes

Almost $500 million is being poured into transforming an important Portuguese port.

The works will be carried out in phases, extending the breakwater and improving sea access to 14 metres. A new fishing port will be built, and one of the container terminals, to the south, will increase containerised cargo capacity from 650,000 TEU to 850,000 TEU, 

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