Porto - NAVEX- Empresa Portuguesa de Navegacao, S.A. (Leixoes)
Porto - NAVEX- Empresa Portuguesa de Navegacao, S.A. is a longstanding Portuguese shipping and forwarding company with a history dating back to 1967. Based in Porto with a broader national footprint, NAVEX operates as part of Group ETE, a leading maritime group in Portugal that covers ship agency, forwarding and logistics, maritime transport, port operations and ship repair. The company emphasizes a robust presence across major ports in Portugal, including Lisbon, Leixoes, Madeira and the Azores, and maintains a network of agents at origin and destination to ensure a connected and responsive service offering.
NAVEX positions itself as a full-service shipping and logistics partner. Its service portfolio includes containerized transportation options (FCL and LCL) with capabilities for full stuffing and stripping of containers. The company also provides warehousing facilities for storage of regular and irregular items, along with inventory control and value-added services such as picking and delivery. NAVEX offers door-to-door inland transport, with versatility to arrange specialized trucking services and integration with other modes of transport, including rail or barge, depending on customer needs. Customs clearance, surveillance and insurance are among the value-added services available to clients, and NAVEX emphasizes the ability to tailor logistics solutions to individual requirements.
Project cargo is highlighted as a key strength for NAVEX, with experience coordinating shipments of industrial installations, large machinery and other sizeable equipment. The company can manage shipbroking activities and chartering contracts to support diverse cargo requirements, including complex operations that may involve specialized trucking. NAVEX also notes its significant operational reach in major Portuguese ports and its role in promoting national and Cape Verdean ports, including services linked to cruise and superyacht itineraries in the Mid-Atlantic region. The company emphasizes a customer-service-centric approach, with an experienced team and sophisticated IT tools intended to enhance connectivity with clients, ship owners and maritime authorities. NAVEX presents itself as the largest agent in Portugal in terms of vessel calls, underscoring its active engagement in port calls and ship agency work.
In summary, NAVEX offers a comprehensive suite of logistics and forwarding services designed to support integrated intermodal transport, with a particular emphasis on containerized shipping, project cargo, customs support, and tailored end-to-end logistics solutions for clients operating across Portugal and beyond.
