Considered an important link in the connection between the Mediterranean and the North of Europe, and a revolving plaque of international commerce between Europe, America and Africa, the Port of Lisbon has maintained over the years its national leadership within the segments of containerised cargo and bulk agricultural foodstuffs.

Port activities are developed on both banks of the river. The handling of containerised cargo, Roll-on/Roll-off and the majority of breakbulk cargo is concentrated on the northern bank. On the South bank there are  various terminals specialised in liquid and solid bulk.