Concession activities fees

  • Following the Board of Directors' Resolution of January 25, 2018, and Directive No. 3/2023, of September 11, from ERSE - Entidade Reguladora dos Serviços Energéticos, which approves the update of the electricity tariff for the electricity sector to be effective from January 1, 2023, the tariff for Low Voltage (LV) Electricity Supply in the ports of Leixões and Viana do Castelo and in the Douro Navigable Waterway is published.

     

    1. The low-voltage electricity supply rates, according to the type of tariff and contracted power, are as follows:

    Tariff Type Unit Euros
    With Single Rate    
    Up to 2,3 kVA KWh 0,1578
    Up to 20,7 kVA KWh 0,1624
    More than 20,7 kVA KWh 0,1599

    With Tri-Hourly Tariff

    (more than 20,7 kVA)

    		    
    Peak Hours KWh 0,2881
    Off-Peak Hours KWh 0,1599
    Off-Hours KWh 0,0951

     

    2- The monthly power rates due for the supply of electricity at low voltage are as follows:

    Contracteed Power (kVA) Monthly Tariff (Euros)
    1.15 2,4427
    2.30 4,0611
    3.45 5,1349
    4.60 6,6833
    5.75 8,2225
    6.90 9,7648
    10.35 14,3856
    13.80 19,0095
    17.26 23,6303
    20.70 28,2541
    27.60 37,7634
    34.50 46,9776
    41.40 56,1918
    >41.40 1,3573 €/kVA

    3. The supply of electricity at Medium Voltage will be billed at the price provided by the energy supplier, plus 20% for administrative charges.

    Directive 17/2022

    The Board of Directors of APDL, SA

  • Considering the significant increases in electricity supply costs observed in recent months, the Board of Directors of APDL, in a meeting on May 26, 2022, decided to update the tariff for Low Voltage Electricity Supply to vessels (OPS) at the ports of Leixões, Viana do Castelo, and the Douro Navigable Waterway..

    This Order of Service No. E-006 hereby publishes the following tariff:


    - Low Voltage Electricity Supply to vessels (OPS) - €0.2305 per kWh

    The approved tariff will come into effect on June 1, 2022.

  • By decision of the Board of Directors on January 26, 2023, the following water supply tariffs were established at the Port of Leixões:

    a) Water supply to land facilities - €4.4298 per m3,
    b) Water supply to vessels via hydrant - €7.5665 per m3,
    c) Water meter rental - €4.2161 per month per unit..

    This Order of Service shall come into effect on February 1, 2023.3.

  • The Board of Directors, in a meeting held on December 5, 2024, resolved as follows:Under paragraph a) of article 2 of the Tariff Regulation for the ports of Leixões and Viana do Castelo, the Port Area Occupancy Fees were set in non-concession areas of the Port of Leixões, namely:

    A. Freight Parking:

    1. The following fees are due for the use of uncovered areas for freight parking:
      a) Containers: €2.2108 per square meter and per month
      b) Ro-Ro Cargo: €1.1054 per square meter and per month*
      c) Project Cargo: €1.1054 € per square meter and per month*
      d) Other Breakbulk and Bulk Cargo: €0.8240 per square meter and per month
      * For the use of covered area for freight parking, a fee of €0.8985€ per square meter and per month is due.

    2. For the use of covered area for freight parking, a fee of €1,7605 per square meter and per month is due.

     

    B. Other occupations:

    1. For the use of covered areas for workshops and tools to support port operations, a fee of €2.2108 per square meter and per month is due.

    2. For the use of covered area for other purposes, a fee of €12.0927 per square meter and per month is due.

    3. For the occupation of land or water plans by infrastructure and equipment for the production of electrical energy, a fee of €2.2108 per square meter and per month is due.

    4. For the occupation of land or water plans for construction purposes (fencing/shipyards, mobile platform or scaffolding) a fee of €2.2108 per square meter and per week is due.

    5. For the occupation of land or water plans with other structures or special installations on the ground within the scope of operations, a fee of €4.4216 per square meter and per month is due.

    6. For the occupation of land dedicated to vehicle parking, a fee of €2.2108 per square meter and per month is due.

    7. Other occupations and uses not expressly provided for in previous numbers are subject to a fee of €8.8432 per square meter and per month.

     

    The request for the use of uncovered and covered areas for freight parking and other uses must be addressed to Port Operations and Security Department, for a monthly period. Port areas to be requested may be for the whole or part (plot/lot) available, and must include dedicated areas to the merchandise and handling operations, allowing free access to the cargo at all times and cannot be taken up by other uses.

    The request for the use of port area for other purposes must be addressed to Port Operations and Security Department, for a monthly period and in exceptional circumstances it may be for a shorter period. Areas to be requested may be for the whole or for part (plot/lot) available and may not be used for other uses.

    Rate values set out in paragraph 1 will be updated with effect from 1 January of each year, by applying the average annual rate of change in the consumer price index recorded in September of the previous year, excluding housing, for Portugal, published by the National Institute of Statistics.

    Fees shall be settled immediately after the provision of services, unless another procedure is determined by the Port Authority.

    Payment of these fees does not exempt payment of any other fees provided for.

    Users of uncovered and covered areas and land occupation are subject to these taxes.

     

    Service Order E-007 of 09.12.2019 is revoked.

    This Service Order shall come into force from 1 January 2025.

     

  • The Board of Directors, in a meeting held on December 5, 2024, resolved as follows:


    Under paragraph a) of article 2 of the Tariff Regulation for the ports of Leixões and Viana do Castelo, the Cargo Handling Fees, for loading and unloading ships, were reviewed and standardized at all non-concessioned docks in the ports of Leixões and Viana do Castelo, by including them in the Infrastructure Use and Stevedoring Company Activity Fee (TUIEAEE) at non-concessioned docks in the ports of Leixões and Viana do Castelo, namely:

    1. For the handling of cargo, loaded and unloaded from ships, the following fees are due:
      a) Containers: €18.5976 € per TEU;
      b) Ro-Ro Cargo:
      - Trailers: €11.5836 per unit
      - Light vehicles: €0.5792 per unit
      - Other Ro-Ro Cargo: €0.4744 per ton
      c) Project Cargo: €0.7440 per ton*
      d) Other Breakbulk and Bulk Cargo: €0.4744 per ton

      *In 2025, the fee amount for the project cargo will be €0.6045 per ton.

    2. Rate values set out in paragraph 1 will be updated, with effect from 1 January of each year, by applying the average annual rate of change in the consumer price index recorded in September of the previous year, excluding housing, for Portugal, published by the National Institute of Statistics.

    3. Fees shall be settled immediately after the provision of services, unless another procedure is determined by the Port Authority.

    4. Payment of these fees does not exempt payment of any other fees provided for.

    5. Stevedoring companies licensed to handle cargo, loaded and unloaded from ships, are subject to these fees.

     

    Service Order E-008 of 09.12.2019 is revoked.

    This Service Order shall come into force from 1 January 2025.

  • The Maritime Authority provides services to crews, cargoes, and vessels, including surveillance, policing, control, and enforcement of compliance with applicable legal regulations in the port area, ship visits and clearance, among other administrative and technical services.

    In this regard, it charges fees and charges for these services annually set by ordinance (Ordinance No. 385/2002 of April 11), in accordance with Article 48 of Decree-Law No. 273/2000, which approved the Tariff System Regulation for Mainland Ports.

    Ordinance No. 385/2002 of April 11l

  • Regional Directorate of Agriculture between Douro and Minho – Phytosanitary Control Division

    This entity provides inspection and surveillance services for cargoes, charging fees for inspections and clearance of goods received or dispatched by land and for inspections and clearance of goods received or dispatched by sea for phytosanitary purposes.

    It is noted that Article 52 of Decree-Law No. 273/2000 establishes that the fees to be charged for Phytosanitary purposes should be fixed by Ordinance, which has not yet occurred.

    Border Inspection Post at the Port of Leixões

    This entity provides inspection and veterinary control services for animals and certain animal products, also charging fees for inspections and clearance of goods received or dispatched by land and for inspections and clearance of goods received or dispatched by sea.

    The tariff to be applied is distributed in the following legal texts:

    Decree-Law No. 208/99 of June 11
    Ordinance No. 166/2004 of February 18

    Similar to the previous entity, Article 52 of Decree-Law No. 273/2000 establishes that the fees to be charged for Animal Health should be fixed by Ordinance, which has not yet occurred.

    Port Health of Porto de Leixões

    The Health Authority provides services to passengers, crews, and ships, charging fees for health visits and granting free practice to vessels and ships; inspections and certification of ships regarding deratization, disinfestation, and health status of vessels or ships; and clearance of health and sanitation of vessels or ships.

    Similarly to the previous entity, Article 52 of Decree-Law No. 273/2000 establishes that the fees to be charged by the Health Authority should be fixed by Ordinance, which has not yet occurred