PORTLINE was established in 1984 by the Portuguese Government to meet the needs of the country by guaranteeing autonomy in the supply and transport of the major dry bulk commodities, thus supporting the country's economical development. Portline inherited the know-how and work force of two former Portuguese state-owned companies, CNN - Companhia Nacional de Navegação SA and CTM - Companhia Portuguesa de Transportes Marítimos SA, extinct in the late '80s, as well as a long tradition in marine trade, whose origin dates back to the fifteenth century. Quality in Transport
PORTLINE's success with its national and international customers is clear evidence of the quality of the services it offers the market and of its reputation as a trustworthy business partner. Professional Expertise
The great technical complexity of maritime trade means that highly competent and specialized professionals are needed in order to assure the quality of shipping services. PORTLINE can draw on the inherited experience and learning of centuries accrued by the Portuguese, which enables it to excel in its sector today. PORTLINE had the opportunity to start up with a team of professionals with a solid background in international shipping, joined by a young and dynamic group of people from other areas, bringing with them new management technologies. As the result the company can boast exceptional maritime know-how and an innovative approach, allowing it to be highly effective in its business management. Fleet
Ever ready to adjust to changes in the market, PORTLINE controls over 1.000.000 DWT, and operates, among other, capesize, panamax and supramax.
