Shipping
Whether in the transport of cargo or passengers, our commitment is total
Cargo Transport
12
ship in operation
5.200
anual calls
150.000
containers shipped
30
regular ports
500.000
miles traveled
Grupo ETE is the largest Portuguese shipping company in the commercial navy, with over eight decades of experience in national and international maritime cargo transport. Recognised for the efficiency and reliability of our operations, we are also a reference partner in the transport of passengers, with activity on different continents.
Nationally, Grupo ETE provides strategic services connecting the mainland to the island regions, regularly supplying the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira, meeting their most specific needs.
- Public maritime transport service with weekly and direct connections between the Azores, Madeira, and Mainland Portugal, also ensuring inter-region cargo transport (between the Azores and Madeira) and inter-island cargo transport within the Azores, including fuel distribution.
- Transport of all types of cargo, with a focus on containerised cargo, general cargo, solid and liquid bulk, vehicles, and project cargo possibilities.
Internationally, the Grupo ETE offers regular lines with a frequency of every 10 days connecting Europe to Africa, with the best transit time on the market:
- Service Cabo Verde Expresso 2.0 – regular and direct line linking Portugal to Cape Verde in 6 days, with the capacity to transport Project Cargo, Special Cargo, General Cargo, and Vehicles.
- National Cabotage (Cape Verde) – service that efficiently ensures the regular transport of containerised cargo between the main national ports of Cape Verde, promoting territorial cohesion and the logistical development of the region.
Passenger Transport
64
Weekly direct connections
4
Daily regular lines
Grupo ETE provides a public inter-island passenger transport service (including small personal cargo) in Cape Verde, playing a fundamental role in connecting the nine islands of the archipelago.
- With a fleet of three ships in operation – all adapted to the flag and navigation requirements of Cape Verde – the priority is the safety of everyone aboard, both passengers and crew.
With a regular and reliable mobility system, the ETE Group has revolutionised the maritime transport system in Cape Verde, restoring predictability and increasing the frequency of maritime connections between the islands, directly impacting the satisfaction of the needs of the communities and economic agents. A service that directly and daily contributes to the promotion of territorial cohesion, facilitating the circulation of goods and people, promoting integration between the different regions of the country, driving economic growth and contributing to the improvement of the quality of life of the Cape Verdean community.
Founded in 1985, Transinsular is the most recognised Portuguese shipping company in the commercial navy for cargo, offering various regular services, both nationally and internationally.
National Shipping Line Services
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- Transport of containerised cargo and general cargo between Mainland Portugal and the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira.
- The only shipping company to provide regular fortnightly cargo transport, with regular local supply (inter-island) and between the islands of the Azores and Madeira (inter-region).
- Investment in refrigerated transport and storage in the Azores allows us to effectively meet market needs.
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International Shipping Line Services
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- Direct regular fortnightly line, without transshipment, between Mainland Portugal and Cape Verde, with vessels flying the Cape Verdean flag and Cape Verdean crews, through the Cabo Verde Expresso 2.0 Service, ensuring the transport of all types of cargo (general, OOG, and containerised) up to 65 tons/unit.
- Inter-island rotation in Cape Verde, providing an efficient response to the local market, as well as the transport of import and export cargo.
- Reliability and predictability every 10 days.
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With four decades of experience, Transinsular is synonymous with efficiency, reliability, and excellence in maritime transport, connecting markets and facilitating the flow of essential goods in Portugal and beyond.
Certifications
Transinsular also has several certifications that attest to the quality of its services:
- Quality Management System – ISO 9001
- Information Security Management System – ISO 27001
- Green Dot Services Certification – 3R6
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CV Interilhas is a Cape Verdean shipping company, established in 2019, with which the Government of Cape Verde has established a 20-year concession contract for the public inter-island maritime transport service for passengers and cargo.
This company is made up of 12 shipowners, 1 Portuguese and 11 from Cape Verde, with the ETE Group holding 51% of the share capital through its subsidiaries Transinsular and Transinsular Cape Verde. The remaining 49% is held by the shipowners Polaris, Diallo and Macedo, Biniline, Oceanmade, UTM, Jo Santos & David, José Spencer, José Lima, Adriano Lima, and Luzimar.
The adherence of most national shipowners to this project has allowed for the reorganisation of an integrated service, serving the population of the islands with fewer inhabitants and less economic activity, boosting their mobility, the possibility of quick and regular placement of agricultural or manufactured products, as well as facilitating the movement of tourists between the various islands.
With a regular and efficient operation, CV Interilhas has so far transported:
- more than 2.5 million passengers,
- more than 250,000 vehicles;
Always with the commitment to contribute to the territorial cohesion and sustainable development of Cape Verde.
Certifications
CV Interilhas also has certifications attesting to the quality of its services:
- Quality Management System – ISO 900
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Mareaçor is an Azorean shipping company that plays a crucial role in the regular transport of containers, general cargo, and bulk cargo between the islands of the Azores.
As part of Grupo ETE, it works synergistically with the other companies in the Group at a local level, providing a competitive value proposition for the sector and for its clients.