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River Transport

We ensure the most efficient link between industrial sites and seaports via the river network.

More than eight decades after the ETE Group was founded, river transport stands as an example of a successful business vision with an international reach. We are a leading provider of ship loading and unloading operations, both in port and at anchor, as well as coastal transport and support services for shipyards and maritime and port construction projects.

We are the largest Portuguese and Iberian river transport operator, a true leader in specialised, diversified and integrated logistics solutions, ensuring daily connections between inland industries and seaports;

We prioritise sustainability and environmental protection by opting for river transport over road transport, thereby helping to reduce carbon emissions and minimise our impact on the environment, with particular emphasis on our operations on the River Tagus (in Portugal) and the River Uruguay (in Uruguay).

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  • Vessels in the River Fleet

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  • Metric tonnes of bulk cargo

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ETE Fluvial ensures the most efficient links between industries and seaports, using the river network as the backbone of its operations.

With a fully bespoke approach, it develops solutions tailored to each client’s needs, offering a fully integrated, reliable and optimised service.

  • offshore loading and unloading;

  • river transport of containers and barges;

  • cargo transhipment;

Our fleet and equipment – barges, lighters and floating cranes – enable us to reach hard-to-access locations, carrying out river operations efficiently.

  • 5 barges, with a capacity of around 3,800 tonnes and specially equipped for the transport of bulk cargo, though they can also be used for other types of cargo;

  • 9 barges, each with a load capacity of 2,500 tonnes, suitable for general and containerised cargo;

  • 2 floating cranes, ideal for loading and unloading solid bulk or big bags, and for support operations and equipment assembly via maritime access. They have a loading rate of 500 tonnes per hour and can use a grab, hook or other lifting gear;

Find out more about our fleet here.

Operational versatility and cost optimisation for our customers are our priority.

Certifications

The River Wastewater Treatment Plant also holds certifications that attest to the quality of its services:

  • ISO 9001

    Quality Management System