Madeira's commercial port, where the cargo moves.

Caniçal is Madeira's commercial and cargo port, 19 km east of Funchal. While Funchal handles cruise and passengers, Caniçal handles the freight that keeps the island supplied, containers, bulk, RO-RO and liquid bulk. We work it daily.

The port

North Pier 400 m -7.00 m Cargo vessels.
Container, asphalt, cereal and cement traffic.
RO-RO ferry and cargo at the south pier.
Liquid bulk at the CLCM terminal off the island's eastern point, vessels up to 180 m.

Berthing data is indicative and subject to confirmation with APRAM / port authority.

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What we handle at Caniçal

  • Full agency for cargo vessels and tankers.
  • Stevedoring, planning and supervision of loading and discharge.
  • Container control and supervision.
  • Surveys, customs and documentation.
  • Inland haulage and distribution on the island.

Getting here

Caniçal is 19 km east of Funchal, near the island's eastern tip and the Ponta de São Lourenço. It is Madeira's industrial and logistics gateway, with a free trade zone alongside the port.

The JFM Shipping difference

We represent cargo lines that have trusted us for decades. Accurate documentation, reliable Statements of Facts, and a team that knows the terminal and its authorities.

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