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PTZFM Zona Franca Da Madeira Port
Zona Franca Da Madeira Port is the seaport of Zona franca da madeira, in the city of Zona franca da madeirain Portugal. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is PTZFM.

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Port Code

PTZFM

Name

Zona Franca Da Madeira

Country / Region

Portugal

City

Zona franca da madeira

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

32.6666667

Longitude

16.7500000

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Port Overview

Zona Franca da Madeira, identified by UN/LOCODE PTZFM, is a Madeira free-zone and logistics location rather than a separately documented ocean container terminal. It is positioned on the eastern side of Madeira at the supplied coordinates and supports customs, industrial and distribution activities connected with the island’s maritime gateways. Our service team uses PTZFM as the cargo-location reference only after confirming the actual loading, discharge, storage or customs point. Ocean freight normally requires coordination with the relevant Madeira port facility, carrier, terminal, warehouse and inland delivery point.

UN/LOCODE	PTZFM
Location name	Zona Franca da Madeira
Country / region	Portugal / Madeira Autonomous Region
Coordinates in supplied data	32.6666667 N, 16.7500000 W
Logistics classification	Free-zone logistics and industrial location; not treated as an independent berth or terminal without operational confirmation

Key Highlights

Free-zone positioningCustoms treatment, storage and processing benefits depend on the specific procedure, goods and authorization; the location code alone does not grant automatic duty or tax relief.

Island supply chainShipments require an ocean leg to Madeira and a coordinated local transfer, making sailing availability, transshipment and weather-sensitive operations important planning variables.

Location-code accuracyPTZFM should not be used as an assumed terminal, quay or empty-container depot. Our team confirms the physical facility before booking and document submission.

Road-led inland distributionFinal delivery and collection are generally organized by road within Madeira; vehicle access, delivery windows and cargo dimensions must be checked case by case.

Facilities & Services

Maritime gateway coordination: We arrange the ocean-port leg through the Madeira gateway selected by the carrier or local agent, rather than presenting PTZFM as a standalone container terminal.
Free-zone warehousing: Storage, cargo handling, consolidation or processing may be available through approved operators, subject to the facility’s authorization, commodity restrictions and capacity.
Container and breakbulk handling: FCL, LCL, palletized cargo, project pieces and conventional cargo require separate confirmation of equipment, handling method, receiving point and release conditions.
Customs and transit support: Our service team can coordinate import, export, transit, temporary storage or free-zone procedures with the appointed customs representative; the applicable procedure must be established before cargo arrival.
Road collection and delivery: Local drayage is arranged according to vehicle availability, road access, delivery appointment, cargo dimensions, weight distribution and any lifting requirements.

Do not print “PTZFM terminal” on shipping instructions unless the carrier, warehouse or customs broker has confirmed that exact operational destination.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade direction: Cargo is commonly planned between Madeira and mainland Portugal, other European markets and international origins through carrier networks that may include transshipment.
Service structure: The actual routing can be direct or connecting depending on the carrier, equipment type, origin, season and available sailing schedule. Our team confirms the routing after receiving the origin, destination and cargo profile.
Transit-time controls: Ocean transit, transshipment connection, port cut-off, customs release, equipment positioning and local delivery appointment all affect the final door-to-door schedule.
Schedule qualification: No fixed transit time, direct service, sailing frequency or carrier coverage should be assumed from the PTZFM code; the booking confirmation and latest carrier schedule prevail.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: The immediate hinterland is the Madeira Autonomous Region, with road distribution between the free-zone area, maritime facilities, industrial sites, warehouses and consignees across the island.
Supply-chain role: The location is relevant to island replenishment, industrial inputs, distribution inventory, export consolidation and cargo requiring controlled customs handling.
Common cargo profiles: Consumer goods, food and beverage products, machinery, construction materials, spare parts, packaged industrial goods and project cargo may be handled subject to facility and regulatory acceptance.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Refrigerated or perishable shipments require confirmed reefer connection, monitoring, delivery appointment and contingency planning before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: Carrier booking cut-off, documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal receiving window and free-zone warehouse receiving time are separate controls. Our team obtains each deadline in writing and plans a buffer for island transport.
Customs procedure: The intended procedure must be identified before dispatch. Free-zone placement, import, export, transit, temporary storage and release into the Portuguese or EU customs territory can have different documentation, guarantee and tax consequences.
Dangerous goods: IMO class, UN number, packing group, marine pollutant status, safety data and packaging details must be submitted before booking. Carrier, terminal and warehouse acceptance remains subject to confirmation.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs or documentary inspection can delay release and may create handling, storage or re-delivery costs. Consignee, EORI, invoice, packing list, transport document and authorization details should be consistent before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Provide the exact cargo location, customs procedure, consignee, delivery address and preferred Madeira gateway at quotation stage; use PTZFM only as the location reference when that is how the commercial or customs record identifies the site.
Book earlier for FCL, reefer, hazardous, out-of-gauge or project cargo because equipment positioning, carrier acceptance and island sailing connections may require additional coordination.
Send commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, origin information, EORI details, permits and dangerous-goods documents before the documentation cut-off. Our team checks consistency before submission.
For urgent or schedule-sensitive cargo, compare an alternative sailing, transshipment plan or airfreight solution after checking total landed cost, customs treatment and local delivery capability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PTZFM a container port or a named quay?

PTZFM identifies Zona Franca da Madeira, a free-zone logistics and industrial location. It should not automatically be treated as a quay, terminal or empty-container depot. Our service team confirms the actual maritime and cargo-handling facility for each shipment.

Does shipment to the free zone automatically eliminate duty or VAT?

No. The applicable customs and tax result depends on the goods, origin, procedure, authorization and subsequent movement. We arrange a procedure review with the customs representative before arrival; the location code alone is not sufficient.

Can I use PTZFM as the port of loading on the bill of lading?

Only when the carrier’s booking and transport-document instructions expressly support that designation. Otherwise, the bill of lading should reflect the carrier-confirmed port or terminal, while PTZFM may remain the warehouse, consignee or customs-location reference.

What creates the most common delay?

Typical causes include an incorrect operational location, missed carrier or warehouse cut-off, incomplete customs instructions, unavailable equipment, hazardous-goods rejection, inspection and missed local delivery appointments. Our team controls these points through a pre-alert checklist.

Is a fixed transit time available?

Not from the PTZFM code alone. Transit depends on the origin, carrier routing, transshipment, sailing connection, customs release and local delivery. We provide a shipment-specific estimate and mark it subject to carrier confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

The UN/LOCODE, name, country, coordinates and internal reference classification shown above are taken from the supplied PTZFM port record. Operational statements are presented as logistics guidance for a free-zone location and are not a substitute for carrier, terminal, warehouse or customs confirmation.

For official regional port, maritime and Madeira logistics information, consult apm.pt and madeira.gov.pt. For Portuguese tax and customs administration information, consult at.gov.pt. For EU customs framework information, consult taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu.

Schedules, cut-offs, customs treatment, facility acceptance, charges and transport-document wording are time-sensitive and must be verified for the individual shipment before booking or dispatch.