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Logistics Plus opens Logistics Plus Portugal office near Porto

According to AJOT, Logistics Plus announced the opening of Logistics Plus Portugal, a new office near Porto. The company said the office expands its presence in Western Europe and strengthens its Atlantic gateway connections, citing Portugal’s access to the EU road network and ties to Africa and the Americas.

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According to AJOT, Logistics Plus said the new Portugal office strengthens its “Atlantic gateway connections” and opens new routing options for colleagues and customers.

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Logistics Plus previously announced the opening of Logistics Plus Spain in Barcelona in 2025, according to the company.

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AJOT reported that Logistics Plus opened Logistics Plus Portugal with a new office located near Porto. The company said the site broadens its footprint in Western Europe and boosts its “Atlantic gateway connections.”

Logistics Plus said Portugal offers direct Atlantic access, strong ocean and air links, and a “straight shot” into the European Union road network, with ties to Africa and the Americas, according to AJOT.

What Logistics Plus actually opened, and who is running it

The company said the Portugal office is based near Porto and will operate as Logistics Plus Portugal. AJOT reported the leadership lineup: Managing Director Pedro Machado, Chief Commercial Officer Tiago Madalena, Ocean Operations lead Sandra Ferreira, and Inside Sales head Marta Rodrigues.

AJOT said a broader group supports the office across sales, procurement, and international business development. AJOT also reported that the team averages 18 to 20 years of experience overseeing a broad set of logistics solutions.

Logistics Plus said its new office near Porto widens its presence in Western Europe and reinforces its Atlantic gateway connections, creating additional routing options for colleagues and customers.

Why Porto shows up in network design meetings

AJOT described Portugal as having direct Atlantic access, strong ocean and air links, and a straightforward connection into the European Union road network.

AJOT reported that Logistics Plus said the new Portugal office is prepared from day one to handle supply chain challenges “for the entire Logistics Plus network.”

The Iberia buildout: Spain first, then Portugal

The Portugal opening follows a prior Logistics Plus expansion step in Iberia. In a company release dated Nov. 6, 2025, Logistics Plus said it opened Logistics Plus Spain, headquartered in Barcelona, led by CEO Salvador Martín and Managing Director Frederic Solàs. The company said that Barcelona office would initially focus on project logistics, import and export management, customs brokerage, warehousing, local transport, and supporting its growing European network.

Logistics Plus said in 2025 that it opened Logistics Plus Spain, headquartered in Barcelona. AJOT reported in 2026 that Logistics Plus opened Logistics Plus Portugal with a new office located near Porto.

AJOT reported that the Portugal team includes an Ocean Operations lead.

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Logistics Plus said the new office strengthens its Atlantic gateway connections, according to AJOT.

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