Portugal: Sea-related activities

From: Sea Technology | Date: August 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

Portugal is a country with long maritime traditions, which are certainly related with its geographical location with respect to the Atlantic Ocean. This position has fostered the maritime activities of Portugal, namely the shipping and fishing activities, which still represent noticeable sectors in the Portuguese economy. Also the geo-strategic position with respect to the main world trade routes has made Portugal an attractive country for the shipbuilding and ship repair industry. Ports are a necessary infrastructure for these activities to develop, as well as the hydrographic and ...

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