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Sines Gets Its Own Alfândega (Customs Office) on 1 January 2027 as Finance Ministry Pulls It Out of the Setúbal Delegação — 33-Strong Standalone Office Lands at the ZAL With Vehicle-Tax and Tributary Gabinetes

Sines Gets Its Own Alfândega (Customs Office) on 1 January 2027 as Finance Ministry Pulls It Out of the Setúbal Delegação — 33-Strong Standalone Office Lands at the ZAL With Vehicle-Tax and Tributary Gabinetes

Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento's 9 June visit to Porto de Sines unveiled a standalone Alfândega for the country's biggest maritime gateway — 33 staff, two dedicated gabinetes and a 1 January 2027 start lift Sines out of its delegação status under Setúbal.

Color-coded recycling bins lined up against a wall — illustrating Portugal's waste separation infrastructure as the Volta deposit return scheme expands

Sistema Volta Hits 10 Million Container Returns in Two Months — 10-Cent Deposit Scheme Reaches Symbolic Milestone on Dia de Portugal

SDR Portugal says the Volta deposit-return scheme handled 10 million single-use plastic, metal and aluminium drinks containers in its first 60 days. The 10-cent deposit, 2,500 collection points and 9 August transition deadline explained — plus what changes for expat shoppers.