The Port of Sines is the first largest artificial port of Portugal, and a deep water port, natural backgrounds to -28 m ZH with specialized terminals that allow the movement of different types of goods . Besides being the main port on the Atlantic seaboard of Portugal due to its geophysical characteristics, is the main gateway to the energy supply of Portugal : container, natural gas, coal, oil and its derivatives ( Features, 2007) . Its construction started in 1973 and came into operation in 1978 . 's December 14, 1977 the Administration was created the Port of Sines ( APS ) ( 30, 2007) . The port operates 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, providing services such as : control of maritime traffic ; pilotage, towage and mooring ; access control and surveillance ; drinking water and bunkers ; prevent accidents / pollution; repairs on board or ashore ( Services, 2007) .