Portugal to USA by cargo ship?

So I'm planning a hitchhiking trip and I wounder if there is any chance to get a job on a cargo ship in Portugal and work there till I get to USA (in order to get there without spending any money on tickets). I speak a little bit Portuguese as well.

Best Answer

Do you have a valid work visa for Portugal?

Do you have any qualifications to work on a freighter? Ordinary / Able Seaman? Deckhand? Cook (with ship experience - it's not a hotel)?

Given that you asked here, I would guess no.

You can try the larger ports, but the days of just walking up to a ship and getting a short-term job are ling gone. Have Plan B ready before your visa expires.

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How long does it take to ship from Portugal to US?

How much time does it need to deliver parcel from Portugal to United States? Our cheap courier usually needs an average of 12 days to deliver goods between these countries. The delivery period depends mainly on the distance. However, we would like to remind you that you can always choose express delivery.

Can I ship to Portugal from USA?

Shipping to Portugal from the USA takes between 3 to 25 business days (depending on the shipping method). We ship to Portugal using carriers like FedEx, DHL, USPS, and Planet Mail. Prices start at around $10 for small packages and you get package tracking as well.

Is it cheaper to fly cargo or ship it?

Due to the volume of cargo a ship can carry at once, compared to an aircraft, the freight cost by sea freight is much cheaper than air.

How much does it cost to ship a container from to US to Portugal?

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