Family tradition since 1875
Our family tradition goes back to the year 1875. Learn more about our roots and our milestones in this short portrait.
1875
Laying of the cornerstone by founding the company T.Port more
1894
Takeover of the business by Theo Port more
1912
T.Port imports the first bananas in own reefer vessels from Colombia more
1930s and 1940s
The brothers John and Walter Port join the family business more
1950s
Continuation of the business by Theo Port's son John Port and later by John Port's son Hajo Port more
1994
Takeover of the business by Mike Port in fifth generation more
2004
Port International GmbH is established; several subsidiary companies follow more
2010
Expansion of trade with European products more
2012
Fairtrade Award more
2014
365-day supply with products from around the globe more
2015
The Port International team celebrates 140 years of fruit success story of the Port family more
Future prospects
Port International is going to hold its course into the future more