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Port of Riga

LVRIX🇱🇻Latvia

Port Location

About Port of Riga

Also known as: Port of Riga, Riga Ferry Port, Riga Harbour

The Freeport of Riga is a major Baltic Sea port on the Daugava River. It handles bulk cargo, oil products, timber, fertilizer, and containers, with significant transit traffic from CIS countries. The port accommodates various vessel types and operates year-round.

Background
Riga Free Port is a major port on the east coast of the Baltic Sea, located in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It stretched for 15 kilometers along both banks of the Daugava within the city limits, the area of the port is 1962 ha, water area - 6,348 hectares. Navigation is carried out year-round. Most of the cargo turnover is made up of transit cargoes from and to CIS. The main objects of cargo handling are coal, oil products, timber, fertilizer and container cargoes. While the Ventspils Free Port and Liepaja Port specialize in export, a significant part of the activities of the Freeport of Riga is import. At the beginning of the 2000s, the goods arriving at the Riga port amounted to 70 percent of the incoming freight turnover of all the Latvian ports taken together.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
12.05m
Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C
Terminals
3

History

Established
2007

Terminals (3)

BALTIC CONTAINER TERMINAL RIGA

BALTIC CONTAINER TERMINAL

Uriekstes iela 32, Riga, LV-1005, Latvia

www.bct.lv →

RIGA CONTAINER TERMINAL (RIGACT)

RIGA CONTAINER TERMINAL (RIGACT)

15 K-1 Eksporta Iela, Riga, LV-1045, Latvia

www.rigact.lv →

RIGA UNIVERSAL TERMINAL

RIGA UNIVERSAL TERMINAL

Birztalu iela 15, Riga, LV-1015, Latvia

www.ruterminal.lv →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
LVRIX
Country
🇱🇻Latvia
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
LV-RIX
Area
Baltic Sea
Latitude
56.9945°
Longitude
24.1045°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
28610 →
GeoNames ID
9853083 →
Wikidata
Q3018073 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.latts.lv →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Riga?+
The controlling depth at Riga is 12.05 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Riga?+
The Port of Riga is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Riga?+
You can track vessels near Riga (LVRIX) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for LVRIX on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Riga?+
The Port of Riga operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Riga?+
RIGA (UN/Locode: LVRIX), Latvia is a seaport located at approximately 56.99450° N, 24.10450° E.
Where is the Port of Riga located?+
Coordinates: 56.99450° N, 24.10450° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SKULTE — UN/Locode: LVSKU — 57.31450° N, 24.40200° EMERSRAGS — UN/Locode: LVMRX — 57.33403° N, 23.12227° ESALACGRIVA — UN/Locode: LVSAL — 57.75050° N, 24.33600° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Riga?+
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 21.6m - 22.9m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 12.05 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Riga?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Riga?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Riga?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.
Who are the ship suppliers at the Port of Riga?+
Ship suppliers include Lions AR Serviss, Chandlerita Ship Supply and HARBOR EAGLE GEMİCİLİK LLC.
Which service providers operate at the Port of Riga?+
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.