Freeport of Riga

🌍 Riga Freeport – A Strategic Hub for Green Innovation 🌱 - The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has approved a €64.5 million investment to develop Riga Freeport into a green industrial hub for offshore and onshore wind technology manufacturing. This decision will transform 30 hectares of port infrastructure, driving €160 million in export potential, creating 650 jobs, and generating €7.8 million annually in tax revenues. - With modernized logistics, deep-water berths, and strategic support, Riga Freeport is an ideal destination for clean technology investors. By 2029, private investments of €40 million are expected, further enhancing its role in Europe’s green energy supply chain. 🚢✨ - Overall, it is planned to attract private equity investments amounting to 700 million euros #RigaFreeport #RigaPort #Sustainability #GreenPort #InvestmentOpportunity

⚓ The first Baltic-scale production of renewable fuels will be established in the Port of Riga in cooperation with investors from Ukraine - Innovative technologies are planned to be used for the production of renewable fuel products, such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) - The total cost of the project is estimated at up to 120 million euros - Yesterday, the Minister of Climate and Energy, Kaspars Melnis, was introduced to this project and the location where the factory will be built - Read about this and other climate neutrality projects at the Port of Riga here: https://bit.ly/3CJFlfz Klimata un enerģētikas ministrija/Ministry of Climate and Energy #climateneutrality #renewablefuel #alternativefuel #greenport #RigaPort

🎉🎉 Ansis Zeltins, CEO of the Port of Riga elected as new Chair of the ESPO (European Sea Ports Organisation) ➡️ Today ESPO’s General Assembly unanimously elected Ansis Zeltiņš as its new Chair. Mr Zeltiņš has been CEO of the Freeport of Riga Authority since 2017 and has been involved in the maritime industry for 20 years. He has represented his country at various internationals such as the IMO and has been a member of the board of EMSA. He has the qualification of a chief mate on ships of 3000 GT and above. Ansis has been Vice Chair of ESPO since 2022. ➡️ The General Assembly also elected two new Vice Chairs: Gerardo Landaluce Calleja, President of the Port Authority of Algeciras Bay since 2019 and Cédric Virciglio, Strategic Planning Director at Haropa Port since 2021. 📢 Upon his election, Mr Zeltiņš said: "I am honoured to lead the most professional and strongest industry team of the  European Sea Ports Organisation. Our strength is proven, as well as our wide competence, unity and ever-present partnership spirit. Together with the ESPO team, we will put our efforts to continue cementing these values to assist Europe’s ports - whether small or big, building a sustainable and a still very competitive, European port environment. I really welcome the election of two port industry professionals Cédric Virciglio and Gerardo Landaluce Calleja as my Vice Chairs.  We express our gratitude towards all the European port colleagues and the fantastic Secretariat team for all their support! Thanks as well to my outgoing colleagues - brothers in arms Daan and Zeno!” Congrats! 💛⚓️

🚀 Valuable discussions and co-creation meetings with international project partners at the leading ecosystem forum in Europe, the annual #5GTechritory 🛳💡🤝 📌 As part of the forum’s program, we also hosted a foreign media delegation at the port.  It was a pleasure to share with journalists the marine innovation solutions developed in Riga LVR Flote │ LMT Innovations │ 5G Techritory │

⚓ A growing number of companies in the Port of Riga are producing and using green energy 🔋🍃 📌 Another solar panel park, the third in the Port of Riga, commissioned this autumn ✅ WT Terminal - 480 solar panels with a total capacity of 220.8 KW installed on the roof of the company's warehouse 📌 One of WT Terminal business areas is the processing of sawn timber (drying, sorting, packaging). These are quite energy-intensive processes. The energy produced by the company will contribute to cost savings and make the company less dependent on fluctuations in the electricity market 📈💡 📌 Towards a greener course, an innovative electricity-powered hydraulic crane is to be installed on the terminal's quays next year ➡️ More on the company's plans for sustainability: https://bit.ly/3YCpxUy 📸 Jēkabs Vilkārsis

🌍 I’m excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at the AIVP World Conference Cities & Ports, taking place from November 27th to 29th in Lisbon, Portugal!  During this event, I will be sharing insights on STREET SPORTS and CULTURE MOVEMENT GHETTO GAMES, and I will have the opportunity to exchange with experts from around the world on the future of port cities. ⚓️🏙️  Join us for inspiring discussions on the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow! 🌱  #AIVP2024 #CitiesAndPorts #Lisbon #UrbanInnovation #WorldConference  

⚓ See you all in Riga again in the upcoming cruise seasons! ❤️

⚓ The results are in! 💪🎉 🏆 We are thrilled to announce that, after a fierce competition surpassing the port projects in Abu Dhabi (UAE) and Montreal (Canada), we have been awarded the prestigious International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) Sustainability Award in the 'Digitalization' category 🔵 The IAPH award has been given to the technology solution created jointly by our LVR Flote and LMT Innovations, providing #5G connectivity over open waters ➡️ this promotes the sustainable operation of the port and the maritime industry overall ➡️ and confirms Latvia’s international competitiveness in the field of technological innovation. 📌 Learn more about the “Port of Riga – Seamless 5G Connectivity in the Baltic Sea” project here: https://bit.ly/3U5mJfR #IAPH2024 #sustainability #digitalization #maritime #innovations #Riga #LatvijaVar

⚓ The shipping industry is increasingly adopting alternative 'green' fuels and moving toward full decarbonization 🚢🍃 - This month, three ships built this year and powered by alternative fuels - methanol or LNG - have already visited the Port of Riga - Welcome to the first call of CMA CGM's new generation LNG-powered container ship, the CMA CGM TIVOLI, at the Port of Riga SIA Rigas Universalais Terminals │ CMA CGM 📸 Jēkabs Vilkārsis

🛳️ With the regular ferry connection between Freeport of Riga and Ports of Stockholm paused, we’re especially happy to welcome so many Swedish guests to our marvellous city once again. Cheers to re-establishing the close bond between our iconic capitals! 🤗 Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming Birka Gotland on her very first visit to Riga, marking the start of a fantastic partnership. This year, we are expecting four Stockholm-Riga-Stockholm cruises, including two very special Christmas voyages. 🎄 RIGA TEAM is thrilled to be part of these magical holiday journeys, offering passengers the chance to experience the charm of Riga, not only in the warmth of September but also during the fairytale-like winter season. Even better, we are excited for 7 visits next year, showcasing Riga across ALL the seasons! 🎉 Cruise Europe I Cruise Baltic I CLIA in Europe Birka Cruises I Destination Gotland I Viking Line I Gotlandsbolaget #birkagotland #vikingline #uncoveroursecrets #cruisebaltic #cruiseeurope #clia #riga #LiveRiga #freeportofriga #stockholm 📸 Aivars Mackevičs, Jelena Burdastova