Freeport of Ventspils

The Freeport of Ventspils is one of the leading ports on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. The port is ice-free — operating year-round without icebreaker assistance. It specializes in handling liquid cargo, chemicals, bulk cargo, and general cargo.

Key Figures

• Maximum vessel capacity: 150,000 DWT
• Port depth: up to 17.5 m
• 64 quays
• Total quay length: 11,984 m
• Storage tanks: 1,676,000 m³

Terminals

Liquid Cargo Terminals

Maximum depth 17.5 m, vessels up to 275 m. Operators: Vars, Ventall Terminal, Ventamonjaks Service, Ventbunkers, Ventspils Nafta Terminal.

Bulk Cargo Terminals

Depth 16 m, vessels up to 240 m. Operators: Baltic Coal Terminal, Kālija Parks, Ventspils Grain Terminal, Ventspils Trade Port.

General Cargo Terminals

Depth 14.5 m, vessels up to 240 m. Operators: Noord Natie Ventspils Terminals, Reefer Cargo Terminal, Ventplac.

Recognition

fDi Intelligence "Global Free Zones of the Year 2024" recognition for offshore wind industry development and renewable energy infrastructure in the Baltic region. Over 20 EU projects.