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Electrification of Berth No. 16 is Underway at the Port of Ventspils
Berth No. 16 at the Port of Ventspils has been undergoing extensive reconstruction so that vessels using the berth will ...Freeport of Ventspils Authority Presents a Model for Green Energy Development
From March 17 to 19, a Consortium meeting of the European Union co-funded project H2Deri@BSP took place in Luleå, ...Igors Udodovs Appointed CEO of the Freeport of Ventspils
Igors Udodovs has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Freeport of Ventspils. Previously, he served as ...
Freeport Services
Being the deepest port on the Eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, we are able to serve the largest ships, which enter the Baltic Sea. All you need for business is available 24/7 at the Freeport of Ventspils: 15 cargo terminals of all types, 19 shipping agencies, regular ferry connections to Sweden, tug, bunkering and other services.
For Investors
The status of Special Economic Zone, tax incentives, more than 700 hectares of free land available for industrial project development, integration into the TEN-T transport network, availability of skilled labor, the Freeport and the City Administration support are the basis for the establishment of new production facilities for the long-term growth in Ventspils.
Businesses currently in Freeport of Ventspils
Chairman of the Board of Kurzemes Granulas Māris Petrovskis:
– Together with its parent company Kurekss Ltd, Ventspils has established a full-cycle wood recycling process without residues. Ventspils has the advantage of being close to the port, which provides ample opportunities for both exporting products and importing raw materials.
Valmiera-Andren representative in Ventspils Aigars Millers:
– Ventspils was chosen because of its port infrastructure - thanks to its ice-free harbour, which can handle large ships, the company can transport bulky goods (up to DN 8000) and fibreglass equipment to countries all over the world.
