This week, construction works have begun in Ventspils to adapt three intersections for the transportation of oversized cargo. These upgrades will enable Ventspils to serve as a unique logistics corridor in the region, capable of accommodating road convoys up to 100 meters in length.
“With this project, Ventspils is taking a significant step forward in strengthening its position as a key player in the development of both offshore and onshore renewable energy parks in the Baltic States. Leveraging Ventspils' natural and infrastructural advantages is vital not only for enhancing Latvia’s energy independence but also for boosting the national economy,”
said Igors Udodovs, Acting CEO of the Freeport of Ventspils.
“If current forecasts are met, the logistics corridor could bring several million euros in direct economic benefits to the port over the next five years. Importantly, it also directly contributes to the municipal budget, as a portion of port fees is allocated for maintaining local infrastructure.”
In June, the first vessel carrying wind turbine blades destined for the Laflora Energy Park in Jelgava Municipality arrived at the Port of Ventspils. The 87-meter-long blades were unloaded at the Stena Line Ports Ventspils terminal and will be transported from there to the construction site. These blades are the largest ever handled at any port in Europe, and their successful operation underscores the high-level expertise of the Stena Line Ports Ventspils team in managing non-standard and heavy-lift project cargo. Over the course of the year, 30 similar vessels are expected to call at the port.
The development of the logistics corridor is a collaborative effort between the Freeport of Ventspils Authority, Ventspils Municipality, Stena Line Ports Ventspils, Ventspils Communal Administration, and contractors SIA “Marpet” and Ventspils labiekārtošanas kombināts. The reconstruction and improvement works, costing approximately EUR 100,000, are funded by UAB Fulmenn.