News & Events

The UK-based international investment publication fDi Intelligence has released its study on special economic zones worldwide, Global Free Zones of the Year 2024. The Freeport of Ventspils has received recognition from the judging panel for its significant efforts in advancing projects in offshore wind power industry in the Baltic Sea region.

The Freeport of Ventspils Authority continues to be active in the renewable energy sector, learning from the techniques of other countries. At the beginning of October, Kaspars Liepiņš, the developer of the renewable energy cluster of the Freeport of Ventspils Authority, participated in the event “Hydrogen Trade Mission to the Netherlands - Building renewable and low-carbon Hydrogen Ecosystems” taking place in the Netherlands. The representative of the Freeport of Ventspils Authority earned valuable knowledge from the most progressive accomplishments in the sector of green energy, and the expertise gained will be used in Ventspils on its way to developing the hydrogen energy ecosystem.

This week, from October 9 to 11, representatives of the Freeport of Ventspils Authority are partaking in the international transport and logistics exhibition “TransLogistica Kazakhstan 2024”. The significant transport and logistics industry event takes place in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, gathering leading market representatives and transnational industry specialists from various countries.

The Freeport of Ventspils Authority continues to explore the renewable energy sector, acquiring experience from the models of other ports. Kaspars Liepiņš, the representative of the Freeport of Ventspils Authority and Developer of the Green Energy Cluster, had the opportunity to partake in the visit of the representatives of the Baltic States to Denmark. In three days the participants learned about the most recent advancements in Denmark’s green energy sector, which will help Ventspils as it progresses toward a hydrogen environment.

On October 3, Ventspils was visited by economic diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, whose daily work is to represent Latvia’s economic interests abroad. More than 30 Latvian diplomats from various countries, including Uzbekistan, Egypt, Ireland, Australia, and Georgia, partook in the event.

At the end of September, representatives of the Freeport of Ventspils – Deputy CEO Igors Udodovs and Developer of the Green Energy Cluster Kaspars Liepiņš – participated in the international wind energy industry event WindEnergy in Hamburg. Representatives of the Freeport of Ventspils envisioned how the port could be altered into a green power and hydrogen technology center.

A significant shipment for the stability of the power system in Latvia comprising the second synchronous compensator, its flywheel, and associated components has arrived at the Freeport of Ventspils from Germany. The total weight of the cargo exceeds 390 tons. Manufactured by Siemens Energy at the request of AS ‘Augstsprieguma tīkls’ (AST), the equipment will ensure the stable operation of the electrical power network after its disconnection from the Russia-controlled system and synchronization with the European power system.

Today, on July 26, training took place in the Freeport of Ventspils to check the readiness of the port services and the mobility of employees to prevent the spread of pollution in the water area of the port of Ventspils, should it ever become necessary.

The development of the construction project to restore the traffic platform of the Ventspils Northern Breakwater is approaching completion. It aims to replace the base hydrotechnical installations and worn-out nodes, restore the pavement of the driving portion, and arrange the rainwater drainage system for the traffic platform’s territory.

Late in the evening of May 31, Friday, celebrating the completion of the access road renovation project of the Freeport of Ventspils, the event RUN WITH THE FERRY! took place for the first time along the remodeled streets, bike paths, and pier of the Freeport of Ventspils. Several men and one woman successfully coped with the challenge and covered the distance faster than the ferry STENA BALTICA.