News & Events
The visit of Pudong New Area's delegation to Ventspils
On 18 June, a delegation from Pudong New Area in China visited Ventspils. The main purpose of the visit was to sign a new memorandum of understanding, by including cooperation terms regarding the education sector in it as well.
The cruise ship Albatros at the port of Ventspils
On 3 June, the cruise ship Albatros arrived at the port of Ventspils with more than 800 passengers. It was its first time visiting Ventspils.
The wood-working company Baltic Forest Trading has been operating in Ventspils for 16 years in total
Baltic Forest Trading has been operating in the special economic zone of the Freeport of Ventspils for 16 years and is currently implementing one of the largest projects in its history.
Municipal vehicle manufacturer Bucher Municipal continues to expand
Bucher Municipal, a subsidiary company of the Swiss concern Bucher Industries, has commissioned an extension of an industrial building at Ganību iela 105 with an approximate area of 3000 m2. A shelter for the goods receiving warehouse with an area of 450 m2 is currently under construction and is expected to be commissioned in approximately a month.
Arbo Windows is actively operating in the industrial zone of the Freeport of Ventspils
Soon five years will have passed since the company Arbo Windows is operating in the industrial zone of the Freeport of Ventspils at Kustes dambis 32; the company manufactures wooden windows, doors, sliding mechanisms and insulating glass units.
A revolution in the metalworking and mechanical engineering industries in Ventspils
According to the information provided by the Central Statistical Bureau for the last year, industrial enterprises operating in Ventspils have reached a 46% increase in their industrial production output when compared to 2017. This increase is 38% higher than the average indicator in Latvia (8%).
Cargo turnover at the terminals of the Freeport of Ventspils increased in 2018
In 2018, the total volume of cargoes transhipped by the terminals working at the Freeport of Ventspils has exceeded 20 million tons for the second year in a row. Indicators of the aforementioned year represent 1% over the volume of 2017 and 8% over the volume of 2016.
"Ventspils-Andren" – 10 years in Ventspils
In 2009, "Ventspils-Andren", manufacturer of environment-friendly large size fiberglass constructions, commenced operation in the industrial territory of the Freeport of Ventspils. Products manufactured by the company find customers not only in Scandinavian and European countries, but also in other countries around the world.
Concluded contract on renovation of Northern Pier
Next year will commence in the Freeport of Ventspils with the all-time most extensive renovation of the port’s largest hydrostructure – Northern Pier, which is planned to last for nearly two years and which will be executed by the JSC (AS) BMGS.