Seaports in Latvia: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)

Latvia has 5 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database and serves as a Baltic gateway for regional cargo, project freight and connections with Northern European trade lanes.

Review Latvia port codes, cargo roles, regional coverage and indicative shipping routes in one country-level guide.

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Latvia Port Overview

Latvia is a Baltic Sea trading country with a small but strategically relevant port system. Ecer Freight indexed coverage is distinct from national port statistics and from international container-port league tables.

5 Latvia ports & terminals indexed in our database Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026

— National port cargo volume in tonnes · 2025 YoY not consolidated in this snapshot Latvia CSB · 2025 release status

— National container throughput in TEU · 2025 YoY not consolidated in this snapshot Latvian port authorities · 2025 release status

— National commercial berth count · 2025 YoY not consolidated in this snapshot Latvian port authorities · 2025 release status

How many seaports does Latvia have?

Latvia has 5 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its Nov 2026 country database snapshot.

Which is Latvia’s principal port?

Riga is the principal port represented in this dataset, with the primary city-level code LVRIG; the sample also contains the related Riga code LVRIX.

Which areas handle Latvia’s main seaborne cargo?

The principal cargo areas are the Riga area, represented by LVRIG and LVRIX, and Latvia’s western coastal ports at Liepaja and Ventspilis.

Top Ports in Latvia by Freight Role

The table lists the five Latvia records indexed by Ecer Freight and preserves the database activity order. A comparable 2025 global container league-table rank, TEU total and year-on-year change are not consistently published for these individual records.

Latvia port sample and available 2025 comparable container metrics

World rank	Port	UN-LOCODE	2025 throughput (M TEU)	YoY change	Region
—	Riga	LVRIG	—	—	Riga area
—	Liepaja	LVLPX	—	—	Western Latvia
—	Riga	LVRIX	—	—	Riga area
—	Ventspilis	LVVEN	—	—	Western Latvia
—	Liepaja	LVLIE	—	—	Western Latvia

Latvia Port Regions and Cargo Roles

Riga Area

Riga is Latvia’s principal urban and logistics gateway. The indexed records include both a primary Riga code and a second Riga record, so the codes should be checked against the exact terminal or booking instruction.

Riga area port records

Port	UN-LOCODE	City / Province	Main cargo role
Riga	LVRIG	Riga / —	General cargo, containers and regional distribution
Riga	LVRIX	Riga / —	City-level or terminal-linked cargo reference

Western Latvia

Latvia’s western coastline provides access to Baltic Sea services and bulk, general cargo and project-freight operations. Exact handling capability depends on the terminal, vessel window and cargo profile.

Western Latvia port records

Port	UN-LOCODE	City / Province	Main cargo role
Liepaja	LVLPX	Liepaja / —	General cargo, bulk and ferry-related regional freight
Ventspilis	LVVEN	Ventspilis / —	Bulk, liquid cargo and general cargo operations
Liepaja	LVLIE	Liepaja / —	City-level or terminal-linked cargo reference

Latvia Port Codes and UN-LOCODE Structure

LV Prefix and Three-Letter Location Code

Latvia UN/LOCODEs begin with the ISO country prefix LV and are followed by a three-letter location identifier. Examples in the indexed sample include LVRIG, LVLPX and LVVEN.

City-Level and Terminal-Level References

A city may appear with more than one code in operational datasets. Riga is represented here by LVRIG and LVRIX, while Liepaja is represented by LVLPX and LVLIE. The exact code should match the carrier, terminal or customs instruction.

How to Verify a Code

Verify the location identifier against the UNECE reference and the relevant Ecer Freight port directory before preparing shipping documents. Browse the full directory at UNECE or Ecer Freight Port Codes.

Shipping from Latvia: Main Trade Lanes

Indicative routing depends on vessel schedules, transshipment connections, equipment availability, customs status and the selected Latvia gateway. Transit times require confirmation for each quotation.

Latvia to Northern Europe

Regular Baltic and North Sea connections can support containerized and general cargo movements between Latvia and Northern European markets.

Main origin portsRiga, Liepaja or Ventspilis, subject to booking

Main destination portsNorthern European hub ports

Indicative transit timeTypically 3–10 days, subject to service

Latvia to the Mediterranean

Mediterranean cargo generally moves through scheduled Baltic feeder or transshipment networks, with routing selected by the carrier.

Main origin portsRiga, Liepaja or Ventspilis

Main destination portsWestern and Eastern Mediterranean ports

Indicative transit timeTypically 10–25 days, subject to transshipment

Latvia to Asia

Asia-bound cargo normally uses a multimodal or transshipment plan linking Baltic origins with larger European and global networks.

Main origin portsRiga, Liepaja or Ventspilis

Main destination portsEast and Southeast Asian gateway ports

Indicative transit timeTypically 30–50 days, subject to routing

Latvia to North America

North American shipments commonly require a European hub connection and may be arranged as FCL, LCL or project cargo.

Main origin portsRiga, Liepaja or Ventspilis

Main destination portsNorth American Atlantic and Gulf gateways

Indicative transit timeTypically 20–40 days, subject to hub connection

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Data Sources and Methodology

Port coverage, naming and code presentation follow the Ecer Freight country dataset. External statistics are used only where a comparable and attributable public figure is available.

Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party coverage of 5 Latvia ports and terminals, database snapshot November 2026.
UNECE — reference framework for UN/LOCODE country and location identifiers.
Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia — national transport and port statistics where released and comparable.
Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Latvia — transport-sector policy and port information.
Freeport of Riga Authority — Riga port information and operational context.
Freeport of Ventspils Authority — Ventspilis port information and cargo context.

Latvia Port FAQ

How many seaports does Latvia have?

Latvia has 5 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the November 2026 database snapshot.

What is the largest or busiest port in Latvia?

Riga is generally regarded as Latvia’s principal port gateway. The Ecer Freight sample identifies Riga with LVRIG and also includes LVRIX; exact cargo leadership depends on the metric and reporting year.

What port codes are used for Latvia?

Latvia uses the LV country prefix in UN/LOCODEs. The indexed sample includes LVRIG, LVLPX, LVRIX, LVVEN and LVLIE.

Which regions are important for Latvia sea freight?

The Riga area and the western Latvian coast are the main geographic groupings in this sample, including Riga, Liepaja and Ventspilis records.

How current is the Latvia port data?

The first-party port coverage was reviewed for the November 2026 snapshot. Official cargo and container statistics remain subject to each authority’s publication schedule.

Can freight rates be requested for shipments from Latvia?

Yes. FCL and LCL rate requests can be submitted through the relevant Ecer Freight quotation pages, with the exact Latvia origin code, destination, cargo details and shipping date.

This Latvia port guide combines Ecer Freight’s first-party port index with publicly attributable transport and port information. Port coverage and editorial content are reviewed quarterly, while official throughput, container and berth statistics are updated when the relevant authorities publish a complete and comparable reporting period.

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