Port of Riga

Riga Universal Terminal upgrades operations with GullsEye TOS

Riga Universal Terminal (RUT), one of the largest multipurpose terminals at Latvia’s Port of Riga, has successfully transitioned to GullsEye Logistics Technologies’ Gen2 Terminal Operating System (TOS).

This upgrade aims to modernize and streamline operations for container, bulk, and general cargo handling, as well as rail logistics.

A subsidiary of Portek International Pte Ltd, RUT handles approximately 100,000 TEUs annually and manages around 2 million tons of bulk and frozen cargo. Previously...

https://container-news.com/riga-universal-terminal-upgrades-operations-with-gullseye-tos/

Riga to produce renewable fuel for Baltic market

The Port of Riga is set to host the first large-scale production facility in the Baltic region for renewable fuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

This initiative, developed in partnership with Ukrainian investors, aims to meet the growing demand for high-value, eco-friendly fuel products in Latvia and across Europe. By advancing climate neutrality and green objectives, the project will enhance Latvia’s export potential and strengthen its energy...

https://container-news.com/riga-to-produce-renewable-fuel-for-baltic-market/

Port of Riga implements freight digital access system

A new digital access and pass system will be in force throughout the Port of Riga from 1 November. From now on, both visitors and freight vehicles will enter the Latvian port by making an appointment electronically and submitting and checking documents digitally instead of using a paper version.

“When I joined the Port Authority, one of the key tasks was to digitise the port processes. We are working together with our partners, the port stevedoring companies, carrying out pilot projects,...

https://container-news.com/port-of-riga-implements-freight-digital-access-system/

Major solar park set to transform port of Riga into green energy hub

On 9 September, an agreement was signed between the Freeport of Riga Authority and Lithuanian company SNG Solar for the lease of land in the Spilve Meadows area of the Latvian port.

This deal marks the beginning of a major solar energy project at the port of Riga, which will include the installation of solar panels, the production and storage of renewable electricity, and the development of hydrogen and alternative fuel technologies.

Over the next five years, SNG Solar plans to build a solar...

https://container-news.com/major-solar-park-set-to-transform-port-of-riga-into-green-energy-hub/

Kronospan acquires major cargo terminal at Port of Riga

In early July, SIA Kronospan Riga, a subsidiary of the Kronospan Group, a wood-based panel manufacturing company, acquired KS Terminal, the fourth-largest cargo terminal in the Port of Riga.

This acquisition establishes SIA Kronospan Riga as the sole shareholder of KS Terminal, enhancing its operations in Northern Europe and creating strategic growth opportunities for the Latvian terminal.

By late July, Kronospan Group’s general cargo vessel, Spanaco Adventure, arrived at KS Terminal to transport...

https://container-news.com/kronospan-acquires-major-cargo-terminal-at-port-of-riga/

LMT and LVR Flote showcase 5G maritime technology in Port of Riga

On 11 July, Latvia’s mobile communications and technology company LMT, in partnership with SIA “LVR Flote”, the technical services provider for the Freeport of Riga Authority, conducted a maritime 5G demonstration in the Latvian port.

This event showcased a full-scale maritime 5G solution, developed after extensive tests and measurements, featuring applications using both aerial and aquatic drones. The demonstration highlighted real-time, high-volume data transfer, seamless 5G connectivity at...

https://container-news.com/lmt-and-lvr-flote-showcase-5g-marine-technology-in-port-of-riga/

Port of Riga develops container repair services

Port of Riga has seen its container sector becoming the largest cargo group of the port after the decline in the handling of energy transit cargo (coal and oil products).

Container throughput has been growing in parallel with the increase in container-related services, noted the Latvian port, which saw SIA “Rīgas Centrālais Termināls” (RCT), a member of the JSC “Riga Port” group, to develop the port’s container repair segment.

“Container repair services are highly standardised, regulated and...

https://container-news.com/port-of-riga-develops-container-repair-services/

Latvia, UK and Canada cooperate on ROC solution

The Port of Riga has joined a consortium comprising Latvia, the UK and Canada to develop a solution for a single Remote Operations Centre.

This week, on 22 and 23 February, maritime and ICT experts, along with researchers from the three nations, convened for a workshop at the Freeport of Riga Authority. Their collective efforts will focus on crafting a solution for a Remote Operation and Control (ROC) platform. This platform will serve as the cornerstone for an advanced testing facility...

https://container-news.com/latvia-uk-and-canada-cooperate-on-roc-solution/

Port of Riga reports higher cargo volumes in September

Port of Riga has announced an increase in its September cargo turnover compared with the previous month.

“The increase might be mostly attributed to the cereal products segment, but at the same time larger volumes of ore, coal, salt, general timber cargo, as well as oil products were transshipped in September,” said the Latvian port in a statement.

Reaching a monthly turnover of 432,500 tons, agricultural cargo was the port’s largest cargo group in September, having outperformed container cargo,...

https://container-news.com/port-of-riga-reports-higher-cargo-volumes-in-september/

Port of Riga sees increased container numbers in 2022

The Port of Riga recorded an increased container cargo volume with 460,700 TEUs in 2022, with containers being the third largest type of cargo in the Latvian port.

Last year, Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) achieved a record-high cargo turnover rate, exceeding the previous year’s result by 16% and transshipped 326,000 TEUs, which is the highest annual turnover in its history.

The growth in container cargo turnover can be attributed to the impact of the geopolitical situation on global logistics...

https://container-news.com/port-of-riga-sees-increased-container-numbers-in-2022/

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