
Located on the Gulf of Riga, Salacgrīva Port is a vital shipping and trade hub in Latvia. It's situated near the city of Salacgrīva, approximately 90 kilometers from the capital city of Riga.
The port has a long history dating back to the 18th century, with its strategic location making it an important center for trade and commerce.
Salacgriva Port Statistics
Salacgrīva Port is a significant hub for cargo and passenger traffic.
The port's location on the Baltic Sea provides easy access to international trade routes.
In 2020, Salacgrīva Port handled a total of 1.3 million tons of cargo.
The port's cargo capacity is a key factor in Latvia's overall trade volume.
Ship Departures and Arrivals
Salacgrīva Port is a bustling hub of maritime activity, with ships arriving and departing regularly. The port's ship departures and arrivals are a fascinating aspect of its operations.
The most recent ship departures from Salacgrīva Port took place on April 23, when the BUGOE General Cargo Ship departed at 08:39 LT. This ship was built in 2008 and has a gross tonnage of 4102.
The port's ship departures and arrivals are closely monitored, with various ships traveling to and from different destinations. For instance, the COE KAETHE General Cargo Ship departed on April 15 at 13:40 LT, while the KATI General Cargo Ship departed on April 13 at 13:15 LT.
Some of the ships that have departed from Salacgrīva Port in recent weeks include the CARELIE General Cargo Ship, which departed on April 6 at 06:20 LT, and the RIX WARRIOR General Cargo Ship, which departed on April 6 at 06:08 LT. These ships were built in 2006 and 1996, respectively.
Here's a list of some of the ships that have departed from Salacgrīva Port in recent weeks:
- BUGOE General Cargo Ship (April 23, 2008)
- CARELIE General Cargo Ship (April 6, 2006)
- RIX WARRIOR General Cargo Ship (April 6, 1996)
- KATI General Cargo Ship (April 13, 1998)
The ships that depart from Salacgrīva Port vary in size, with some being smaller than others. For example, the COE KAETHE General Cargo Ship has a size of 80 x 12 meters, while the CARELIE General Cargo Ship has a size of 111 x 14 meters.
Cargo Turnover Trends

Salacgrīva Port saw a significant increase in cargo turnover in 2018, with a 32.1% rise compared to the previous year.
The port reloaded 348,200 tons of cargo in 2018, making it a notable year for the port.
Pulpwood dominated the cargos reloaded in Salacgrīva last year, accounting for 52.7% of all cargos.
Woodchip cargos followed with 47,300 tons, a 37.9% decrease from 2017.
Handling of peat increased 24.5% to 46,000 tons in Salacgrīva last year.
Claydite cargos were down 5.3% to 37,800 tons in Salacgrīva last year.
In 2019, the port's cargo turnover declined by 13.9% compared to the previous year, with 299,715 tons of cargo reloaded.
The number of ships handled in Salacgrīva dropped by eight on year to 78 ships in the first ten months of 2019.
In the first ten months of 2020, reloading of pulpwood was down 45.9% year-on-year to 60,903 tons.
Reloading of woodchip cargos rose 5.6% year-on-year to 58,194 tons in the first ten months of 2020.
Handling of peat was up 5.6% to 40,656 tons, and reloading of firewood jumped 3.7 times to 23,408 tons.
Cargo turnover in Salacgrīva Port fell by 6.3% in the first ten months of 2020.
Sources
- https://www.vesselfinder.com/ports/LVSAL001
- https://magicport.ai/ports/latvia/salacgriva-port-lvsal
- https://www.baltictimes.com/salacgriva_port_raises_cargo_turnover_32_1__in_2018/
- https://pasts.lv/en/News/2810-latvijas-pasts-makes-addition-to-series-lighthouses-of-latvia-salacgriva-lighthouse
- https://www.baltic-course.com/eng/transport/
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