Europe · LV · LaunchingFreight forwarding & customs in Latvia
Latvia, with Riga as the largest city in the Baltics, completes our Baltic network. We are currently setting up our own customs clearance in Latvia, alongside our existing in-house operations in Lithuania and Estonia.
- HubRiga
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- AirportsRIX
- Customs clearance
- In-house clearance launching
- Air waybills
- Air freight via our network
- Framework & systems
- EU Union Customs Code
- Hub
- Riga
- Air gateways
- Riga
- Seaports
- Riga and Liepaja
- Customs clearance
- In-house clearance launching
- Air waybills
- Air freight via our airline network
- Customs authority
- State Revenue Service (VID) · Customs Board
- Importer requirements
- an EORI number issued by the Latvian State Revenue Service
- Transport modes
- Air, sea, road, NFO, on-board courier
Every mode to and from Latvia
Whether your cargo needs to arrive next week or tonight, we plan the transport and the customs clearance as one shipment, from one desk.
Air freight Latvia
Air freight via Riga through our airline network, export and import.
More →Sea freight Latvia
FCL and LCL via Riga and Liepaja, with customs at origin and destination.
More →Next Flight Out
Urgent cargo on the first available flight into or out of Riga (RIX), with customs pre-lodged.
More →On-Board Courier
A courier hand-carries critical parts door to door to Riga and every other city in Latvia.
More →Road & distribution
Road freight across the Baltic states and to the rest of the EU.
More →Customs clearance
In-house clearance launching. State Revenue Service (VID) · Customs Board.
More →How customs clearance works with us in Latvia
We are currently setting up our own customs clearance in Latvia. Contact us to discuss your shipments and timelines.
- Import clearance (launching)EU import declarations in Latvia, coming soon.
- Baltic routingClearance through our in-house teams in Lithuania or Estonia in the meantime.
- Export declarations (launching)Export filings for goods leaving the EU from Latvia.
- Sanctions & export controlsScreening of parties and goods for shipments to and from the region.
- Air freightAir freight to and from Riga via our network.
Shipping to Latvia: what to know
Latvia applies the EU Union Customs Code, and its customs are run by the State Revenue Service. Riga is the main air cargo gateway of the Baltic states.
Until our Latvian clearance is fully live, we can route Baltic shipments through our in-house teams in Lithuania and Estonia. Contact us to discuss your lane.
Airports and seaports in Latvia
Air: We handle air cargo at the following airports. Other airports are available on request.
Sea: Riga and Liepaja.
Main lanes to and from Latvia
Our most important connections from Latvia. When both ends of a lane are core markets, we coordinate customs at origin and destination from one shipment file.
Air freight and customs by city in Latvia
Local pages for the main business centres in Latvia: airports, seaports, local industries, seasonal risks and your contact.
Related services and pages
Shipping to Latvia: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Does Ziem Logistics clear customs in Latvia?
We are currently setting up our own customs clearance in Latvia. Until then, we route shipments through our in-house teams in neighbouring markets where possible.
Which airports in Latvia do you serve?
We handle air cargo at Riga. Other airports are available on request.
Which seaports do you use for Latvia?
For sea freight to and from Latvia we mainly use Riga and Liepaja, with FCL and LCL services.
What do importers in Latvia need?
Importers in Latvia generally need an EORI number issued by the Latvian State Revenue Service. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Do you issue your own air waybills for Latvia?
Air freight to and from Latvia runs through our airline network. Contact us for routings and transit times.
Can you send an urgent shipment to Latvia today?
For time-critical cargo we book Next Flight Out on the first available flight or send an on-board courier who hand-carries the goods to Riga or any other destination in Latvia. Customs is prepared before arrival.
How do I get a quote for Latvia?
Use the quote form on this page, email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280. We usually reply within one business day.
Do you work with local agents in Latvia?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.