Liepaja, Latvia
Sea freight in Liepaja
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Liepaja, via Port of Liepaja. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Liepaja
- AirportRiga
RIX - AirportPalanga
PLQ - SeaportPort of Liepajaspecial economic zone
The Port of Liepaja lies on Latvia's south-western coast and operates within the Liepaja Special Economic Zone, which offers customs and tax incentives for companies based there. The port is generally ice-free and handles general cargo, bulk, ro-ro and containers. Liepaja's own airport (LPX) has only limited scheduled services, so air freight normally runs via Riga International Airport (RIX) or, for some routings, via Palanga Airport (PLQ) just across the Lithuanian border. We arrange collection in Liepaja and move the cargo by road to the airport that offers the best connection through our airline network.
The A9 road links Liepaja with Riga, while the A11 runs south to the Lithuanian border towards Palanga and the Port of Klaipeda. A rail line connects the port with the national network. For shipments to and from Lithuania and Poland, the southern road connection is often the most direct route.
Operational logistics facts for Liepaja
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Liepaja | General cargo, bulk, ro-ro and containers | Port located in a special economic zone on the southern Baltic coast |
| Liepaja Special Economic Zone | Customs and tax incentives for resident companies | Lower costs for import-based manufacturing and re-export |
| Riga International Airport (RIX) and Palanga (PLQ) | Air freight via trucking to the departure airport | Choice of two airports depending on routing |
| A11 road to Lithuania | Road freight to Klaipeda, Poland and Germany | Short road link to the southern Baltic markets |
Industries in Liepaja and how we support them
Liepaja has a long industrial tradition in metalworking, alongside wood processing and food production, including fish processing. Companies located in the special economic zone often import raw materials and components and export finished products. We support them with sea freight through Liepaja or Riga, road freight to the Baltic states, Poland and Germany, and air freight via RIX or Palanga for urgent parts and samples. For machinery breakdowns we arrange Next Flight Out or an On-Board Courier, and we prepare the shipment data so that customs formalities are ready when the cargo arrives.
From the port to your door in Liepaja
We arrange collection of the container or the LCL cargo at Port of Liepaja, customs clearance and delivery to your site in the Liepaja area. For exports we organise the pick-up and the delivery to the terminal before the cut-off.
Customs clearance in Latvia
Own clearance in preparation
We are setting up our own customs clearance in Latvia. Until it is in place, clearance is coordinated by our in-house customs teams in neighbouring markets.
Air freight to and from Latvia is booked through our carrier network.
Importers in Latvia need an EORI number issued by the Latvian State Revenue Service.
Frequently asked questions
Which port is used for sea freight to and from Liepaja?
Usually Port of Liepaja. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.