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LVLPX Liepaja Port
Liepaja Port is the seaport of Liepaja, in the city of Liepajain Latvia. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is LVLPX.

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Port Code

LVLPX

Name

Liepaja

Country / Region

Latvia

City

Liepaja

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

56.5337450

Longitude

20.9852250

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview: Liepaja (LVLPX)

Liepaja is a Baltic Sea commercial seaport in western Latvia, located at approximately 56.533745° N, 20.985225° E. The port is presented in the supplied port record as Latvia’s third-largest port by territory, passenger volume and cargo handled. Its non-freezing operating profile supports year-round port services and cargo handling, subject to vessel, terminal and weather confirmation. The cargo mix is relatively balanced between Latvian or regional domestic flows and transit cargo connected with Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and other CIS markets. For freight forwarders, LVLPX is most relevant for agricultural products, timber, biofuel, building materials and other bulk or general cargo, while container arrangements should be checked shipment by shipment with the selected carrier and terminal.

UN/LOCODE	LVLPX
Country / City	Latvia / Liepaja
Port type	Baltic commercial seaport with bulk, general-cargo and passenger activity
Coordinates	56.533745° N, 20.985225° E
Reference cargo handled	7,334,261.80 tonnes in 2019, according to the supplied port record

Key Highlights

All-season positioningNon-freezing conditions can reduce seasonal ice-related disruption, although actual vessel operations remain subject to port notices and weather.

Mixed cargo baseAgricultural products, timber, biofuel, building materials and other dry cargo are prominent in the supplied cargo profile.

Transit sensitivityTransit cargo linked to eastern markets requires enhanced sanctions, export-control, customs and end-user screening.

Forwarder-led planningEquipment availability, terminal acceptance, rail or truck connection and feeder arrangements should be confirmed before quotation.

Facilities & Services

Dry and general cargo: The cargo profile supports handling considerations for agricultural commodities, timber, biofuel, building materials and project or breakbulk cargo; loading method and storage conditions must be matched to the terminal.
Bulk cargo planning: Moisture control, contamination prevention, draft restrictions, cargo segregation and survey requirements should be agreed before booking.
Containerized shipments: Container acceptance, empty release, reefer plugs, dangerous-goods slots and terminal cut-offs are carrier- and terminal-specific and require written confirmation.
Storage and inspection: Warehouse, open-yard, customs-control and inspection arrangements should be reserved according to commodity, packaging and customs status.
Inland connectivity: Road and rail options may be used for port collection or delivery, but routing, wagon or truck availability, loading gauge and border procedures must be checked for each order.

Routes & Transit Times

Baltic and North European connections: Cargo may be arranged through regional Baltic, North Sea or other European transshipment points, depending on the carrier network and sailing schedule available at booking.
Transit cargo flows: Eastern European and Central Asian-linked cargo can require a combination of sea, rail and road legs. Sanctions restrictions, border controls and document review can materially affect the overall cycle.
Transit-time control: The main variables are vessel connection, transshipment dwell, terminal release, customs status, inland equipment and seasonal capacity. Our service team confirms the routing and estimated transit time after receiving cargo details.
Schedule discipline: Shippers should allow contingency for port omission, blank sailing, feeder connection changes, inspection and inland appointment availability. No fixed sailing or transit commitment should be made before carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Latvian hinterlandOur service team can coordinate port pickup and delivery for Latvian manufacturers, traders, agricultural operators, timber businesses and construction-related supply chains.

Regional Baltic marketCross-border road and rail planning may connect Liepaja with wider Baltic distribution, subject to loading location, customs status and equipment availability.

Typical cargoAgricultural products, timber, wood products, biofuel, building materials, general cargo and selected project cargo are consistent with the supplied port profile.

Cargo-specific controlsBulk and timber cargo require attention to weight distribution, moisture, fumigation or phytosanitary requirements where applicable, packaging and securing.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: Booking cut-off, documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, gate-in window and terminal receiving time are not interchangeable. Our service team obtains the applicable deadlines from the carrier or terminal for each sailing.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where required, package count and safety documentation before acceptance. DG approval must be obtained before delivery.
Customs and sanctions: Commercial invoice, packing list, origin information, HS classification, consignee details and end-use data should be consistent. Cargo involving sanctioned jurisdictions or controlled goods requires screening before booking and payment.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs examination, agricultural controls, weight discrepancies, road restrictions and appointment shortages can delay release. Keep the trucker, terminal and customs broker aligned on status.

Operational boundary: Port access rules, terminal charges, inspection procedures and applicable sanctions controls may change. Our service team verifies the shipment-specific requirements before accepting operational instructions.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commodity description, HS code, package dimensions, gross and net weight, cargo value, origin, destination and desired shipping window before requesting a firm routing.
For timber, agricultural, biofuel and other bulk-related cargo, confirm moisture limits, loading method, survey, phytosanitary or fumigation requirements and cargo securing responsibilities in writing.
For containers, reserve equipment early where possible and confirm empty release, reefer or DG acceptance, terminal receiving window and VGM submission process before arranging the truck.
Prepare a contingency option through another Baltic gateway or a different inland route only after comparing customs status, terminal charges, equipment availability and final-delivery distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liepaja a suitable port for container cargo?

It may be suitable for selected containerized shipments, but service availability, equipment, terminal acceptance and onward connection vary by carrier and sailing. Our service team checks the current operational option before confirming the booking.

Can cargo move through LVLPX throughout the winter?

The supplied port record describes Liepaja as a non-freezing port providing year-round services. Vessel calls, terminal work and inland delivery can still be affected by weather, port notices and carrier schedules, so confirmation remains necessary.

What documents should be supplied for bulk or general cargo?

At minimum, provide a commercial invoice, packing or cargo specification, weight details, transport instructions and customs information. Depending on the commodity, certificates, phytosanitary documents, safety data, fumigation evidence or survey documents may also be required.

How should transit cargo linked to eastern markets be handled?

Screen the shipper, consignee, beneficial owner, commodity, end use, route and payment chain before booking. Sanctions, export-control and customs requirements can change, and cargo should not be accepted until the relevant checks are cleared.

Can you guarantee a fixed transit time from Liepaja?

No. Transit depends on the confirmed vessel connection, transshipment, terminal release, customs processing and inland delivery. Our service team provides an estimated schedule after the carrier and operational conditions are verified.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates, the 2019 cargo and passenger figures, cargo-profile statements and non-freezing description in this module are taken from the supplied LVLPX port record. Operational statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance and must be confirmed against the current port, terminal, carrier, customs and regulatory instructions.

Port and special economic zone verification: liepaja-sez.lv
Latvian customs and tax administration reference: vid.gov.lv
Latvian official statistics reference: stat.gov.lv

The listed domains are reference points for verification. Current schedules, terminal acceptance, tariffs, customs decisions, sanctions controls and inland restrictions should be reconfirmed for each shipment before execution.