LVVEN Port Code Lookup

Port Code Lookup

Recommend：

CNSHA

SGSIN

CNSZX

USLAX

NLRTM

Total 1 ports of LVVEN

LVVEN Ventspilis Port
Ventspilis Port is the seaport of Ventspilis, in the city of Ventspilisin Latvia. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is LVVEN.

Show details

Port Code

LVVEN

Name

Ventspilis

Country / Region

Latvia

City

Ventspilis

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

57.4050000

Longitude

21.5295000

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ Book Now

Click to display the map

Port Overview

Ventspils (UN/LOCODE: LVVEN) is an ice-free, deep-water seaport on Latvia’s Baltic coast. It functions as a multimodal gateway for liquid bulk, dry bulk and general cargo, serving Latvian industry and wider Baltic hinterlands. The port covers approximately 2,451.39 hectares and is positioned for vessels requiring substantial draft. The supplied port profile identifies a maximum depth of 17.5 metres in the liquid-bulk area and 16 metres in the dry-bulk and general-cargo area; these figures must be checked against the nominated terminal, berth, sailing condition and vessel particulars before booking. Our service team can coordinate terminal confirmation, inland routing and document review for cargo moving through LVVEN.

Port code	LVVEN
Location	Ventspils, Latvia; approximately 57.4050000 N, 21.5295000 E
Port profile	Deep-water Baltic seaport with liquid bulk, dry bulk and general-cargo capability
Reported scale	Approx. 2,451.39 hectares; 15 cargo terminals and 17 shipping agencies in the supplied profile

Key Highlights

Deep-water access supports large Baltic cargo vessels, subject to berth, draft and terminal confirmation.
Liquid-bulk operations are a major strength, with the supplied profile reporting up to 17.5 metres maximum depth in that area.
Dry bulk and general cargo can be planned around reported depths of up to 16 metres, with actual intake dependent on sailing conditions.
The port is ice-free according to the supplied profile, but winter navigation, weather and terminal operating conditions should still be checked.
Multimodal planning is important: the final cost and transit depend on terminal selection, inland transport availability and cargo documentation.

Facilities & Services

Liquid bulk: The supplied profile identifies a liquid-bulk area with reported maximum depth of 17.5 metres and capability associated with large tanker operations. Product compatibility, tank availability and pumping arrangements require terminal confirmation.
Dry bulk and general cargo: The reported maximum depth of 16 metres supports planning for bulk and project cargo, subject to vessel size, berth limits, cargo characteristics and loading equipment.
Terminal network: The port profile records 15 cargo terminals covering different cargo types. Our team will match the shipment to the relevant terminal rather than treating all port facilities as interchangeable.
Marine services: Tug, bunkering, shipping-agency and related port services are identified in the supplied data. Availability, nomination deadlines and charges should be confirmed for each call.
Inland logistics: Road and rail options may be assessed as part of the multimodal plan. Equipment availability, axle limits, loading gauge, permits and delivery-point restrictions must be checked before quoting.

Routes & Transit Times

For Asian-origin cargo, routing will commonly involve a European or Baltic transshipment arrangement rather than an assumed direct service to Ventspils. The actual carrier, transshipment port and sailing plan must be confirmed at booking.
Short-sea connections within the Baltic and Northern European region may be considered for regional cargo, but service frequency and port rotation are schedule-dependent.
Sweden-related ferry or ro-ro solutions may be relevant for suitable cargo, although sailing availability, cargo acceptance and equipment type must be verified for the requested date.
Transit time is affected by transshipment connection, port rotation, customs status, vessel cut-off, weather, winter conditions, terminal congestion and inland delivery distance. Our service team should quote a planning range only after receiving the cargo profile and delivery postcode.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Latvian hinterland: Ventspils primarily serves western Latvia and can also be assessed for Baltic-region distribution where inland distance and transport availability are commercially suitable.
Liquid bulk: Petroleum products and other liquid commodities require product specifications, safety data, tank compatibility, nominated terminal and regulatory review before acceptance.
Dry bulk: Mineral, agricultural, industrial and energy-related bulk cargoes may be handled according to terminal capability, dust-control requirements and loading or discharge arrangements.
General and project cargo: Machinery, steel, timber-related cargo and out-of-gauge units require verified lifting capacity, dimensions, weight distribution, lashing plans and road-permit assessment.
Containerized cargo: Container solutions should be confirmed terminal-by-terminal; cargo may require a feeder, short-sea or inland-connected routing rather than assuming a dedicated container schedule.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: Vessel cut-off, documentation cut-off, verified gross mass, terminal receiving window and customs release timing vary by service and terminal. Our team should obtain written cut-off confirmation before cargo dispatch.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, safety data sheet and packing declaration. Terminal acceptance must be secured before delivery, especially for bulk or tank cargo.
Customs and inspection: Ensure commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, tariff classification and import or export declarations are consistent. Customs holds or physical inspection can extend dwell time and should not be built into a tight delivery promise.
Inland delivery: Check truck or rail equipment, gross weight, road restrictions, escort or permit needs, delivery-site access and unloading capability. For oversized cargo, obtain route and terminal feasibility before confirming the freight rate.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS classification, packing method, gross weight, dimensions, dangerous-goods status, origin and final delivery point before requesting a routing recommendation.
For bulk, tanker or project cargo, provide vessel particulars and cargo-handling requirements early so the nominated terminal can verify draft, berth, storage, lifting and discharge compatibility.
Keep a schedule margin for Baltic transshipment, customs processing, terminal receiving windows and inland equipment positioning; do not rely on a generic port-to-port transit estimate.
For time-sensitive or restricted cargo, compare LVVEN with another Baltic gateway after checking total inland cost, feeder connection, customs arrangement, terminal acceptance and final-mile capacity rather than comparing ocean freight alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ventspils handle large vessels?

The supplied port profile describes Ventspils as a deep-water port and reports capacity associated with Aframax-size tankers up to 130,000 DWT in the liquid-bulk area and Panamax-type vessels up to 75,000 DWT in the dry-bulk and general-cargo area. These are profile-level parameters, not an automatic acceptance guarantee; berth, draft, cargo, weather and terminal approval must be confirmed.

Is Ventspils an ice-free port?

The supplied profile identifies the port as ice-free. Nevertheless, our service team still checks seasonal navigation notices, weather, terminal operations and the specific vessel schedule before giving a firm delivery plan.

Is LVVEN suitable for container cargo?

It may be suitable through an applicable feeder, short-sea or multimodal arrangement, but container handling and sailing availability must be confirmed for the requested period. We will compare the complete routing, including transshipment and inland legs.

What information is needed for dangerous or bulk cargo?

Provide the commodity description, SDS, UN details where applicable, packing or tank information, quantity, temperature or handling requirements, customs status and final delivery location. Terminal acceptance should be obtained before dispatch.

How early should cargo be delivered to the port?

There is no universal LVVEN cut-off. The applicable terminal and carrier determine receiving, documentation, VGM, customs and dangerous-goods deadlines. Our team will confirm the operative cut-offs after the booking route and terminal are identified.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary port reference	LVVEN port profile supplied for this page, including port code, location, area, cargo-terminal count, service description and reported depth parameters.
Port authority verification	portofventspils.lv — use for current port facilities, terminal contacts, vessel restrictions, services and operational notices.
Customs and regulatory verification	vid.gov.lv and taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu — use for current Latvian and EU customs procedures.
Verification boundary	Schedules, cut-offs, berth availability, terminal acceptance, charges, inland capacity and transit times are operational variables. Our service team verifies them against the nominated carrier, terminal, customs status and delivery requirements before issuing a firm quotation.

Port-specific numerical parameters shown above are reproduced from the supplied LVVEN profile; current operating conditions should be confirmed with the port authority and nominated terminal.