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Best Freight Forwarders in Latvia (2026)

Performance-ranked logistics providers operating in Latvia

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Rank
Operator
Performance
Services
Action
#1
Unicore Overseas SIA
Riga • AEO, IATA CASS • Website ↗
SE
RM Cargo Baltic
1UP Cargo NZ
3 peer endorsements
1hAvg Response
95/100Score
96/100Quote Quality
4Benchmark RFQs
Air Freight #1Ocean Freight (FCL & LCL) #1Road Freight #1+6

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Sonora Ekspedīcija

Rīga • Website ↗

Freight forwarding across Europe & the Baltics - road, sea, air & rail since 2000

Road FreightOcean Freight (FCL & LCL)FCL (Full Container Load)Air Freight+6
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LV1010 RIGA

FIATA
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LA

LATVIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FREIGHT FORWARDERS AND LOGISTICS -LAFF-

RIGA

FIATA
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SI

SIA LOGISTICS INTEGRATION SYSTEMS

LV3401 Liepaja

FIATA
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Logistics Overview

Latvia is strategically positioned as a key transit hub between Western Europe and CIS markets. With three major seaports, an international airport, and strong rail connections, it serves as a gateway for Baltic trade.

Infrastructure Advantage

The Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Riga is the most advanced container facility in Latvia. As a primary call for Maersk and MSC, it offers seamless integration with the Rail Baltica project and extensive warehousing capabilities for CIS-bound transit.

Sea Ports

Major seaports and maritime logistics hubs

Freeport of Riga

LV RIX
Max Depth14.5 m
Total Area1,962 hectares
Specialization

Import-focused, Containers, Timber, Coal

Key Terminals
  • Baltic Container Terminal (BCT)
  • Riga Universal Terminal (RUT)
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Port of Ventspils

LV VNT
Max Depth17.5 m (Deepest in Latvia)
Specialization

Liquid Bulk, Chemicals, RoRo

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Port of Liepāja

LV LPX
OperatorLiepāja SEZ Authority
Specialization

Special Economic Zone (SEZ) port with regular ferry links

Ferry Services

Stena Line (Direct to Germany - Travemünde)

Air Freight

Air cargo hubs and handling services

Riga International Airport

RIX
Cargo Volume~18,800 tonnes (2024)
Strategic Role24/7 Operations, NATO Logistics Hub

Key Handling Agents

Baltic Cargo Center (BCC)→
SASQatar AirwaysAir Canada
ACTS (Aviation Cargo Transit Services)→
Turkish AirlinesUzbekistan Airways
AG Handling→
Lufthansa CargoLOTSwiss

Carrier Offices & Terminals

Live

Major shipping lines with local presence

Booking Offices

Maersk

Riga - lv

Riga

Local Information →

Maersk Terminals & Ports

MaerskLVRIX

Riga Baltic Container Terminal

Riga

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MaerskLVRIX

Rigas Centralais Terminals

Riga

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MaerskLVRIX

Riga Universal Terminal

Riga

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Other Carriers

MSC

Office: Riga

Local Services →

Maersk

Office: Riga

Local Services →

CMA CGM

Office: Riga

Local Services →

Hapag-Lloyd

Office: Riga (via Poland)

Local Services →

Shipping Schedules

Live ocean freight routes from carrier schedules

Updated 18 Aug 2026
Trade Lane
Carrier
Service Lines
Type
Transit
Next Departure
Riga→Hamburg
COSCO
14
Direct
3d
19 Aug
Riga Baltic Container Terminal→Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Maersk
N23
Direct
3d~0.112t CO2
23 Aug
HAMBURG→RIGA
Hapag-Lloyd
BAX
Direct
3d~0.112t CO2
22 Apr
Riga→Hamburg
COSCO
14
Direct
3d
19 Aug
HAMBURG→RIGA
Hapag-Lloyd
BAX
Direct
3d~0.112t CO2
10 Apr
RIGA→HAMBURG
CMA CGM
BLX
Direct
4d~0.329t CO2
7 Sept
HAMBURG→RIGA
CMA CGM
BLX
Direct
4d~0.33t CO2
9 Sept
Riga→Hamburg
COSCO
14
Direct
4d
19 Aug
HAMBURG→RIGA
Hapag-Lloyd
BAX
Direct
4d~0.149t CO2
16 Apr
HAMBURG→RIGA
CMA CGM
BLX
Direct
4d~0.33t CO2
26 Aug
Riga Baltic Container Terminal→Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Maersk
N23
Direct
5d~0.186t CO2
30 Aug
Hamburg CT Altenwerder→Riga Baltic Container Terminal
Maersk
N23
Direct
5d~0.186t CO2
30 Aug
RIGA→ROTTERDAM
CMA CGM
BALT1
Direct
5d~0.54t CO2
21 Aug
Riga Baltic Container Terminal→Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Maersk
N23
Direct
5d~0.186t CO2
6 Sept
Riga→Rotterdam
COSCO
024
Direct
5d
20 Aug
Hamburg CT Altenwerder→Riga Baltic Container Terminal
Maersk
N23
Direct
5d~0.186t CO2
13 Sept
Riga→Rotterdam
COSCO
024
Direct
6d
20 Aug
Riga→Rotterdam
COSCO
024
Direct
6d
20 Aug
RIGA→ROTTERDAM
CMA CGM
BALT1
Direct
6d~0.54t CO2
3 Sept
RWG (ROTTERDAM WORLD GATEWAY)→SIA RIGAS UNIVERSALAIS TERMINALS, RIGA
ONE
IBX
Direct
6d~0.223t CO2
20 Aug
RWG (ROTTERDAM WORLD GATEWAY)→SIA RIGAS UNIVERSALAIS TERMINALS, RIGA
ONE
IBX
Direct
6d~0.223t CO2
27 Aug
RIGA→HAMBURG
CMA CGM
BLX
Direct
6d~0.329t CO2
31 Aug
SIA RIGAS UNIVERSALAIS TERMINALS, RIGA→RWG (ROTTERDAM WORLD GATEWAY)
ONE
IBX
Direct
6d~0.223t CO2
20 Aug
Hamburg CT Altenwerder→Riga Baltic Container Terminal
Maersk
N23
Direct
6d~0.223t CO2
22 Aug
HAMBURG→RIGA
CMA CGM
BLX
Direct
6d~0.33t CO2
12 Sept
ROTTERDAM→RIGA
CMA CGM
BALT1
Direct
6d~0.519t CO2
27 Aug
RIGA→ROTTERDAM
CMA CGM
BALT1
Direct
6d~0.54t CO2
27 Aug
ROTTERDAM→RIGA
CMA CGM
BALT1
Direct
6d~0.519t CO2
20 Aug
ROTTERDAM→RIGA
CMA CGM
BALT1
Direct
6d~0.519t CO2
3 Sept
ROTTERDAM→RIGA
MSC
JNY -> BD
1 stop
7d~0.26t CO2
15 Sept

Last updated: 18 Aug 2026, 02:57 UTC

Customs & Trade

Import/export regulations and procedures

E-Customs SystemVID (State Revenue Service)
Standard VAT Rate21%
Free Ports
RigaVentspils

Free ports offer 0% VAT for goods in transit/storage

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about logistics in Latvia

Which Latvian port is best for liquid bulk?+

The Port of Ventspils (LV VNT) is the deepest port in Latvia (17.5m) and specializes in liquid bulk, chemicals, and oil products.

Who handles Lufthansa Cargo in Riga (RIX)?+

Lufthansa Cargo is handled by AG Handling at Riga International Airport, typically operating via Road Feeder Service (RFS) from Frankfurt.

What is the main container terminal in Riga?+

The Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) is the primary specialized container facility in the Freeport of Riga, serving major lines like MSC and Maersk.