Port of Liepaja (LVLPX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Liepaja (UN/LOCODE LVLPX) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Latvia, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 56.5167° N, 21.0167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Latvia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Liepaja
Where is Port of Liepaja located?
Port of Liepaja is a seaport located in Latvia, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 56.5167° N, 21.0167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Liepaja?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Liepaja is LVLPX — country code LV, location code LPX.
How deep is Port of Liepaja?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Liepaja has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Liepaja?
Port of Liepaja reports a maximum draft of 9.4 m, a maximum length of 229 m, a maximum beam of 35 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Liepaja require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Liepaja.
What type of harbor is Port of Liepaja?
Port of Liepaja is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Liepaja have?
Port of Liepaja is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Liepaja are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28640), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →