Port of Riga (LVRIX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Riga (UN/LOCODE LVRIX) is a large river (natural) harbor located in Latvia, on the Gulf of Riga. It sits at 56.9500° N, 24.1000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Riga; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Latvia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Riga
Where is Port of Riga located?
Port of Riga is a seaport located in Latvia, on the Gulf of Riga. Its coordinates are 56.9500° N, 24.1000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Riga?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Riga is LVRIX — country code LV, location code RIX.
How deep is Port of Riga?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Riga has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Riga?
Port of Riga reports a maximum draft of 14.8 m, a maximum length of 311.1 m, a maximum beam of 45 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Riga require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Riga.
What type of harbor is Port of Riga?
Port of Riga is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Riga have?
Port of Riga is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Riga are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28610), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →