The Liepaja SEZ Authority, in cooperation with the Freeport of Riga Authority and the Freeport of Ventspils Authority, has completed the most ambitious Latvian port cooperation project to date in the field of digitalization.

Liepaja is steadily strengthening its position as a Baltic Sea cruise destination, with the 2026 season marking a new milestone for the city. A record seven cruise ships called at the Port of Liepaja this year, bringing 4,276 passengers to the city. With 11 cruise ship calls already scheduled for 2027, Liepaja is continuing to build momentum as an attractive destination on the Baltic cruise itineraries.

Liepaja Bulk Terminal - the largest dry bulk terminal at the Port of Liepaja, has signed agreements with the leading Latvian grain exporters, including Baltic Agro, LATRAPS and Linas Agro, for handling grain grown by Latvian farmers from 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027.

Continuing a tradition spanning more than 30 years, the Liepāja Special Economic Zone Authority once again collaborated with artists this year to organise the small-scale plein-air event “Jūras elpa” (“Breath of the Sea”). The artworks created during the event will be exhibited at the Ludviķis Art Salon from 28 August to 10 October as part of an art competition and exhibition, where visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

The regular meeting of the Liepaja Special Economic Zone (Liepaja SEZ) Board was held on 19 August this year, at which seven decisions were adopted. These concerned conclusion of an investment agreement, pre-emption rights and approval of auction results. The Board also reviewed and decided to conclude an agreement on the implementation of the reconstruction project for Berth No. 46 and supported participation in the project “Science-Based Solutions for Promoting Climate-Resilient Adaptation of the Baltic Sea Coast.” In addition, the Board amended previously adopted decisions concerning security services and digitalization processes for data processing and analysis.

The Liepaja Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Authority is continuing to improve the infrastructure needed by the fishing industry by constructing an access road to Berth No. 92 at the Port of Liepaja.