Liepaja Special Economic Zone

Liepaja has historically developed as a city of trade, industry and culture. Its advantageous location on the Eastern coast of the Baltic sea, with an ice free port and transport infrastructure, secure its status as a very convenient and efficient trade route between Eastern and Western Europe.

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The Port of Liepaja is at your service all year around

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The Port of Liepaja is ready to swing into action

One of Liepaja's key advantages is its port, when commercial operations began in 1992. Before then it was the Soviet Navy's largest West coast naval base. The Port of Liepaja does not suffer the constraints

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Bulk cargo harbour in the Port of Liepaja

which are often associated with long-established ports and can therefore implement very efficient, flexible development policies specifically designed to attract and encourage investments.

Looking forward to the 21st century, Liepaja is constantly working on further developments. With substantial land available for development, Liepaja became a special economic zone in 1997. This effectively gives the port a free-port status. The surrounding hinterland, including major industrial areas, railway terminals, the airport and warehousing facilities are all embraced in this zone. The key benefits of the special economic zone status include tax free holidays, a free customs zone and preferential landowner terms.