Limited liability company RIGA CONTAINER TERMINAL (RIGACT) specialises in container and general cargo handling. The company, solely owned by Riga Commercial Port LLC, was established in 2009.

The objective of RIGACT is to provide integrated cargo service solutions for European countries, Russia and Central Asia. Due to the highly competent partners, the company has managed to substantially increase its cargo turnover and ensure regular cargo flow.

RIGACT is the only terminal in the port of Riga that specialises in Sea-Rail transshipment operations. The developed terminal infrastructure, cargo handling technologies and modern equipment ensure the company’s competitiveness and a stable position on the transit market. The value-added services provided by RIGACT include customs operations, freight forwarding and logistics solutions.

The total container flow in 2019 was 60'000 TEU.

Infrastructure:

2 berth:  

          Length – 422 m

          Draught – 12 m

Warehouse area

Open-air storage area

Technical equipment:

2 container cranes with lifting capacities of 42–45 tons

3 cargo handling units with lifting capacities of 42–45 tons

5 terminal trailers

10 general cargo loaders

Development:

The long-term development plans of RIGACT provide for forming a value-added specialised terminal for general and bulk cargo handling.

The development programme for the next few years is targeted at developing the existing infrastructure and increasing the terminal’s capacity, which will allow the company to take an important part on the transit and logistics market.

Long-term development programme 2017–2025:

• Acquire specialised berth equipment for handling vessels with loading capacities of up to 4,000 TEU
• Build railway access track infrastructure for rail cargo handling (2000 metres, two container trains)
• Set up a new container (handling) area
• Build a warehousing complex

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