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Cargo turnover at Latvian ports increases by 9.4% in 3 months

BC, Riga, 16.04.2014.Print version
Cargo turnover at Latvian ports reached 20.78 million tons in January-March 2014, 9.4% more than in the same period in 2013, the Transport Ministry's Transit Policy Department informed Nozare.lv, cites LETA.

In January-March 2013, Latvian ports handled 18.96 million tons of cargo.

 

The Freeport of Riga handled 9.9 million tons of cargo in January-February 2014, 21.7% more than in the respective period in 2013. The Freeport of Ventspils handled 8.99 million tons, a 1.5% decrease, the Port of Liepaja –1.5 million tons, a 4.8% increase.

 

Bulk cargo made up the largest part of cargo turnover at Latvian ports in January-March 2014 – 9.7 million tons, followed by liquid cargo – 8.07 million tons, and general cargo – 2.96 million tons.






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