SHIPPING CONTAINERS
IN RIGA, LATVIA

Riga is the largest port city in Latvia and one of the busiest cargo hubs in the Baltic region. As an EU member-state with full access to the Schengen Area, Latvia is the natural entry point for containers serving:

• Latvia — Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja, Ventspils, Jelgava, Jūrmala
• Lithuania — via Daugavpils–Vilnius rail corridor
• Estonia — via Riga–Tallinn highway and rail
• Russia & Belarus — eastern transit (when permitted)

BBS Group works directly with the Freeport of Riga for container drop-off, customs clearance and onward transport. Our typical lead time from quote acceptance to on-site delivery in Latvia is 5–10 business days.

Riga Port — Quick Facts

Truck Delivery

Door-to-door delivery anywhere in Latvia. Tilt-bed trucks for ground placement, or container-handling trailers for stack drops.

Coverage: All of Latvia · Lead time: 1–3 days from Riga

Rail Transport

For bulk orders, we arrange rail transport from Riga to Daugavpils, Rēzekne and onward to Lithuania or Estonia. Cost-effective for 5+ container moves.

Best for: Multi-unit orders, eastern Latvia

Crane Placement

For construction sites and tight access, we coordinate with Latvian crane companies for precise placement of containers up to 30+ tonnes.

Available: Riga · Liepāja · Ventspils · Daugavpils

Customs Clearance

All EU customs paperwork, VAT, T1 transit documents handled on your behalf. Fully cleared for free circulation in the EU before delivery.

Included as standard

Riga-based freight forwarders, 3PL operators, port handlers

Site offices, secure tool storage, mobile workshops

Grain storage, equipment shelter, seasonal warehousing

Reefer containers for fish, dairy, meat distribution

Pop-up shops, container cafés, market stalls

Garden storage, container homes, workshops