1. The Free Port of Ventspils Edgars Sarmulis Toms Majors Henrijs Šakalis Māris Kivkucāns Form 7.a

2. Contents Introduction Introduction Location Location History History Nowadays Nowadays Statistics Statistics Goals Goals Pictures Pictures

3. Introduction Ventspils is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic cities in Latvia with very efficient free port/special economic zone, as well as excellent possibilities for relaxation – sports facilities, wonderful beach, water amusement park, yacht harbour, children recreation park, etc. Ventspils is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic cities in Latvia with very efficient free port/special economic zone, as well as excellent possibilities for relaxation – sports facilities, wonderful beach, water amusement park, yacht harbour, children recreation park, etc.

4. Location Free Port of Ventspils is a seaport located on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea (57° 24' N, 21° 32' E), western part of Latvia. Free Port of Ventspils is a seaport located on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea (57° 24' N, 21° 32' E), western part of Latvia.Baltic SeaLatviaBaltic SeaLatvia

5. History Over the centuries Ventspils has been known as the major transportation route for Russian cargo like oil, oil products, liquid chemicals, different metals, fertilisers and wood products. During the first period of Latvia’s independence Ventspils losts its significance and began to stagnate. The port and the city were substantially damaged also during the 2nd World War. Over the centuries Ventspils has been known as the major transportation route for Russian cargo like oil, oil products, liquid chemicals, different metals, fertilisers and wood products. During the first period of Latvia’s independence Ventspils losts its significance and began to stagnate. The port and the city were substantially damaged also during the 2nd World War.

6. History For the first time Port of Ventspils was mentioned in historical chronicles in 1263. 17th century for port of Ventspils was a period of a very rapid growth and dynamic development, where during the rule of Duke Jacob in the shipyards of Ventspils more than 135 ships were built and sold to European countries. Ventspils was an important member of the Hanseatic League – union of North German trading cities. For the first time Port of Ventspils was mentioned in historical chronicles in 1263. 17th century for port of Ventspils was a period of a very rapid growth and dynamic development, where during the rule of Duke Jacob in the shipyards of Ventspils more than 135 ships were built and sold to European countries. Ventspils was an important member of the Hanseatic League – union of North German trading cities.VentspilsEuropeanHanseatic LeagueGermanVentspilsEuropeanHanseatic LeagueGerman

7. Nowadays Nowadays The Free port of Ventspils is a deepwater port, which is ice-free the whole year round. Based on the cargo turnover the Free Port of Ventspils is the largest Latvian port and one of the leading ports on Baltic Sea, at the same time being in top 20 of European ports list. Total area of the port is 2623,9 ha. Nowadays The Free port of Ventspils is a deepwater port, which is ice-free the whole year round. Based on the cargo turnover the Free Port of Ventspils is the largest Latvian port and one of the leading ports on Baltic Sea, at the same time being in top 20 of European ports list. Total area of the port is 2623,9 ha. ice-free

8. Cargo turnover in Free Port of Ventspils

9. Cargo Statistics from 2005 to 2010. 2005-29 862 t 2005-29 862 t 2006-29 062 t 2006-29 062 t 2007-31 037 t 2007-31 037 t 2008-28 570 t 2008-28 570 t 2009-26 640 t 2009-26 640 t 2010-22 811 t 2010-22 811 t

10. Goals As one of the main goals Ventspils authorities have set the development of industry in the city. Considering that, Ventspils City Council together with Ventspils Free Port Authority support all kinds of industrial development and welcome enterprises willing to set up their business in Ventspils. As one of the main goals Ventspils authorities have set the development of industry in the city. Considering that, Ventspils City Council together with Ventspils Free Port Authority support all kinds of industrial development and welcome enterprises willing to set up their business in Ventspils.

13. Thanks for attention! January,2011