Seaport · Latvia
Port of Salacgriva
Salacgriva (Latvia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28605). It lies on the Gulf of Riga.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Latvia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- LVSAL
- World Port Index no.
- 28605
- Coordinates
- 57.70°N, 24.37°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Riga; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Latvia
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 5.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Max vessel length | 115.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 20.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.6 m |
Facilities
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,620 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,630 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,110 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Salacgriva, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 194 (Enroute) - Baltic Sea (Southern Part).
Frequently asked questions about Salacgriva
Where is Port of Salacgriva?
Salacgriva (Latvia) lies on the Gulf of Riga, at about 57.70°N, 24.37°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Salacgriva?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE LVSAL for Salacgriva. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Salacgriva?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 115.0 m, beam 20.0 m, draft 5.6 m for Salacgriva. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Salacgriva from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,620 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,110 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gdynia, Gdańsk.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Salacgriva?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Salacgriva through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.