Kundziņsala, the fastest-growing area of the Port of Riga, is undergoing a major transformation into a leading center for sustainable energy, modern manufacturing, and smart logistics.
Over the coming years, at least seven new companies including cargo terminals, logistics centers, energy firms, and advanced manufacturing plants are expected to commence operations in the area, creating nearly 800 new jobs and attracting investments exceeding €500 million.
A major milestone in this transformation is the construction of the Baltic States’ first renewable fuel production facility for hydrotreated vegetable oil and sustainable aviation fuel. Spearheaded by Amber Flow Fuels, the €120 million project will create 120 highly skilled jobs and is scheduled to begin production in 2027.
The Port of Riga is also advancing an offshore and onshore wind technology manufacturing complex in northern Kundziņsala.
Backed by co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund and the Latvian government, this project is set for completion by 2029. Once operational, it is expected to generate €160 million in exports annually, create 650 jobs, and contribute €7.8 million in annual tax revenue.
Kundziņsala is also playing a pivotal role in Latvia’s national security and NATO operations, serving as a logistics and military mobility hub. Infrastructure upgrades co-financed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency have strengthened road, rail, and quay access to the Ādaži military base.
To support increased traffic and reduce urban congestion, a new traffic overpass connecting Sarkandaugava to Kundziņsala is under construction, funded in part by the EU Cohesion Fund.
Kundziņsala is also becoming a digital logistics leader. One of Europe’s most advanced port control points is currently being developed, featuring six traffic lanes, digital cargo data integration, machine vision for vehicle and person identification, and real-time integration with national control service systems.
This initiative is a key step in building a digitized, automated logistics ecosystem.
Today, Kundziņsala handles 72% of all sea containers in Latvia, serving as the core container logistics center of the Port of Riga. Of the nine companies currently operating in the area, six are involved in containerized cargo.
Many of them are now expanding their facilities with new cargo yards and warehouses to meet rising demand for bulk storage and container capacity.
Ansis Zeltiņš, CEO of the Freeport of Riga, reinforced this strategic vision saying that as ports have always been national assets and today, the Port of Riga is an engine of economic security.
