Navigating the Future of Baltic Container Logistics
Privately-owned container terminal within the Freeport of Riga, handling over 30% of all containerised cargo in the Baltic States
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Why Choose BCT
Key advantages that make us the leading container terminal in the Baltics
Year-Round Navigation
BCT covers 57 hectares on an island at the mouth of River Daugava — navigable all year round with no port congestion.
Private Container Terminal
A wide range of facilities and services to offer shipping lines and forwarders within the Freeport of Riga.
Complete Port Services
All necessary facilities and equipment to handle any port services. Over 30% of all containerised cargo in the Baltic States.
24/7/365 Operations
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The fastest growing container facility in the Baltic States.
Road & Rail Connections
Good onward road and rail connections with developed integrated logistic chains across the region.
Experienced Workforce
An effective workforce is fundamental to a successful organisation. Efficient service delivered by trained professionals.
Technological Innovation
At the forefront of all technological innovations — a pioneer in IT in the Baltic region.
ISPS Compliant
Security is of paramount importance to the operation of vessels, cargo and personnel at our terminal.
Services Provided
Comprehensive container handling and logistics solutions
Vessel Berthing & Quay Allocation
Berthing allocation of vessels along our quays with efficient loading and discharge of containers using five ship-to-shore gantry cranes.
Container Loading & Discharge
Container storage with 5,800 ground slots and over 500 reefer plugs with 24/7 monitoring.
Reefer Storage
Container Freight Station for packing and unpacking containers. Engineering workshop for container repair.
Privately-Owned Container Terminal Within the Freeport of Riga
Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) is a privately-owned container terminal located at the mouth of the river Daugava within the Freeport of Riga. The terminal covers 57 hectares on Kundzinsala island and is the fastest-growing container handling facility in the Baltic States.
BCT handles over 30% of all containerised cargo in the Baltic States, offering a wide range of facilities and services to shipping lines and forwarders. We distinguish ourselves through the quality of our work, high standards, productivity, safety and efficiency.
Our core activities encompass vessel berthing and quay allocation, container loading and discharge, cargo warehousing, container stuffing and stripping, rail and truck transport, container repair, and refrigerated storage.
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Vessel Schedule
Current and upcoming vessel operations at BCT
| Vessel | ETA | ETD | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH | 03 Jun 2026 | 03 Jun 2026 | |
| ELBSPIRNG | 02 Jun 2026 | 03 Jun 2026 | |
| MSC MARYLENA II | 02 Jun 2026 | — | Departed |
| ELBSPIRNG | 03 Jun 2026 | — | Planned |
| SOUTH | 02 Jun 2026 | — | Planned |
| MSC MARYLENA II | 01 Jun 2026 | 02 Jun 2026 |
Strategic Location & Connectivity
Latvia is located on the south-east coast of the Baltic Sea between Estonia and Lithuania. The Port of Riga was chosen as the main entry point for containerised cargo due to its favourable geographic position.
BCT covers 57 hectares on an island at the mouth of the river Daugava with favourable navigation all year round. We have developed integrated logistic chains with direct rail and road connections to major cities across four neighbouring countries and Central Asia.
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Container Weighing Service Procedure Update
BCT has updated its container weighing service procedures to comply with the latest SOLAS regulations and improve operat...

Extended Operating Hours for Spring Season
To accommodate increased cargo volumes during the spring season, BCT will extend its operating hours effective immediate...

New Warehouse Facility Now Operational
BCT's newly constructed warehouse facility is now fully operational, adding significant covered storage capacity to the...