Port of Liepaja throughput hits record high

In 2012, Liepaja Port handled 7.2 million tons of cargo, a record volume year-on-year, Liepaja Special Economic Zone Marketing and Investment Department head Ivo Kolins told LETA.

In January-October 2012, Liepaja Port handled 6.02 million tons of cargo, 52.6% more than in the corresponding period in 2011. In January-November 2012, the port handled 6.7 million tons of cargo, a 50.7% increase on January-November 2011.
 
According to the latest data, the port's cargo turnover this year – 7.2 million tons – is the largest amount in the port's history, explained Kolins.

Source: http://www.baltic-course.com/