The Freeport of Riga was visited by high ranking Ukrainian officials, port said in its press release. The agenda of the visit was primarily focused on the issues of Ukrainian agricultural products transit through the Freeport of Riga. In the framework of informal negotiations Ukrainian delegation highlighted favorable aspects of potential cooperation, among which the port strategically favorable location, as well as low logistic expenses at the Freeport were mentioned.
Ukrainian businessmen are interested in cooperation with Latvian grain silos and the Freeport of Riga, which would enable Ukrainian farmers and traders to export grain and other agricultural commodities.
Ukraine is famous for its fertile lands and favorable crop yields, so such cooperation might ensure a regular and consistent cargo flows and thus would be beneficial to both sides.