Port visits Lithuania and Latvia

To gain a comprehensive understanding of port activities and the surrounding business ecosystem in the Baltic region, LBOW is organizing an economic mission to the ports of Klaipėda in Lithuania, as well as Ventspils and Riga in Latvia, taking place from October 12 to 14. During this three-day visit, participants will receive firsthand updates on the latest port infrastructure developments, meet directly with local key stakeholders, and learn about the current state of offshore wind preparations and energy transition investments transforming these strategic hubs.

Our travel itinerary begins on October 12 with a flight to Palanga, and we transport ourselves via bus to Klaipėda, continuing to Ventspils and finaly Riga, where we will take our return flight to Amsterdam on October 14.

Registration: is open to Dutch companies. The mission is free for PIB cluster members Finland (1 representative free, second person €125 excluding VAT) and for non clustermembers costs are €250 excluding VAT. The fee includes the seminar and group transportation. It excludes flights, hotels, and personal expenses. We need your confirmation by 2 October

Arrange and pay yourself:

• One overnight stay 12-13 October in hotel Reja make your booking untill 2 October Booking code: Klaipeda2026 via sales@hotelreja.com for 95 eur/night (+1eur city tax)
• One overnight stay 13-14 October in hotel Olimpiska Centra Ventspils. We have made a group booking. You need to pay 44 euro on the location for overnight and breakfast. No need to book anything in advance. (https://www.hotelocventspils.lv )
• Flight from Amsterdam – Palanga (via Riga) 12 October 10.00-13.10 BT 618 and 13.55-14.35 BT 373
• Return flight Riga – Amsterdam 14 October 17.00 – 18.20 (Air Baltica BT 619)

Draft program:

12 Oct: Traveling to Palanga (via Riga)

12 Oct: Visit to the port of Klaipeda + networking dinner

13 Oct: Matchmaking Klaipeda

13 Oct: Group bus travel and port visit + evening dinner Ventspils

14 Oct:  Group bus travel and port visit Riga with matchmaking

14 Oct: Flight from Riga to Amsterdam