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The latest news about investment projects, business development, infrastructure improvements and cooperation opportunities in Liepāja.

Liepāja Receives Two LCCI Awards for Creating a Business-Friendly Environment

On 5 November 2026, the “Most Business-Friendly Municipality Award 2026” ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in Riga.

November 6, 2026

Liepāja and South Kurzeme Entrepreneurs’ Breakfast at ZOO “Atomi”

Entrepreneurs from Liepāja and South Kurzeme Municipality meet once a month to share experiences, discover local businesses and establish new connections. Each meeting takes place at a different location, offering participants an opportunity to learn more about businesses from various sectors and their development stories. Everyone interested is welcome to join these meetings!

October 9, 2026

Liepāja Industrial Park ranked among the world’s top 10 industrial and logistics projects for investment

The latest edition in Real FDI’s regular series highlighting the most attractive investment projects across different regions and sectors presents its top 10 projects for 2026. In today’s competition for investment, the most attractive locations are those capable of offering not only land but also modern infrastructure, energy security, logistics connections and an ecosystem suited to advanced manufacturing. Liepāja Industrial Park has been recognised as one of Europe’s most promising projects in the global top 10.

September 21, 2026

Liepāja and South Kurzeme Entrepreneurs’ Breakfast: Discovering JA Travel and Amber Gastrobar

September 11, 2026

Manufacturing output in Liepāja increases by 21.1%

In the first half of 2026, manufacturing companies in Liepāja produced goods worth EUR 310.2 million - an increase of 21.1%, or EUR 54.1 million, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data compiled by the Liepāja Central Administration.

September 8, 2026

Construction of the access road to Pier 92 at the Port of Liepāja nears completion

The Liepāja SEZ Authority continues to improve the infrastructure required by fishermen by constructing an access road to Pier 92 at the Port of Liepāja.

August 20, 2026

Topping-out ceremony held for Mols L’s new warehouse

The stevedoring company Mols L is constructing a new warehouse of approximately 5,000 m² at the Port of Liepāja, significantly expanding its storage capacity. The total investment amounts to approximately EUR 1.55 million.

August 17, 2026

Liepāja SEZ Authority Continues Developing Infrastructure for Fishing Vessels at the Port of Liepāja

The Liepāja Special Economic Zone Authority has begun construction of an access road to Pier 92 at the Port of Liepāja. The project is co-financed through the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund Operational Programme for Fisheries Development 2021-2027.

March 25, 2026

HAGBERG to Begin Construction of 200 New Homes in Liepāja in €25 Million Development Project

Real estate development, construction and management company HAGBERG will begin construction this summer on two residential development projects on Debess Street in Liepāja. The total investment in the developments will reach EUR 25 million, with plans to build four energy-efficient residential buildings comprising 200 modern homes.

February 26, 2026

Liepāja’s Manufacturing Output Reaches EUR 561 Million, Growing by 17.2% Over the Year

In 2025, manufacturing companies in Liepāja – including businesses operating in the metalworking, food production, woodworking and other sectors – produced goods worth EUR 561 million, accounting for 5.1% of Latvia’s total industrial output.

February 23, 2026

Port of Liepāja Maintains Stable Operations in 2025

As a multifunctional port, the Port of Liepāja has maintained a stable cargo turnover over the past decade, averaging around 7 million tonnes annually. This trend continued in 2025, when the port handled a total of 6.9 million tonnes of cargo. Compared to the previous year, cargo turnover decreased by 0.19 million tonnes, or 2.53%, while the share of local cargo remained above 52%.

January 26, 2026

Construction Investment in Liepāja Rises by 63% in 2025

Data collected by the Liepāja Construction Department on sector performance in 2025 shows that total construction investment in Liepāja reached EUR 164.7 million, marking a 63% increase compared to the previous year.

January 15, 2026

Liepāja Named Among Latvia’s Most Business-Friendly Cities

The Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LTRK) has recognised Jūrmala as Latvia’s most business-friendly city, while Liepāja and Daugavpils shared second and third place with an equal number of points, according to information provided to the LETA news agency.

November 5, 2025