On November 14, RIKON – the only gantry crane manufacturer in the Baltics – presented two unique gantry cranes at Riga Port. The cranes were manufactured at the port for a Turkish client and will be delivered in the coming days to Isdemir Port in the Mediterranean Sea.
“We are delighted to have initiated cooperation within the territory of Riga Port Group’s company, Riga Central Terminal. The collaboration has been smooth and constructive, reflecting the professional approach of both parties. We are confident that we will continue to implement new projects together, creating significant value for both the Latvian and international markets,” emphasized Alīna Deimonta, Chief Economist of RIKON.
By mid-next year, assembly work for an additional four gantry cranes is planned at Riga Central Terminal. These cranes, like the current ones, will be shipped from the company’s berths to their destination port in Turkey. This demonstrates the capacity of Riga Port’s infrastructure and enterprises to deliver complex industrial projects of international importance. Riga Port Group is truly pleased to have launched cooperation with RIKON and to be part of such a significant project.
The event was attended by Viktor Valainis, Latvia’s Minister of Economics, who highlighted: “What we have witnessed today once again proves that Latvia can! We can design and deliver truly large-scale projects that demand knowledge, technical precision, and uncompromising quality, while competing with the world’s leading companies. It is a genuine pleasure to see export-oriented enterprises thriving at Riga Port, with products in demand across the globe.”
Also present at the event were Prime Minister’s Advisor Ints Dālders, CEO of the Freeport of Riga Ansis Zeltiņš, as well as representatives of Riga Port Group, all of whom expressed recognition for the achievement.