International Transport Development Association

20/03/2026

Following participation in the Transport Means 2025 conference, the Proceedings of the 29th International Scientific Conference Transport Means 2025 have been officially published.

On page 900 https://ebooks.ktu.edu/reader/706264/&returnUrl%3DaHR0cHM6Ly9lYm9va3Mua3R1LmVkdS9wcm9kdWN0LzcwNjI2NA%3D%3D?productType=ebook&themeName=Lucent-Theme, you can find a joint research paper prepared by ITDA experts Veranika Khlud and Deniss Bickovs, together with colleagues from Riga Technical University — Jānis Baroniņš and Viktors Feofanovs:

Modern Approaches to Decarbonization of Port Logistics: International Trends and Latvian Practice

The paper analyses global and EU-driven decarbonisation strategies in port logistics, including renewable energy integration, electrification, digitalisation, and AI-based optimisation. A particular focus is given to the Freeport of Riga, highlighting practical implementation through emission monitoring systems, solar energy development, and digital solutions.

The research was developed within the framework of the Interreg Central Baltic project “Sustainable Flow”, contributing to applied solutions for reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency in Baltic Sea ports.

Since 2024, ITDA experts have been actively participating in the Transport Means conference, as its proceedings are indexed in Scopus and assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier), ensuring international visibility and academic recognition.

30/01/2026

We join January 28 — CO₂ Emissions Reduction Day and believe it is important to support and share such initiatives, even when they are communicated in different languages.

This topic is especially close to us, as ITDA is actively involved in the Sustainable Flow project under the Central Baltic Programme, which is aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions and developing sustainable solutions in the Freeport of Riga. The project brings together science, digital tools, and practical solutions for port and transport infrastructure across the Baltic region.

We are genuinely pleased to see tangible results and a consistent green transition approach demonstrated by our colleagues in Lithuania and the Port of Klaipėda.

Sustainable development is not a slogan, but a daily commitment where knowledge exchange and international cooperation play a crucial role.

🚢Klaipėdos uoste visai Lietuvai svarbios idėjos ir projektai virsta realybe. Čia kasdien atsakingai kuriame šiuolaikišką, konkurencingą ir tvarumo iniciatyvas įgyvendinantį uostą.

🙌Šiuo metu stipriname komandą ir siūlome darbą vidaus auditorei (-iui).

📑Jeigu gerai išmanai apskaitos procesus, pasižymi dėmesingumu detalėms, analitiniu mąstymu bei esi sąžiningas ir atsakingas – gali būti, kad ieškome kaip tik tavęs! Nepraleisk progos ir kandidatuok.

👇Ką reikės daryti?

☑️organizuoti ir vykdyti neplaninius bei planinius vidaus auditus savarankiškai ir (ar) su sudaryta darbo grupe, vadovaujantis pasauliniais vidaus audito standartais, rengti standartizuotas vidaus audito ataskaitas, pateikiant aiškias ir vertingas procesų tobulinimo bei vidaus kontrolės stiprinimui skirtas rekomendacijas, grindžiamas patikima duomenų analize;

☑️vertinti kontrolės sistemos visumą, analizuoti sudėtingą informaciją, atpažinti reikšmingas rizikas ir teikti rekomendacijas, užtikrinančias sisteminius pokyčius;

☑️analizuoti ir identifikuoti potencialias rizikas bei teikti įžvalgas dėl jų mažinimo;

☑️teikti pasiūlymus dėl bendrų Vidaus audito skyriaus darbo metodų ir Vidaus audito skyriaus kompetencijos srityje esančių vidaus teisės aktų ir kitų dokumentų tobulinimo;

☑️rengti vidaus teisės aktų, reglamentuojančių vidaus audito veiklą, projektus;

☑️vertinti, ar pakankama ir veiksminga bendrovės vidaus kontrolės sistema;

☑️organizuoti ir vykdyti audituotų subjektų rekomendacijų įgyvendinimo stebėseną;

☑️rengti veiklos ataskaitas.

📧Gyvenimo aprašymų iki vasario 18 d. laukiame el. paštu [email protected]

👉Daugiau informacijos https://portofklaipeda.lt/darbo-skelbimai/2025/11/19/vidaus-auditore-ius/

12/11/2025

Wrapping up the 5th reporting period of the Sustainable Flow project (May–October 2025)

Together with our partners from Estonia, Sweden, Finland, we’ve completed another productive and inspiring phase of the Sustainable Flow project — co-funded by the Central Baltic Programme.

During this period, the consortium focused on joint events, trainings, analytical reports, and the development of practical tools supporting port digitalisation and decarbonisation. One of the key highlights was the installation of solar panels at the Freeport of Riga, marking a significant step toward greener and more energy-efficient port operations.

We’re proud of the work our ITDA team has contributed. Meet our experts and learn more about the International Transport Development Association (ITDA) and our role in Sustainable Flow here: https://centralbaltic.eu/project-news/meet-the-sustainable-flow-experts-3-7-international-transport-development-association-itda/

06/11/2025

October was a truly dynamic month for our team — full of international conferences, research presentations, partner meetings, and large-scale technology demonstrations.
Let’s look back at everything that made this month exceptional!
And let’s keep moving forward!

24/10/2025

RIGA COMM 2025 — Logistics Tech Conference

The International Transport Development Association (ITDA) was proud to be a partner and co-organizer of the Logistics Tech conference at RIGA COMM 2025, held on October 9–10, and dedicated to innovation, digitalization, and sustainability in logistics and transport.

During the session, Maiju Kaski (Fintraffic VTS) delivered a presentation focusing on CO₂ emissions and the role of digital technologies in achieving sustainability goals.

This was followed by a panel discussion “From Port to Production: Scaling Sustainable Flow for Smarter Logistics in Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Beyond,” moderated by Ieva Demjanenko Demjanenko (ITDA).

Panelists included:
⚓ Deniss Bickovs (LMT, CEO at ITDA)
🎓 Dagnija Blumberga (Riga Technical University, Institute of Energy Systems and Environment)
🌍 Maiju Kaski (Fintraffic VTS)
✈️ Stavros Stromatas, PhD (EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub)
🌱 Aiga Grasmane (Ministry of Climate and Energy of the Republic of Latvia)

The discussion highlighted how AI, IoT, and data analytics can drive efficiency, transparency, and sustainability across logistics and manufacturing — from ports to production. ⚓

08/09/2025

☀️🇬🇧 ITDA has installed solar panels at the Port of Riga

The International Transport Development Association (ITDA) continues to implement innovative and sustainable solutions in the transport and port sector.
At the Freeport of Riga, we have completed the installation of 20 kW solar panels and an inverter, as well as prepared the electrical infrastructure for connecting a micro-generator.

This step is part of our broader strategy to increase energy efficiency, reduce the carbon footprint, and strengthen Latvia’s position as a digital and green hub of the Baltic region.



☀️🇱🇻 ITDA uzstādīja saules paneļus Rīgas brīvostā

International Transport Development Association (ITDA) turpina ieviest inovatīvus un ilgtspējīgus risinājumus transporta un ostu nozarē.
Rīgas brīvostā esam pabeiguši 20 kW saules paneļu un invertora uzstādīšanu, kā arī sagatavojuši elektroinstalāciju mikroģeneratora pieslēgumam.

Šis solis ir daļa no mūsu plašākās stratēģijas energoefektivitātes paaugstināšanai, oglekļa pēdas samazināšanai un Latvijas pozīciju stiprināšanai kā digitālajam un zaļajam centram Baltijas reģionā.

27/08/2025

🇱🇻 Vakardien Rīgas brīvosta pārvaldes telpās norisinājās digitālā rīka testēšana un apmācības projekta Sustainable Flow ietvaros!

👩‍💻 Seminārā piedalījās dažādi Latvijas ostu uzņēmumi, kas iepazinās ar jauno CO₂ emisiju uzskaites un energoefektivitātes rīku, to praktiski izmēģināja un sniedza vērtīgus komentārus par lietojamību.

Rīks palīdzēs ostām un termināļiem:
✅ efektīvāk uzskaitīt CO₂ emisijas,
✅ plānot enerģijas taupīšanu,
✅ sagatavoties jaunajām ES prasībām (MRV regula un CSRD no 2026. gada).

🙏 Liels paldies projekta partneriem no Fintraffic, SAMK un Awake.ai, kā arī visiem uzņēmumiem, kas piedalījās un ar savām atsauksmēm palīdz uzlabot rīku!

➡️ Vairāk par projektu: https://centralbaltic.eu/project/sustainable-flow/


🇬🇧Yesterday at the Freeport of Riga we hosted digital tool testing and training as part of the Sustainable Flow project!

👩‍💻 Participants from Latvian port companies explored how the tool can be used for CO₂ monitoring and energy efficiency, tested its functions, and shared valuable feedback to support further improvements.

This innovative tool is designed to help ports and terminals:
✅ track and report CO₂ emissions more accurately,
✅ plan and evaluate energy-saving measures,
✅ get ready for the upcoming EU requirements (MRV Regulation and CSRD starting in 2026).

🙏 Huge thanks to our partners Fintraffic, SAMK - Satakunta University of Applied Sciences and awake.ai, and to all the companies that joined us and contributed to shaping a greener and more efficient maritime future!

➡️ Learn more about the project: https://centralbaltic.eu/project/sustainable-flow/

11/08/2025

International Transport Development Association (ITDA) took part in a meeting dedicated to container transportation, discussing ways to optimize export, import, and transit procedures. The main focus was on automating data exchange and ensuring real-time access to information between EMDAS, container lines, and terminals. Participants explored API integration solutions to speed up the creation of loading and unloading lists, reduce process duplication, and increase operational transparency. The discussion also briefly touched on sustainability — including how optimizing logistics and reducing vessel idle time can help lower CO₂ emissions. The parties agreed to continue dialogue with customs and partners to implement modern and efficient cargo handling procedures.

17/07/2025

ITDA is proud to be a partner of the Logistics Tech conference at RIGA COMM 2025!

We are excited to announce that the International Transport Development Association (ITDA) is an official partner of the RIGA COMM 2025 business technology exhibition and conference, taking place on October 9–10 at Ķīpsala Exhibition Centre. This year, our special focus is on the Logistics Tech block — a dedicated conference for exploring the most innovative technologies shaping the future of logistics and supply chain management.

The conference will bring together industry leaders to discuss practical applications of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, blockchain, and data analytics in transport and logistics. The aim is to help companies boost transparency, efficiency, and sustainability across the industry. As a partner, ITDA will represent the interests of sustainable development, digital solutions, and international cooperation, sharing our experience and insights on building the logistics ecosystem of tomorrow.

https://rigacomm.com/lv/apmekletajiem/?_gl=1*lurspd*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjU1NDU2ODYxLjE3NTI3NTAzMTQ.*_ga_VLP8LCDFG6*czE3NTI3NTY5OTEkbzMkZzAkdDE3NTI3NTY5OTEkajYwJGwwJGgw -tehnologiju-konference

Join us at RIGA COMM 2025 and get inspired by the latest industry trends and networking opportunities with leading experts!

17/07/2025

17/07/2025

Three-day visit of the Ukrainian delegation to Riga: New steps in port and maritime innovation

In July 2025, the International Transport Development Association (ITDA) team (Latvia) organized and hosted a three-day visit of colleagues from the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) and other organizations in Riga.

Key events of the visit:

1. Meeting with Neils Kalnins, Head of the Electronic Communications Office of Latvia: The delegation presented the implementation of the DocPort system and discussed the stages of developing technical specifications for the maritime module. Neils confirmed the readiness of the Latvian side to finance experts and support the project, while the Ukrainian partners will only need to provide updates on the implementation process.
2. Presentation of an innovative facial recognition solution for driver identification—a step towards automating port checkpoint access without human intervention.
3. Discussion of the tasks and prospects for introducing a river “single window” system to digitize port processes.
4. The Ukrainian colleagues were invited to participate in the Maritime IT Forum in Riga on October 22, 2025.
5. Additional discussions were held regarding assistance to the Ministry of Transport of Ukraine in the development of regulatory legal acts.
6. Meeting with representatives of the Freeport of Riga regarding the implementation of a new port management system.
7. With LVR Flote (the technical operator of the Port of Riga), the delegation discussed the use of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for hydrography and was introduced to the newest vessel, “Laura,” in the Port of Riga.
8. Negotiations were held with Latvijas Mobilais Telefons SIA on new technologies and opportunities for cooperation in maritime innovation projects.

ITDA acted as the coordinator of the visit, ensuring effective interaction between key industry players. We especially note the friendly atmosphere and productive agreements on further cooperation between Latvia and Ukraine in the field of port digitalization and innovation.

Many thanks to all participants for their trust and active exchange of experience!

16/07/2025

The International Transport Development Association (ITDA) was pleased to participate in the Fishermen’s Festival (Zvejnieksvētki) event organized by the Latvian Maritime Union (Latvijas Jūrniecības savienība) on July 12 aboard the ship Vecrīga. The gathering was held in celebration of Latvia’s maritime heritage and served as a wonderful opportunity to promote the importance of the maritime sector, foster collaboration, and enjoy a meaningful exchange in an informal and friendly atmosphere.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Latvian Maritime Union and especially to Roberts Gailītis for organizing this beautiful and meaningful tradition.

It was a great pleasure to spend time with the esteemed Gaidis Andrejs Zeibots, as well as to connect with Līva Goba, whose contributions to the maritime community are both valuable and inspiring.