SPEAKER INTRODUCTIONS

Ansis Zeltins has a Bachelor's degree from Latvian Maritime Academy in 

Maritime Transport and a Master's degree in Business Administration 

from University of Salford (United Kingdom). 

As the CEO of the Freeport of Riga since 2017, Ansis Zeltins has been involved in the maritime industry for 20 years 

now, representing the country at various international maritime industry 

forums such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the 

International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), Member of the Board 

of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the Head of the 

Shipping Working Group of the Council of Europe. Member of the Board 

of the Baltic Ports Organization (BPO) since 2018,

Member of the Board of the Employers' Confederation of Latvia (LDDK) 

since March 2022. 

Ansis Zeltins has served as Vice-Chairman of the European Sea 

Ports Organization (ESPO) since November 2022 and was elected 

Chair of ESPO in November 2024. 

Ansis Zeltins has the qualification of a chief mate on ships of 3000 BT 

and above.