Salacgriva port is the furthest Latvian North port. It is mentioned as Livonian archbishops’ port already in the historical sources of the 1368. Since the second half of the 19th century Salacgriva port has become an important export port in North Vidzeme for agriculture and timber products. The way the port is now, it was only built in the second half of 20th century, when the north and south breakwaters were built as well as the piers to serve fishing boats.