Accelerating Development of Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 Creating Sustainable Economic Opportunities for Thailand

Thailand is making history with the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 project, now 67% complete, with the deep-sea F1 terminal set to open by November 2025. This expansion will accommodate mega container ships with a capacity of 20,000 TEUs, featuring the fastest and most precise automated cargo handling system in ASEAN.

Key achievements so far:

• Increased container handling capacity to 18.1 million TEUs per year, up from 11 million
  
  
• Reduced transport time from the port to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to under 24 hours via double-track rail and smart roads
  
  
• Attracted global logistics giants like Maersk and CMA CGM to establish operations in Thailand
  
  

What this means for the Thai economy:

• Creation of 100,000 quality jobs in the EEC, from engineers to local workers
  
  
• Cut agricultural export costs by 30%, boosting Thai farmers’ competitiveness worldwide
  
  
• Commitment to clean energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030
  
  

Thailand is positioning itself as ASEAN’s logistics leader, driving sustainable growth and opportunities for its people.

For additional information: Port Authority of Thailand (PAT)

Link: https://www.port.co.th