Laem Chabang Port asset
Laem Chabang Port is Thailand's largest deep-sea port, located on the eastern seaboard in Chonburi province. Handles approximately 9 million TEU annual container throughput, making it Thailand's primary export gateway and a major ASEAN regional port. Operated by the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) under Ministry of Transport. Hosts terminals operated by Hutchison Ports, NYK Line, Evergreen, COSCO Shipping, and Maersk concessions. Phase 3 expansion under construction targeting 18M TEU capacity.
Profile overview
Laem Chabang Port is Thailand's largest deep-sea port, located on the eastern seaboard in Chonburi province. Handles approximately 9 million TEU annual container throughput, making it Thailand's primary export gateway and a major ASEAN regional port. Operated by the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) under Ministry of Transport. Hosts terminals operated by Hutchison Ports, NYK Line, Evergreen, COSCO Shipping, and Maersk concessions. Phase 3 expansion under construction targeting 18M TEU capacity.
Business segments
Container terminals
Container throughput
Approximately 9 million TEU annual container throughput across six operating terminals (A0 through A6). Hutchison Ports, NYK Line, Evergreen, and COSCO Shipping hold terminal concessions. Phase 3 expansion targets 18M TEU total capacity.
RoRo and bulk
Vehicle and bulk cargo
Roll-on roll-off terminal for automotive-export vehicle handling (Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, Ford). Bulk-cargo berths handling sugar, tapioca, and petrochemical cargoes from Eastern Seaboard industrial estates.
Phase 3 expansion
EEC deep-water expansion
Phase 3 under construction adds three new terminals and deepens channels to accommodate 20,000 TEU ultra-large container vessels. Investment estimated at $2.9B-plus, financed through PAT and PPP concession frameworks.
Peer comparison — ASEAN major container ports
Port of Singapore
Annual throughput (TEU)
~37M TEU
Authority / operator
MPA / PSA International
Global ranking (approx.)
Top 2 globally
Port Klang
Annual throughput (TEU)
~14M TEU
Authority / operator
Port Klang Authority
Global ranking (approx.)
~12th globally
Laem Chabang
Annual throughput (TEU)
Authority / operator
PAT / concessionaires
Global ranking (approx.)
~20th globally
MICT / Bangkok Port
Annual throughput (TEU)
~2M TEU
Authority / operator
PAT
Global ranking (approx.)
Regional tier
| Port | Annual throughput (TEU) | Authority / operator | Global ranking (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Singapore | ~37M TEU | MPA / PSA International | Top 2 globally |
| Port Klang | ~14M TEU | Port Klang Authority | ~12th globally |
| Laem Chabang | ~9M TEU | PAT / concessionaires | ~20th globally |
| MICT / Bangkok Port | ~2M TEU | PAT | Regional tier |
Watchpoints 2025–2026
Phase 3
Construction and concessionaire risk
Phase 3 terminal construction involves multi-party PPP concession awards. Award delays, cost overruns, or concessionaire financing gaps could defer the capacity doubling to 18M TEU.
Trade flows
China-Thailand trade diversion
US tariffs on Chinese goods and supply-chain diversification are redirecting export manufacturing to Thailand EEC, increasing auto and electronics export volumes through Laem Chabang.
Rail connectivity
EEC rail-link completion
The EEC high-speed rail project connecting Laem Chabang to U-Tapao and Bangkok would create inland-container depot efficiency. Construction delays affect hinterland-logistics cost competitiveness.
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