Laem Chabang Port, located in the eastern part
of Thailand, covered an area of 2,572 Acres, is the main deep
sea port of Thailand that offers universal services in order
to exchange goods worldwide. It consists of several minor ports
that provide services as follows:
Seven
container terminals One
multipurpose terminal One
Ro/Ro terminal One
passengers and Ro/Ro terminal One
general cargo terminal One
shipyard terminal
Laem Chabang Port can also handle extra large
ships (Super Post Panamax). The Port Authority of Thailand is responsible
for the whole port, while it lets private sectors to contract the
operational function which is called “Landlord Port”.
Laem Chabang Port is one of the highest (trading) growth rates in
the world; rated World Top Container Port by the world’s leading
magazine such as Loylld List etc. The rating had leapfrogged from
the twenty-third in 1998 – 1999 to the twentieth and eighteenth
in 2002 and 2003 accordingly.
With the intention to develop
Laem Chabang Port to be entitled one of the World Class
Port; all requirements to meet the high standard service
provision have to be implemented. Some of the implementations
are as follows:
1. Increase the service capacity to ensure all services
as mentioned are achieved.
2. Utilize port area to also support other relevant activities.
3. Increase productivity.
4. Employ modern technology to function docking field and
yard operation.
5. Initiate new projects and activities to fulfill and cover
all services requirements such as Container Care Centre
Project.
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