Development Project of Laem Chabang Port Phase 3

Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 Development Project is one of crucial projects under the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development plan that the government should complete as soon as possible. This phase is planned to enhance connection and transportation of goods to CLMV countries (namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam) and Southern China. This will serve as a stronghold for product transportation and distribution at a regional level and it is expected to be a world-class port after completion.

Background Information of Laem Chabang Port

The Development Project of Laem Chabang Port is under the supervision of Port Authority of Thailand (PAT). Due to the limitations of goods transportation at Bangkok Port (also known as Klongtoey Port), this port was inaccessible by large cargo vessels and it was unable to expand its area for container shipment. In 1961, PAT started conducting a research on Laem Chabang development project. This project, however, was delayed until 1973 when land expropriation of 6,340 rai in Thung Sukhkla Sub-district, Si Racha District, and Bang Lamung Sub-district, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province was enforced. After 18 years of development, Lam Chabang Port first started its operation in 1991. Laem Chabang Port has gone through the development of its Phase 1 and Phase 2 as can be seen below.

Development of Laem Chabang Port Phase 1

Objectives	To accommodate more containers and to increase handling capacity for large vessels that cannot access the terminal at Bangkok Port
No.of Quays	A total of 11 quays as follows: • Five container berths • One multipurpose terminal • One passengers and Ro/Ro terminal • One Ro/Ro berth • One bulk goods terminal (for sugar and molasses)
Handling Capacity	4.0 million containers per year

Source: http://laemchabangportphase3.com/port_02.html

Development of Laem Chabang Port Phase 2

Objective	To accommodate more containers with an estimated number of 6.8 million containers per year
No.of Quays	A total of 7 quays as follows: Six container berths One Ro/Ro and general goods berth
Handling Capacity	6.8 million containers per year

Source : http://laemchabangportphase3.com/port_03.html

Development of Laem Chabang Port Phase 3

Project Location	Thung Sukhkla Sub-district, Si Racha District, Chon Buri Province (1,600 Rai )
Objectives	To increase container throughput from 7.7 million containers per year to 18.1 million containers per year To increase numbers of cars for land transportation of goods from 2 million cars per year to 3 million cars per year To increase a ratio of goods shipment via trains at Laem Chabang Port from 7% to 30%, to increase shipment along the coastline and via railway, and to reduce road traffic in surrounding area of Laem Chabang Port
	A total of 6 quays and 1 railway station as follows: • Four container berths (with handling capacity of 7 million containers per year) • One Ro/Ro terminal (with handling capacity of 1 million cars per year) • One general berth (with handling capacity of 1 million containers per year) • One railway station for container shipment (with handling capacity of 4 million containers per year)
Handling Capacity	Approximately 18.1 million containers per year

Source: Information on the Development Project of Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 from an official website of The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee

When berths and terminals at Laem Chabang Port Phase 3, as well as its railway station for container shipment, all start their operation, the container throughput will be maximized to 18.1 million containers per year. This will also enable multimodal transportation leading to seamless inter-country connection including transshipment and railway cargo shipment to neighboring countries such as CLMV and China.

Project Investment Progress of Laem Chabang Port Phase 3

The Development Project of Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 has initial valuations at 155 billion Thai Baht. Its investment model will occur in the form of a public private partnership (PPP). The duration of construction and service is estimated between 30-50 years. It is planned that the construction will complete in 8 years and the operations will start in 2025. This project is currently in a review process of studying and observing any of its impacts in terms of economy, environment, and engineering, as well as the project yields. PAT’s consulting companies are in charge of evaluating these matters thoroughly to minimize the project’s negative impacts.
This Development Project of Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 aims to enhance Thailand’s competitiveness of maritime trade, promote the country as a main regional gateway, and become a regional logistics center. Additionally, the implementation and usage of innovation and technology will advance this port as a modernized deep sea port that gives priority to environment as well.

Source : https://www.prachachat.net/local-economy/news-123335

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