LASAV Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of LASAV
Savannakhet Port is the seaport of Savannakhet, in the city of Savannakhetin Laos. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is LASAV.
Port Overview
Savannakhet Port, identified in the supplied port record as UN/LOCODE LASAV and alternative code LASA3, is an inland dry port in Savannakhet, Laos. Located at approximately 16.550000°N and 104.750000°E, it occupies a strategic position on the Greater Mekong Subregion East-West Economic Corridor. Rather than functioning as a seaport, the facility supports inland cargo transfer, transshipment, distribution, customs handling and storage connected with seaborne gateways in Thailand and Vietnam. The supplied port description identifies a free trade zone with on-site customs clearance, inventory tracking and quality-control services. Our platform treats LASAV as a border- and corridor-dependent inland logistics point: the final routing, equipment availability, customs sequence and delivery schedule must be confirmed against the selected gateway, carrier and local operator before booking.
| Port name | Savannakhet |
|---|---|
| Country / city | Laos / Savannakhet |
| UN/LOCODE | LASAV |
| Port type | Inland dry port and logistics hub |
| Coordinates | 16.550000°N, 104.750000°E |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: The dry-port model supports inland receipt, transfer and dispatch of containerized cargo. Available equipment, container types and handling windows should be confirmed before release instructions are issued.
- Free trade zone operations: The supplied port description refers to re-export procedures and possible deferral or reduction of container-related duties, subject to local customs requirements and the cargo’s regulatory status.
- Customs and inspection coordination: On-site customs clearance and quality-control functions are described for the facility. Whether physical inspection, sampling or document review is required depends on the declaration and risk profile.
- Storage and inventory: Inventory tracking and storage are part of the stated service offering. Our service team recommends reconciling warehouse records with container numbers, seal numbers, packages and customs references.
- Road connectivity: Road-based corridor movement is central to the Savannakhet dry-port model. Truck type, border crossing, route permits and delivery restrictions should be checked for oversized, heavy or regulated cargo.
Routes & Transit Times
- Vietnam direction: Cargo may be arranged through the East-West Economic Corridor toward Vietnamese maritime gateways, including the Danang area referenced in the supplied description. The practical routing depends on border formalities, truck availability and the confirmed ocean connection.
- Thailand direction: Shipments may connect through Thai logistics networks toward Bangkok-area or Laem Chabang-area seaports. The selected inland leg, border crossing and terminal cut-off determine the workable booking plan.
- Regional distribution: LASAV can support transfer, transshipment and distribution within the corridor. A through transport plan should separate inland lead time, border clearance time, port receiving time and ocean transit.
- Time planning: We do not promise a fixed transit time for LASAV. Border congestion, customs examination, public holidays, truck capacity, documentation accuracy and vessel cut-offs can materially change the schedule; obtain a current route quotation before commitment.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: Savannakhet and connected Lao inland markets are the immediate service area, with corridor links extending toward Thailand and Vietnam.
- Manufacturing and distribution: The logistics profile is suitable for cargo requiring regional transfer, storage, re-export handling and inventory visibility rather than direct vessel loading.
- Typical cargo profile: Containerized manufactured goods, consumer products, industrial inputs, machinery, project-related cargo and general commercial shipments may be handled, subject to facility acceptance and customs classification.
- Special cargo screening: Food, chemicals, batteries, pharmaceuticals, temperature-sensitive goods, oversized units and other controlled cargo require advance confirmation of permits, packaging, equipment and handling capability.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-offs and release: LASAV is an inland facility, so the relevant cut-off may be set by the ocean carrier, Thai or Vietnamese gateway, border operation, trucker and dry-port receiving plan. Our service team confirms each milestone instead of applying a seaport cut-off by default.
- Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, customs data, permits and origin-related documents must be consistent in shipper, consignee, package count, weight, HS classification and cargo description.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, safety documentation and container details before booking. Acceptance at the dry port, border and ocean gateway must be separately verified.
- Inspection and inland delivery: Customs examination or document queries can interrupt the corridor schedule. Use seal-control records, obtain written release instructions and confirm truck access, weight limits and delivery appointments for the final leg.
Shipping Tips
- Request an end-to-end quotation showing the dry-port leg, border crossing, customs service, storage conditions, gateway handling and ocean connection separately.
- Submit cargo details early, including dimensions, gross and net weights, package type, HS code, dangerous-goods status and any temperature or lifting requirements.
- Keep the inland transport document, customs declaration and warehouse instruction aligned with the actual container and seal information; discrepancies can trigger rework or inspection.
- For urgent or time-critical cargo, ask our service team to compare Thailand and Vietnam gateway options and to identify the operational cut-off that governs the complete route.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Savannakhet is described in the supplied record as Laos’ first dry port. Our platform therefore plans the shipment as an inland logistics movement connected to a Thai or Vietnamese maritime gateway, not as a direct vessel call at Savannakhet.
The supplied description states that on-site customs clearance is available and that import and export processing may be handled together. The applicable declaration route, inspection requirement and supporting documents must be confirmed for the specific cargo.
No automatic exemption should be assumed. Re-export procedures and possible duty deferral or reduction are described, but eligibility depends on cargo status, customs approval, destination and local regulations. Our team verifies the treatment before execution.
The supplied port description states that storage time is unlimited. This should be read alongside the agreed commercial terms, inventory controls, customs status, cargo condition and any applicable regulatory restrictions.
There is no universal answer. Thailand and Vietnam options may differ by cargo type, border conditions, vessel cut-off, inland cost and required delivery date. Our service team compares the complete corridor before recommending a routing.
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, name, country, city, coordinates and dry-port description in this module are based on the supplied LASAV port record. Operational statements are limited to the services expressly described in that record and to standard dry-port planning principles; equipment availability, charges, cut-offs, customs treatment, border conditions and transit times require current confirmation.
For international location-code reference and cross-checking, consult the official United Nations Economic Commission for Europe domain: unece.org.
The presence of a reference domain does not replace shipment-specific confirmation from the relevant customs authority, dry-port operator, transport provider or ocean gateway. Our platform verifies time-sensitive operating details before booking and execution.