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LATHA Thanaleng Port
Thanaleng Port is the seaport of Thanaleng, in the city of Thanalengin Laos. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is LATHA.

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Port Code

LATHA

Name

Thanaleng

Country / Region

Laos

City

Thanaleng

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Latitude

17.9030560

Longitude

102.7097220

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Port Overview

Thanaleng Port (UN/LOCODE: LATHA) is a Class One dry port in Thanaleng, Laos, near Vientiane and approximately 1 km from the First Friendship Bridge across the Mekong River. It is an inland, intermodal logistics gateway rather than a seaport, linking Lao import and export cargo with cross-border road and rail movements. The facility forms part of the integrated Vientiane Logistics Park and supports the national objective of developing Laos from a landlocked into a land-linked trading country. Our service team treats LATHA as a border-oriented consolidation, customs and transshipment point, with routing dependent on the selected gateway, rail or road connection, border procedures and final destination.

Port code	LATHA
Port name	Thanaleng
Country / city	Laos / Thanaleng
Port type	Class One inland dry port with intermodal road and rail functions
Coordinates	17.903056, 102.709722
Logistics position	International border logistics, customs handling and import/export transshipment

Key Highlights

Border-facing dry port: Its proximity to the First Friendship Bridge makes border coordination a central part of LATHA cargo planning.
Intermodal capability: The port provides a road-and-rail transshipment function; the practical choice depends on cargo profile, destination and operating schedules.
Integrated logistics setting: LATHA is included in the Vientiane Logistics Park, supporting warehousing, CFS and inland distribution activities.
Customs-oriented operation: The facility is intended to support international import and export trading under applicable customs procedures.
Planning priority: Shipment timing must allow for border, customs, document review and possible inspection variability rather than relying only on line-haul distance.

Facilities & Services

CFS and warehouse areaThe supplied port record identifies 23.9 hectares of CFS and warehouse space, suitable for cargo receiving, temporary storage and consolidation subject to operational acceptance.

Road transshipmentRoad-based cross-border and domestic collection or delivery can be coordinated through the border logistics chain, with vehicle and customs arrangements confirmed per shipment.

Rail transshipmentThe port is described as an intermodal dry port with rail facilities. Rail availability, wagon allocation, loading windows and destination connectivity should be checked before booking.

Handling equipmentThe supplied record lists a mobile crane rated at 25/45 tons and several electric forklifts. Actual lifting method and safe working limits must be confirmed for the cargo.

Container and cargo handlingCFS-based loading, devanning, consolidation and transfer operations may be arranged according to cargo type, packaging and available working capacity.

Customs and inspection interfaceThe port serves international import and export movements, allowing customs formalities and inspection coordination within the applicable Lao regulatory process.

Routes & Transit Times

Cross-border gateway: Cargo may be routed through the Laos–Thailand border connection around the First Friendship Bridge, with the exact interchange point and carrier arrangement confirmed before execution.
Rail-linked inland routing: Rail can be evaluated for suitable containerized or consolidated cargo, but service frequency, wagon availability, terminal windows and onward connections may change.
Road-linked distribution: Road transport is generally relevant for first-mile collection, border transfer and final delivery within Laos or neighboring markets; vehicle type and border queue conditions affect the schedule.
Ocean supply chains: LATHA is not a seaport. International ocean cargo normally requires an upstream or downstream seaport connection and a separate inland leg, so the quoted transit plan should state every transfer point.
Transit-time control: Our service team provides a planning range only after checking cargo readiness, customs documents, border conditions, equipment allocation and the confirmed rail or road schedule.

No fixed transit time, direct sailing, carrier, train frequency or guaranteed border clearance should be assumed for LATHA without shipment-specific confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Thanaleng and the Vientiane logistics area, with onward access to wider Lao commercial and industrial centers through road and rail networks.
Cross-border trade: The location is relevant to cargo moving between Laos and neighboring markets, particularly shipments requiring border transshipment, customs processing or inland distribution.
Containerized general cargo: Manufactured goods, consumer products, machinery, project components and packaged commercial cargo are typical planning categories for a dry-port environment, subject to acceptance and documentation.
Consolidated cargo: LCL shipments can be considered where CFS receiving, segregation, customs treatment and final delivery instructions are clearly arranged.
Special cargo: Oversized, heavy, temperature-sensitive or regulated cargo requires prior review of handling equipment, route restrictions, permits, packaging and storage conditions.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off coordination: LATHA is an inland border facility, so cargo receiving cut-off, customs submission time, rail loading window and border transfer schedule must be checked separately. Our team does not treat a seaport CY cut-off as the LATHA cut-off.
Complete documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, customs data, permits and any preferential-origin evidence should be aligned before cargo arrival. Commodity description, HS classification, quantity and values must be consistent.
Inspection exposure: Customs review, scanning or physical inspection may alter release timing. Seals, packing records, carton marks and accessible cargo presentation should be prepared for possible examination.
Dangerous goods and controlled cargo: The shipper must disclose the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, safety documents and emergency information where applicable. Acceptance, storage and handling require prior confirmation.
Inland delivery constraints: Vehicle dimensions, axle or weight restrictions, border operating conditions, driver documents and final-delivery access should be checked before dispatch, especially for machinery and project cargo.

Shipping Tips

Request a door-to-door routing review: Give our service team the origin, destination, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity and ready date so we can compare road, rail and combined options.
Build border time into the plan: Avoid scheduling production, vessel connection or delivery appointments with no buffer for customs review, inspection, transshipment or document correction.
Prepare handling details: For heavy or irregular cargo, provide lifting points, center of gravity, dimensions, packaging drawings and gross weight before confirming the mobile-crane or forklift arrangement.
Use transport-ready packing: Secure cargo for repeated lifting and transfer, apply durable marks, protect against weather exposure and keep package numbers consistent with the packing list.
Keep an alternative leg available: Where rail capacity or border conditions are uncertain, our team can assess a road-led or split-routing option, subject to equipment, customs and cost confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thanaleng a seaport?

No. LATHA is a dry port in Laos. Ocean cargo must connect through an external seaport and then move by an inland road, rail or combined route. Our service team will identify the complete transport chain rather than presenting LATHA as a port of vessel loading.

Can LATHA handle both rail and road cargo?

The supplied port information describes LATHA as an intermodal dry port providing rail and road transshipment facilities. The usable mode, schedule and equipment must be confirmed for the specific cargo and destination.

What should be checked before sending an LCL shipment?

Confirm CFS receiving acceptance, cargo dimensions, package marks, consolidation timing, customs documents, deconsolidation instructions and final delivery requirements. LCL cargo may be delayed if package data or consignee instructions are incomplete.

Can dangerous goods be accepted at Thanaleng?

Acceptance cannot be assumed. Provide the complete dangerous-goods declaration and safety information before booking so the relevant handling, storage, customs and transport restrictions can be reviewed.

How is the delivery schedule determined?

Our service team assesses cargo readiness, border crossing, customs processing, inspection risk, equipment allocation, rail or road availability and final-mile access. The resulting schedule is a planning estimate and remains subject to operational confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port identity, UN/LOCODE, location, coordinates, dry-port classification, proximity to the First Friendship Bridge, logistics-park relationship, CFS and warehouse area, mobile-crane specification and forklift information are based on the supplied LATHA port record. Operational comments are professional planning guidance and are subject to confirmation with the relevant facility, customs authority, carrier, rail operator and road provider.

The dry-port and regional logistics framework can be cross-checked against the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific at unescap.org. Regulatory requirements, customs treatment, schedules, equipment availability, border conditions and cargo acceptance are time-sensitive and should be verified for each shipment before execution.

Data boundary: no berth, draft, throughput, vessel schedule, carrier allocation, tariff, operating-hour or guaranteed transit-time figures are presented because they are not established in the supplied record.