THKLO Port Code Lookup
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Klong Toey Port is the seaport of Bangkok, in the city of Bangkokin Thailand. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is THKLO.
Khlong Toei Port (THKLO)
Khlong Toei Port, also known as Bangkok Port, is an international river port on the Chao Phraya River in Khlong Toei District, Bangkok, Thailand. The port is operated by the Port Authority of Thailand and serves as an urban gateway for cargo moving to and from Bangkok and its surrounding commercial and industrial areas. Its logistics profile combines container handling with conventional quay operations for general and breakbulk cargo. Because the port is located within a densely developed metropolitan area and relies on river access, inland delivery planning, terminal coordination, road conditions and cargo-specific acceptance requirements are central to reliable execution. Our service team uses THKLO as the port-code reference and confirms the applicable terminal, sailing, documentation and inland arrangements before booking.
| UN/LOCODE | THKLO | Country | Thailand |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | Bangkok | Port type | River port with container and conventional cargo functions |
| Coordinates | 13.7218000, 100.5539000 | Operator | Port Authority of Thailand |
Key Logistics Characteristics
Facilities and Service Scope
- Container operations: Containerized export and import cargo may be arranged subject to the selected terminal, vessel allocation, equipment availability and carrier acceptance.
- Conventional quay handling: The port also provides conventional quay functions for loading and unloading general, project or breakbulk cargo, subject to cargo and terminal approval.
- Terminal coordination: Our service team confirms receiving windows, empty-container release, laden-gate procedures, documentation cut-offs and terminal-specific instructions with the relevant parties.
- Customs and inspection interface: Cargo may require document review, physical inspection or controlled release. The exact process depends on commodity, declaration status and customs instructions.
- Road distribution: Bangkok-area pickup and delivery are normally coordinated by road. Truck type, delivery appointment, traffic restrictions, container weight and site access must be checked in advance.
Routing and Transit Planning
Hinterland and Cargo Profile
- Primary hinterland: Bangkok and the surrounding central Thailand distribution area, including factories, wholesalers, retailers and logistics facilities that use the capital as a consumption and distribution center.
- Industrial supply chains: The gateway may support manufactured goods, machinery, components, consumer products, retail inventory and industrial inputs, subject to carrier and terminal acceptance.
- Containerized cargo: Suitable shipments commonly include palletized commercial cargo, packaged products, machinery parts and other general merchandise that can meet container and customs requirements.
- Conventional cargo: Oversized, project or breakbulk cargo should be assessed separately for lifting method, quay handling, packing, dimensions, weight distribution and inland route feasibility.
Operational and Compliance Controls
- Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, shipping-instruction cut-off, VGM submission, customs declaration and terminal receiving cut-off are separate checkpoints. Our team obtains the confirmed schedule and builds an inland buffer rather than relying on a nominal vessel departure.
- Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and safety documentation. Dangerous goods acceptance must be approved before dispatch.
- Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, permits and commodity-specific documents must be consistent. A customs hold or inspection can prevent release even when the vessel schedule is unchanged.
- Inland delivery: Confirm gross weight, container dimensions, truck restrictions, consignee unloading conditions, delivery appointments and any urban access limitations before arranging the truck.
Practical Booking Recommendations
- Provide the full cargo description, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, container preference, Incoterms and Bangkok delivery address at quotation stage.
- For heavy, oversized or breakbulk cargo, send packing drawings, lifting points, center-of-gravity information and site photographs so that terminal and road feasibility can be reviewed before booking.
- Submit dangerous-goods details and supporting documents early; do not move the cargo to the terminal before written acceptance and confirmed receiving instructions.
- For time-sensitive cargo, our team can compare the current THKLO option with alternative Thai gateway arrangements, considering total inland cost, connection risk and final delivery requirements rather than ocean freight alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THKLO a seaport or an inland port?
THKLO is an international river port on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. It is not treated as a dry port; the available ocean service, vessel routing and terminal acceptance must be confirmed for each shipment.
Can THKLO handle both containers and conventional cargo?
Yes. The port provides container-related functions and also offers a conventional quay for loading and unloading cargo. Cargo type, dimensions, equipment and terminal approval determine the applicable handling arrangement.
How early should cargo be delivered to the port?
There is no single universal timing. The confirmed terminal receiving window, carrier cut-off, VGM and customs status govern the delivery plan. Our team normally adds contingency for Bangkok traffic, inspection and document correction.
What information is required for a dangerous-goods booking?
Provide the complete regulatory description, UN number, class, packing group where applicable, package details, quantity, flash point where relevant and required safety documents. Final acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.
Should we compare THKLO with another Thai gateway?
For cargo with a large volume, strict delivery deadline, unusual dimensions or a destination outside Bangkok, comparison is advisable. Our service team evaluates routing, inland distance, terminal constraints, connection risk and total logistics cost before recommending the port option.
Data Sources and Verification Boundary
Port code, port name, country, city, coordinates and the stated operator context are based on the supplied THKLO port master data. Port governance and operational information should be checked against the Port Authority of Thailand at port.co.th. Customs and declaration requirements should be verified with Thailand Customs at customs.go.th.
Routing, terminal cut-offs, vessel schedules, equipment release, dangerous-goods acceptance, inspection procedures, charges and inland restrictions are time-sensitive and are not inferred from the port code alone. Our service team confirms these items with the applicable carrier, terminal, customs authority and trucking provider before execution.