THKSM Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of THKSM
Ko Samui Port is the seaport of Ko samui, in the city of Ko samuiin Thailand. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is THKSM.
Port Overview
Ko Samui, identified in the supplied port master data as UN/LOCODE THKSM, is an island maritime gateway in Thailand’s Surat Thani area. From a forwarding perspective, it is best treated as a coastal ferry, passenger, vehicle and island-distribution gateway rather than as a primary container transshipment port. Cargo planning normally depends on sea-road connections between the island and mainland gateways, with onward movement arranged through designated ferry or coastal facilities subject to operator acceptance. The island’s tourism-led economy creates regular demand for provisions, retail supplies, construction materials and project-related deliveries, while sailing conditions, vehicle capacity, weather and local handling arrangements can affect predictability. Our service team can assess whether an island routing is suitable or whether mainland delivery followed by controlled ferry transfer is more practical.
| UN/LOCODE | THKSM |
|---|---|
| Port / City | Ko Samui, Thailand |
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Coordinates in supplied master data | 9.5333333, -99.9333333 |
| Platform record indicators | FCL: 0 | LCL: 0 | Automobile: 0 | Main port: No |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Ferry and coastal cargo handling: The practical operating model generally involves roll-on/roll-off or vehicle-based movement for suitable cargo, subject to the selected operator and facility.
- Container handling: The platform master data records zero FCL and LCL service entries for THKSM. Container acceptance, lifting equipment and empty-equipment arrangements must therefore be confirmed case by case rather than assumed.
- Breakbulk and project cargo: Oversized, heavy or non-standard cargo may require pre-approval, vehicle measurement, lifting review and a specially coordinated sailing.
- Warehousing and staging: Short-term consolidation or cross-docking may be arranged through local logistics partners; available space, cargo security and storage periods require advance confirmation.
- Mainland road connection: Cargo commonly requires a road leg to or from a mainland coastal gateway before the island sea leg. There is no railway connection to Ko Samui.
Routes & Transit Times
- Import routing: International cargo is commonly planned through a mainland Thai gateway or logistics hub, followed by road transport and a scheduled sea transfer to Ko Samui. Actual carrier, terminal and sailing selection must be verified at booking.
- Export routing: Island-origin cargo generally moves by local collection, ferry or coastal transfer, mainland trucking, customs processing where applicable, and then the international ocean service.
- Transit-time drivers: The final schedule depends on mainland port availability, ferry sailing windows, vehicle capacity, weather, cargo dimensions, customs status, holiday demand and last-mile delivery access.
- Planning position: Our service team should quote a door-to-door schedule with a contingency buffer instead of promising a fixed THKSM port-to-port transit time.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary service area: Ko Samui and nearby island communities, with mainland Surat Thani connections used for replenishment, consolidation and onward distribution.
- Tourism and hospitality: Hotel supplies, restaurant provisions, beverages, furniture, linen, maintenance materials and renovation cargo are common planning categories.
- Retail and consumer goods: Packaged food, household products, small commercial equipment and general merchandise may move through island distribution channels.
- Construction and infrastructure: Building materials, machinery, fixtures and project cargo may require special vehicle planning because of size, weight and ferry restrictions.
- Temperature-sensitive cargo: Food and other controlled products need suitable packaging, handling instructions and a continuous handover plan across road and sea legs.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-off: Ferry or coastal operators may apply their own vehicle presentation, documentation and acceptance deadlines. Our team will confirm the actual cut-off, check-in point and cargo-ready time for each movement.
- Dangerous goods: Batteries, fuels, chemicals, aerosols and other regulated cargo require accurate classification, UN number, packing information and prior operator acceptance. Do not deliver such cargo before approval.
- Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, cargo dimensions and gross weight should match the physical shipment. Import permits, product controls and customs documents apply according to the commodity and routing.
- Inspection and delivery: Customs or other competent authorities may examine cargo. Keep packaging accessible for inspection and allow additional time for mainland transfer, ferry disruption and island last-mile delivery.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the cargo dimensions, weight, packing type, vehicle requirements and delivery address before requesting a rate; island feasibility cannot be judged from container quantity alone.
- Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging and secure all loose items. Mark lifting points, center of gravity and handling restrictions for machinery or oversized cargo.
- For urgent or high-value shipments, compare direct island delivery with mainland consolidation followed by a controlled ferry transfer, including contingency and storage arrangements.
- Build schedule allowance around weekends, public holidays, adverse weather and ferry capacity. Final sailing, handling and acceptance conditions must be reconfirmed before dispatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
The platform record contains no FCL or LCL service entries for THKSM. We will first verify whether the selected carrier and local operator can accept the equipment; otherwise, mainland discharge with a coordinated island transfer is normally evaluated.
It may be possible, but acceptance depends on cargo dimensions, gross weight, vehicle configuration, lifting arrangements and ferry restrictions. Pre-clearance with the operating parties is essential.
Provide origin, delivery address, commodity, packing, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, dangerous-goods status, required delivery date and whether the cargo is loose, palletized or containerized.
No. The final schedule is affected by mainland routing, ferry availability, weather, customs and local delivery access. We provide a confirmed operating plan only after the relevant parties accept the shipment.
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, platform classification and service-count fields in this module are reproduced from the supplied THKSM port master data. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance for an island coastal gateway and require confirmation with the selected carrier, ferry operator, terminal or local agent.
| Thailand port and maritime reference | pat.or.th and md.go.th |
|---|---|
| Customs and import/export compliance | customs.go.th |
| Verification boundary | These domains are provided for checking applicable Thai port, maritime and customs rules. They do not establish a specific berth, sailing, terminal capability, tariff, cut-off or transit time for THKSM. |