THLCH Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of THLCH
Laem Chabang Port is the seaport of Laem chabang, in the city of Laem chabangin Thailand. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is THLCH.
THLCH · Thailand
Laem Chabang Port Overview
Laem Chabang Port, UN/LOCODE THLCH, is Thailand’s principal deep-sea commercial port in Chonburi Province, serving the industrial and consumer markets of the Eastern Seaboard as well as the Bangkok metropolitan supply chain. It is a seaport city municipality located near the coastal road corridor connecting Bangkok, Si Racha and Pattaya. The port occupies approximately 10.41 km² according to the supplied port record and is designed to handle large post-Panamax vessels. The Port Authority of Thailand is responsible for overall port administration, while private-sector operators manage designated terminal activities. For our platform, Laem Chabang is best treated as a major container gateway with complementary Ro-Ro, multipurpose and general-cargo capability; final terminal allocation, vessel acceptance and operating windows must be confirmed for each shipment.
| UN/LOCODE | THLCH |
|---|---|
| Location | Laem Chabang, Chonburi, Thailand |
| Coordinates | 13.0587000, 100.8947500 |
| Port profile | Deep-sea commercial seaport; container, Ro-Ro, multipurpose and general-cargo operations |
Decision points for forwarders
Key Highlights
Terminal and inland interface
Facilities & Services
- Container terminals: The supplied port data records seven container terminals. Terminal selection depends on the carrier, service string, equipment type and confirmed booking.
- Specialized cargo facilities: The port profile includes one multipurpose terminal, one Ro-Ro terminal, one passenger Ro-Ro terminal, one general-cargo terminal and one shipyard terminal.
- Container handling chain: Our service team can coordinate booking, empty-container release, factory loading, port gate delivery, export documentation and shipment tracking, subject to carrier and terminal instructions.
- Road connection: The port is integrated with the Chonburi–Bangkok–Pattaya road corridor. Truck type, axle limits, delivery appointments, driver access and traffic conditions should be checked before dispatch.
- Warehousing and depots: Off-dock warehouses, container freight stations and empty depots may be used according to the carrier’s nominated facilities and cargo requirements; availability and charges require shipment-specific confirmation.
Planning without unsupported promises
Routes & Logistics Transit Times
- Regional trade: THLCH commonly functions as a Southeast Asian hub gateway, with service planning typically involving connections through regional transshipment ports or carrier network hubs. Direct routing must be confirmed against the actual sailing.
- Long-haul movements: Europe, North America, the Middle East and Northeast Asia may be served through different carrier loops and connection patterns. Port pair, transshipment location and equipment availability materially influence transit.
- Factory-to-port timing: Actual door-to-port performance depends on origin province, truck availability, road traffic, terminal appointments, customs release and the booked vessel’s cut-off.
- Our planning method: We quote and monitor the confirmed carrier schedule, planned transshipment, documentation cut-off and cargo readiness date; no fixed transit promise should be made before booking acceptance.
Industrial and distribution catchment
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Operational controls
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Shipping instruction, verified gross mass, export declaration, customs status and terminal receiving cut-off are separate milestones. Our team confirms the applicable deadlines from the carrier and nominated terminal.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, packing certificate and emergency contact before booking. DG acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal approval.
- Customs and inspection: Product description, HS classification, invoice, packing list, permits and origin information must be consistent. Customs inspection or document queries can delay release and should not be treated as a guaranteed time window.
- Inland pickup and delivery: Confirm container dimensions, cargo weight, road restrictions, loading conditions, chassis or trailer type, factory loading time and empty-return location before truck dispatch.
Actionable booking guidance
Shipping Tips
- Submit the ready date, origin address, commodity, HS code, package details, gross weight, dimensions and preferred sailing early enough for carrier space and equipment planning.
- For automotive, machinery or project cargo, provide loading drawings and center-of-gravity information where relevant; our team will assess container suitability, lashing and road delivery constraints before confirmation.
- Use a document checklist covering commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, shipping instructions, VGM, permits and DG documents where applicable. Keep all descriptions and quantities consistent.
- Maintain a contingency plan for missed cut-off, equipment shortage, inspection or traffic disruption: consider an alternate sailing, nearby approved depot, revised truck slot or a different carrier service after checking cost and feasibility.
Practical questions from shippers
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is THLCH suitable for full-container exports from Thailand?
- Yes, it is a major Thai container gateway. Our platform will match the origin, carrier service, equipment and confirmed terminal instruction; the final routing is subject to booking acceptance.
- Can Laem Chabang handle Ro-Ro or vehicle-related cargo?
- The supplied port profile includes a Ro-Ro terminal and a passenger Ro-Ro terminal. Vehicle dimensions, running condition, securing method, documentation and terminal acceptance must be checked shipment by shipment.
- How should I plan cargo from Bangkok to THLCH?
- Allow time for road traffic, factory loading, truck appointment, customs release and terminal receiving cut-off. Our team confirms a practical pickup window after the vessel and terminal deadlines are known.
- What information is required for dangerous goods?
- Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type, MSDS where applicable and shipper’s declaration. Carrier and terminal approval is required before dispatch.
- What happens if cargo misses the terminal cut-off?
- Contact our service team immediately. We will check whether late receiving, roll-over, a later sailing or another operational arrangement is available; acceptance, charges and schedule impact depend on the carrier and terminal.
Verification boundary
Data Sources & Provenance
Hard identifiers and coordinates on this module follow the supplied THLCH port record. The terminal profile and administrative description are presented from the supplied port data. Operational details such as cut-offs, terminal receiving, equipment release, dangerous-goods acceptance, customs procedures, charges, vessel routing and transit times are shipment- and date-dependent and must be reconfirmed before execution.
- Port authority reference: port.co.th
- Thai customs reference: customs.go.th
- Verification scope: Official port and customs domains are provided for authority-level checking. Carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, booking acceptance and cargo-specific restrictions remain subject to the relevant carrier, terminal operator and Thai regulatory instructions.