THPKB Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of THPKB
Pakbara Port is the seaport of Pakbara, in the city of Pakbarain Thailand. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is THPKB.
Port Overview
Pakbara is a coastal port location in Thailand’s Satun area, positioned on the Andaman Sea side and associated with regional marine transport and local coastal connectivity. Based on the supplied port registry, the location is recorded as Pakbara, Thailand, with coordinates of latitude 6.8666667 and longitude -99.7166667; these registry values should be retained exactly in platform records and reconfirmed before use for navigation or operational planning. The same record identifies the port as non-mainstream and lists zero platform service counts for FCL, LCL and automotive cargo. Our service team therefore treats THPKB primarily as a regional or specialist port call rather than assuming a regular deep-sea container gateway. Ocean export and import plans should be checked case by case for vessel acceptance, cargo handling, customs arrangements, inland transport and any feeder or transshipment connection.
Key Highlights
- Specialist-port positioning: THPKB should not be presented as a conventional high-frequency container hub; service availability must be confirmed for each shipment.
- Andaman-side routing: International cargo may require coordination with a larger regional gateway and a feeder, coastal, road or transshipment leg.
- Limited platform-record coverage: The supplied registry records FCL, LCL and automotive service counts as 0, so our team will verify the actual handling chain before quotation.
- Operational sensitivity: Berth acceptance, working windows, cargo equipment and documentation procedures may depend on the appointed local operator and cargo type.
- Data-control requirement: The supplied longitude is recorded as -99.7166667; shippers should validate location data with the local authority before issuing navigation or delivery instructions.
Facilities & Services
Our service team separates confirmed local arrangements from assumed main-port capabilities. The following service checks are recommended before cargo is accepted:
| Service area | Practical assessment for THPKB | Required confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Container handling | Do not assume dedicated quay cranes, regular empty-container stock or routine FCL/LCL receiving. | Terminal operator, equipment type, container acceptance and cut-off. |
| Breakbulk and project cargo | May be more suitable than standard container flow where local marine handling is available, subject to cargo dimensions and lifting arrangements. | Berth suitability, lifting capacity, sling plan and cargo-stowage area. |
| Warehousing and storage | Short-term storage, consolidation and bonded arrangements must be arranged in advance rather than presumed on-site. | Warehouse location, cargo security, customs status and free-storage terms. |
| Customs and inspection | Customs formalities may require coordination with the competent Thai customs office and the appointed broker. | Entry point, declaration channel, inspection location and document set. |
| Inland transport | Road collection and delivery are the primary planning focus; vehicle access and local road restrictions should be checked by cargo type. | Truck type, loading access, driving window, route and site delivery conditions. |
Routes & Transit Times
- International cargo: A practical routing may involve a larger Andaman or regional gateway, followed by a feeder, coastal connection or road transfer. The exact routing depends on carrier acceptance and cargo characteristics.
- Regional movement: Thailand domestic coastal or road links may be considered where vessel space, local handling and customs status support the plan.
- Transit-time drivers: Main variables include port-call confirmation, transshipment connection, weather and sea conditions, local working windows, customs inspection, equipment availability and inland trucking capacity.
- Booking discipline: Our team will request a carrier or local operator’s confirmed schedule before quoting a transit commitment; no fixed direct service or sailing frequency should be assumed for THPKB.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: The immediate service area is the Pakbara and Satun-side locality, with onward road distribution planned according to consignee location and vehicle access.
- Regional supply chains: Cargo connected with southern Thailand, coastal communities, local commerce and marine-related activities may be relevant, but the actual cargo base should be verified shipment by shipment.
- Potential cargo profiles: General cargo, packaged commercial goods, marine supplies, project pieces and selected breakbulk shipments may be considered where handling resources are available.
- Containerized cargo: FCL and LCL flows require particular caution because the supplied platform record shows zero service counts; our team will normally evaluate an alternative gateway or consolidation route in parallel.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Obtain written confirmation of cargo receiving, documentation, VGM where applicable, gate-in and vessel cut-off times. Local working windows may differ from those of a major container terminal.
- Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package details and SDS where required. Do not move dangerous goods until the carrier, terminal and competent authorities accept the declaration.
- Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, permits, certificates and consignee details must be consistent. Import, export and transit procedures should be confirmed with the appointed Thai customs broker.
- Inspection and inland delivery: Build time for document review or physical inspection. Confirm whether inspection occurs at the port, a customs-controlled location or an alternative facility before dispatching the truck.
Shipping Tips
- Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, packing method, commodity description, HS code and photos to our service team before booking; this is especially important for oversized, breakbulk and regulated cargo.
- Request a dual plan: THPKB handling where locally confirmed, plus a larger regional gateway option for containerized cargo or cargo requiring predictable equipment and sailing frequency.
- Use seaworthy packaging, corrosion protection and clear handling marks for coastal or multimodal transport. Heavy or irregular pieces should have a lifting and securing plan prepared in advance.
- Keep shipper, consignee, notify party, customs status and delivery address identical across the booking request, invoice, packing list and transport document to reduce inspection and release risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can THPKB be used for a regular FCL export?
It should not be assumed. The supplied registry records zero FCL service entries, so our team will first confirm container acceptance, equipment, vessel connection, terminal receiving and customs arrangements. A larger gateway may be recommended if any link is unavailable.
Does Pakbara have a guaranteed direct international sailing?
No fixed direct service or sailing frequency should be promised without a current carrier or local operator confirmation. Routing may require feeder, coastal, transshipment or road coordination.
How should dangerous goods be arranged?
Provide the full dangerous-goods declaration and SDS information before booking. Acceptance depends on the carrier, vessel, handling site and applicable Thai requirements; written approval should be obtained before delivery.
Where will customs inspection take place?
The location depends on the declaration channel, customs instruction and local operating arrangement. Our team will verify the inspection point and cargo-release sequence with the appointed broker before dispatch.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Provide commodity, HS code, packages, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, dangerous-goods status, origin, destination, preferred delivery date and whether the shipment is FCL, LCL, breakbulk or project cargo.
Data Sources & Provenance
Primary record: The UN/LOCODE, port name, country, city, coordinates, platform classification and FCL/LCL/automotive service counts in this module are reproduced from the supplied THPKB port registry data. Coordinates are displayed as provided and should be independently checked before navigational use.
Regulatory verification: Thai customs procedures and shipment-specific release requirements should be checked with the competent authority or licensed broker through customs.go.th. Marine and port-operating matters should be reconfirmed with the responsible Thai maritime authority through md.go.th.
Verification boundary: No berth dimensions, draught, quay-crane specification, terminal capacity, carrier schedule, tariff, vessel frequency or guaranteed transit time is stated here because those items require current confirmation from the appointed operator, carrier, customs broker and inland transport provider.