Thai Exporters Face $600 Million in Added Costs as Port Congestion Worsens
Thai exporters and importers risk more than $600 million in added annual logistics costs as congestion worsens at the country's main deep-sea port, driven by a surge in shipments ahead of potential steep US tariffs.
The Thai National Shippers' Council has urged the government to address the growing congestion at Laem Chabang Port in Chonburi province. The call comes after the Land Transport Federation of Thailand announced plans to raise trucking fees starting in July, according to a statement Thursday from the council.
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