Deputy Transport Minister Sannapetch Boonyamanee met with the Thai Chamber of Commerce to advance upgrades in logistics and water transport, urgently address traffic congestion at Laem Chabang Port, aiming to establish Thailand as a regional center.
Mr. Sannapetch Boonyamanee, Deputy Minister of Transport. He revealed after meeting with the Logistics & Supply Chain Committee and the Subcommittee on Water Transport and Maritime Affairs from the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Thai Chamber of Commerce Council, that the purpose was to discuss and exchange views on. developing infrastructure in logistics and supply chain. Especially enhancing water transport, which the Ministry of Transport places great importance on by listening to feedback and suggestions from the private sector, particularly the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Thai Chamber of Commerce Council, key drivers of the country's economy. Today's proposals include promoting coastal transport, resolving congestion at Laem Chabang Port, and advancing the Maritime Single Window system. These urgent issues align with the government's policy to reduce logistics costs and boost the country's competitiveness. The ministry is ready to act as a coordinator to accelerate implementation and achieve tangible results quickly.
The Thai Chamber of Commerce Council presented four main urgent issues to address problems and improve transport efficiency, consisting of.
Promoting coastal transport by considering reducing the berthing charge rate A at Laem Chabang Port to incentivize and lower overall costs.
Solving traffic congestion at Laem Chabang Port through new traffic management to increase flow and improve cargo handling efficiency, a persistent problem faced by operators.
Concession management by reviewing extending concession periods for Laem Chabang Port operators from annual to 2–3 years or at least 5 years.
Promoting water transport by expediting meetings of the Maritime Promotion Committee, appointing the Port Authority committee, and advancing the Maritime Single Window system.
Mr. Kritphet. He added regarding the proposal for dredging and maintaining economic waterways that the Marine Department has allocated the 2027 budget for dredging and sediment removal in 17 economically important channels to maintain depth standards continuously.
. Lieutenant Rattakorn Khiewpaisan, Deputy Director of the Port Authority of Thailand. He stated that the Port Authority of Thailand will expedite managing space and traffic systems within Laem Chabang Port to resolve delays, increase flow, and maximize cargo handling efficiency. They will also review private sector proposals on extending concession periods for port operators appropriately.
. Mr. Sannapetch. He concluded that logistics development requires integrated cooperation between government and private sectors. He affirmed that the Ministry of Transport will not only listen but also drive the outcomes of today's discussions to quickly realize results, truly advancing Thailand as a regional transport and logistics hub.
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