Eastern Seaboard, Thailand

Air freight in Eastern Seaboard

Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Eastern Seaboard via Suvarnabhumi (BKK). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Eastern Seaboard area and prepare the customs entries before the cargo flies. For air freight to and from Thailand we issue our own air waybills.

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Airports, seaports and connections in Eastern Seaboard

AirportSuvarnabhumi BKK
AirportU-Tapao UTP
SeaportLaem Chabang

The Eastern Seaboard in Chonburi and Rayong is served by Laem Chabang Port, Thailand's largest container port, and by Map Ta Phut Port, which handles petrochemical and industrial cargo in Rayong. For air freight, most shipments use Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), which is reached via Motorway 7. U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) near Rayong is being developed as part of the Eastern Economic Corridor, but today it carries limited international cargo. This combination puts Laem Chabang at the centre of Eastern Seaboard sea freight, with BKK as the air gateway.

Motorway 7 connects Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi with Laem Chabang, Pattaya and the Rayong area, and highways run on to Map Ta Phut and the industrial estates inland. A rail line links Laem Chabang with the Lat Krabang Inland Container Depot near Bangkok. Within the Eastern Economic Corridor, roads connect the estates of Chonburi, Rayong and Chachoengsao. We arrange pick-up and delivery across the Eastern Seaboard.

Operational logistics facts for Eastern Seaboard

Hub	Specialisation	Local advantage
Laem Chabang Port	FCL and LCL, automotive parts, CKD and finished vehicles	Thailand's largest container port, next to the automotive estates
Map Ta Phut Port and industrial estate	Petrochemicals, chemicals, project cargo	Port inside the country's main petrochemical cluster
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), via Motorway 7	Air freight for the Eastern Seaboard	Main international airport, reachable by motorway
Industrial estates in Chonburi and Rayong	Car makers, tier suppliers, electronics, EV projects	Short trucking runs to Laem Chabang

Industries in Eastern Seaboard and how we support them

The Eastern Seaboard is the core of Thailand's car industry, with vehicle plants and tier suppliers in industrial estates such as Amata City Chonburi, WHA Eastern Seaboard and Eastern Seaboard Rayong. Map Ta Phut is the country's main petrochemical cluster, and electronics and electric vehicle projects are growing across the Eastern Economic Corridor. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with FCL and LCL sea freight via Laem Chabang, air freight from BKK on our own air waybills, Next Flight Out when an assembly line is waiting for parts and On-Board Couriers for critical tools or prototypes. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.

Time-critical air freight in Eastern Seaboard

For time-critical shipments we compare two options: Next Flight Out via Suvarnabhumi (BKK) on the first suitable flight, or an On-Board Courier who hand-carries the goods to the Eastern Seaboard area. In both cases the customs entries are prepared in advance.

Our own air waybills in Thailand

We issue our own air waybills for shipments to and from Thailand. We book directly with the airline, control the shipment data and can make changes without waiting for a third party.

Customs clearance in Thailand

Ziem network

Customs clearance in Thailand is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.

For air freight to and from Thailand we issue our own air waybills.

Importers in Thailand need a 13-digit tax ID registered for customs (paperless) use.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport do you use for urgent parts for plants in Chonburi or Rayong, BKK or U-Tapao?

We normally fly through Suvarnabhumi (BKK) on our own air waybill and deliver by truck via Motorway 7. U-Tapao (UTP) has limited cargo flights today, so we only use it when a suitable service exists. We confirm the routing with every booking.

Can you handle line-down shipments for automotive plants on the Eastern Seaboard?

Yes. With Next Flight Out we book the first suitable flight into BKK and pre-lodge the import data, so the part can be cleared and trucked to the plant without delay. For critical items an On-Board Courier carries the part to the plant gate.

Can you ship chemical samples or dangerous goods from Map Ta Phut by air?

Yes, when the goods are classified, packed, marked and documented to IATA dangerous goods rules. We review the safety data sheet before booking and select airlines that accept the class. Some chemicals also need Thai export permits.

How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Eastern Seaboard?

Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and an itemised quote.