Eastern Seaboard, Thailand
Sea freight in Eastern Seaboard
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Eastern Seaboard, via Laem Chabang. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
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.
From the port to your door in Eastern Seaboard
We arrange collection of the container or the LCL cargo at Laem Chabang, customs clearance and delivery to your site in the Eastern Seaboard area. For exports we organise the pick-up and the delivery to the terminal before the cut-off.
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 port is used for sea freight to and from Eastern Seaboard?
Usually Laem Chabang. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.
More services in Eastern Seaboard
- Air freight in Eastern SeaboardAir freight for time-critical and high-value cargo between Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Customs clearance in Eastern SeaboardImport and export clearance by our in-house customs teams in 8 countries and by partner teams in the Ziem network.
- Eastern SeaboardCity overview