en.Wedoany.com Reported - DP World, the Dubai-headquartered port and logistics giant, has secured a five-year extension to continue operating a core container berth at Thailand's Laem Chabang Port, reinforcing its position along one of Southeast Asia's busiest trade corridors. The concession extension was granted through DP World's joint venture, Laem Chabang International Terminal (LCIT), covering the B5 container berth for a period from May 2026 to April 2031.

DP World stated that the agreement comes amid sustained growth in intra-Asia trade volumes and a further shift of regional supply chains towards Southeast Asia. Laem Chabang Port is Thailand's primary deep-water port and largest container gateway, handling a significant share of the country's international trade flows. Through LCIT, DP World operates the B5 and C3 berths at the port, capable of handling up to four vessels simultaneously along 900 meters of quay line, supported by over 4,400 square meters of on-dock container freight station capacity. LCIT handled a record 1.936 million TEUs in 2025, marking its highest annual throughput to date.

Glen Hilton, CEO and Managing Director of DP World Asia Pacific, said the extension will provide stability for customers facing increasingly complex supply chains. Hilton stated: "As Thailand strengthens its position as a regional trade hub, this extension allows us to continue investing in capacity, efficiency, and sustainable operations."

DP World plans to continue upgrading the terminal, focusing on enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions. Last year, LCIT deployed five electric internal transfer vehicles, which reduced emissions by approximately 60% compared to diesel-powered equipment while also shortening vessel turnaround times. Further electrification plans for 2026 include adding more electric transfer vehicles, electric reach stackers, and an electric empty container handler. Beyond the port itself, DP World is expanding its logistics footprint across Thailand through cross-border trucking, freight forwarding, and inland logistics services, recently opening a rail-connected inland container depot in Khon Kaen, northeastern Thailand, supported by a direct rail shuttle service operating three times a week, directly connecting to Laem Chabang Port.

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