UN/LOCODE: THKTY📍 Thailand

Port of Khlong Toei (UN/LOCODE THKTY)

❖ Coordinates: 13.7200°N, 100.5700°E

❖ Time Zone: Asia/Bangkok

❖ UN/LOCODE: THKTY

## About the Port Khlong Toei (UN/LOCODE: **THKTY**) is Bangkok’s primary inland river port, situated on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River at latitude 13.72 N, longitude 100.57 E. It lies within the Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok) metropolitan area, approximately 2 km upstream from the river’s mouth into the Gulf of Thailand. Operating in the Asia/Bangkok time zone (UTC+7), Khlong Toei functions as a multimodal hub that links deep‑sea vessels calling at Laem Chabang and Map Ta Phut with the city’s extensive road, rail, and inland waterway networks. The port’s strategic location enables it to serve as the gateway for Bangkok’s import‑export activities, handling containerized general cargo, bulk commodities, and project‑load shipments destined for Thailand’s industrial heartland and the Greater Bangkok consumer market. ## History The origins of Khlong Toei trace back to the early 20th century when the Thai government began developing the Chao Phraya waterfront to support Bangkok’s growing trade. In 1938, the Royal Irrigation Department excavated the Khlong Toei canal to improve drainage and provide a dedicated berth for river barges. Post‑World War II reconstruction saw the port expand under the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT), which formalized Khlong Toei as a commercial river terminal in the 1950s. During the 1970s oil boom, the port accommodated increased shipments of petroleum products and cement, prompting the construction of reinforced concrete wharves and the introduction of gantry cranes. The 1990s marked a turning point: the launch of the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) and the expansion of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) heightened demand for efficient inland‑to‑deep‑sea logistics. Consequently, PAT invested in modernizing cargo‑handling equipment, implementing the Port Community System (PCS) for electronic data interchange, and establishing bonded warehouses to attract value‑added services. Today, Khlong Toei remains a vital node in Thailand’s maritime supply chain, continuously adapting to containerization trends, digitalization initiatives, and sustainability mandates such as the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2023 carbon‑intensity reduction targets. ## Infrastructure & Facilities ### Wharf and Berth Layout Khlong Toei comprises three main berths (BT‑1, BT‑2, BT‑3) with a combined quay length of approximately 620 meters. The berths accommodate vessels up to 180 meters LOA and a maximum draft of 7.5 meters, suitable for feeder container ships, bulk carriers, and Ro‑Ro vessels. The quay is reinforced with steel sheet piling and fender systems designed to mitigate river‑current impacts and vessel‑berth impact forces. ### Cargo‑Handling Equipment - **Container cranes:** Two semi‑automatic rubber‑tyred gantry (RTG) cranes (30‑ton capacity) and one rail‑mounted quay crane (40‑ton capacity) enable rapid lift‑on/lift‑off operations for 20‑ and 40‑foot containers. - **Bulk handling:** A 150‑ton per hour hopper‑conveyor system serves cement, fertilizer, and agricultural products, complemented by a mobile harbor crane (12‑ton) for generalized bulk. - **Project cargo:** Heavy‑lift capacity is provided by a 200‑ton mobile crane and a set of modular steel‑frame spreaders for oversized machinery. ### Storage and Ancillary Services The port offers roughly 120,000 m² of open storage yard and 45,000 m² of covered warehouse space, including temperature‑controlled facilities for perishables. Adjacent to the terminal are customs clearance offices, a bonded warehouse zone, and a container freight station) that supports less‑load (LCL) consolidation. ### Intermodal Connect) equipped with reefer plugs, repair bays, and ays, and a gate‑automation system using optical character recognition (OCR) for truck appointments. ### Connectivity - **Road:** Direct access to Rama IV Road and the Burapha Withi Expressway, linking to the Bangkok‑Chonburi motorway (Motorway 7) and the Eastern Seaboard industrial corridor. - **Rail:** A dedicated siding connects to the State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) Eastern Line, facilitating block train movements to Laem Chabang Port and inland distribution centers. - **Inland waterway:** Feeder barges operate on the Chao Phraya and its tributaries (e.g., the Bang Pakong River), providing a low‑cost option for bulk and project cargo to provinces upstream. ## Economic Importance Khlong Toei contributes significantly to Bangkok’s GDP by facilitating the flow of goods that sustain the city’s manufacturing, retail, and construction sectors. In 2023, the port handled approximately 1.8 million TEUs (twenty‑foot equivalent units) of container traffic and 4.3 million tonnes of bulk cargo, representing roughly 12 % of Thailand’s total river‑borne freight volume. The port’s value‑added services—such as container stuffing/stripping, customs bonded warehousing, and cross‑docking—support just‑in‑time supply chains for automotive parts, electronics, and consumer goods destined for the Bangkok metropolitan area and the Eastern Economic Corridor. Moreover, Khlong Toei’s role as a feeder hub reduces congestion at Laem Chabang by diverting short‑sea and coastal vessels, thereby lowering overall logistics costs and emissions. Employment generated directly by port operations exceeds 2,500 workers, with indirect jobs in logistics, warehousing, and transport estimated to be over 10,000. The port also contributes to government revenue through tariffs, port dues, and value‑added tax (VAT) on cargo handling services. ## Trade Routes & Major Cargo ### Primary Trade Lanes - **Deep‑sea feeder services:** Regular liner connections from Khlong Toei to Laem Chabang Port (via coastal vessels) and to regional hubs such as Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, and Hong Kong. - **Coastal and intra‑ASEAN routes:** Frequent sailings to ports along the Gulf of Thailand (e.g., Sattahip, Chumphon) and the Andaman Sea (e.g., Phuket, Ranong) for domestic distribution and regional trade. - **Inland waterway corridors:** Barge services to the Central Plains (Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani) and the Northeastern region via the Mekong‑Chiang Saen link, facilitating agricultural exports (rice, cassava) and imports of fertilizers and construction materials. ### Major Cargo Types | Commodity | Share of Total Tonnage (2023) | Key Origins/Destinations | |-----------|------------------------------|--------------------------| | Containerized general cargo | 45 % | Electronics, textiles, machinery (from China, Vietnam, Malaysia | 38 % | Consumer goods, automotive parts, electronics (China, Malaysia, Japan) | | Cement & Building Materials | 22 % | Domestic clinker imports; export of finished cement to Laos & Cambodia | | Bulk Agricultural Products | 18 % | Rice, cassava, sugar (exports to EU, Middle East) | | Petroleum & Chemical Products | 12 % | Diesel, jet fuel, lubricants (refined products from Singapore) | | Project & Oversized Cargo | 10 % | Power‑plant components, wind‑turbine sections, heavy machinery (Europe, South Korea) | The port’s handling efficiency is reflected in an average vessel turnaround time of under 18 hours for container feeds and 24 hours for bulk vessels, supported by real‑time yard management systems and predictive berth allocation algorithms. Environmental initiatives include shore‑power provision for berthed vessels (reducing auxiliary engine emissions) and a waste‑management plan compliant with MARPOL Annex V. --- *Authoritative sources:* - Port Authority of Thailand – Overview of Khlong Toei Terminal: https://www.portauthority.co.th/th/khlong-toei - UN/LOCODE Entry for THKTY: https://unece.org/trade/unctad/welcome/unece-trade-facilitation/unlocode/THKTY

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UN/LOCODE

THKTY

Country

Thailand

Province / Region

Krung Thep Maha Nakhon [Bangkok]

Latitude

13.720000

Longitude

100.570000

Timezone

Asia/Bangkok

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What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Khlong Toei?

The official UN/LOCODE for Port of Khlong Toei is THKTY.

Where is Port of Khlong Toei located?

The Port of Khlong Toei is located in Thailand, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon [Bangkok]. Its coordinates are 13.7200°N, 100.5700°E.

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Port of Khlong Toei operates in the Asia/Bangkok time zone.

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