Port of Paknam

Paknam Port (UN/LOCODE: THPKN) serves as a maritime hub in Thailand’s Maha Sarakham province, operating within the Asia/Bangkok timezone at geographic coordinates 15.9050383° N, 103.1675053° E. The facility integrates cargo handling infrastructure with multimodal transport links, facilitating efficient import‑export flows for agricultural commodities, industrial goods, and containerized traffic linking the interior to the Gulf of Thailand. Advanced vessel traffic management, data analytics, and customs automation enhance safety, reduce dwell times, and support logistics. Paknam’s proximity to highway networks and rail corridors amplifies its role as a logistics nexus, attracting regional shippers seeking reliable, cost‑effective gateway access to Southeast Asian markets.