Laem Chabang Port’s third development phase is sailing ahead, now reaching around 45% completion, with Pier F poised to debut by late 2027, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri confirmed.
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Laem Chabang Port’s third development phase is sailing ahead, now reaching around 45% completion, with Pier F poised to debut by late 2027, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri confirmed.
This ambitious project forms a cornerstone of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Development Plan and is among the top 15 infrastructure priorities under the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration. However, the latest report from the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) reveals that construction is lagging slightly behind, hitting 45% against a target of 48.95%. Blame for the hold-up is squarely placed on bleak weather conditions from April through November, which threw a spanner in the works of offshore construction.
Minister Manaporn assures that the ministry is on the case, instructing the PAT to work hand-in-glove with project contractor CNNC Joint Venture to steer the project back on…