The Transport Ministry has planned to improve facilities and
services in Ranong Port after witnessing a 200% surge in import-export volumes.
This plan meets the government’s policy to promote the Southern Economic
Corridor (SEC) and enhance Thai logistics to meet international standards, said
Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri.
Ranong Port which is under the Port Authority of Thailand
(PAT)’s supervision, has been instructed to expand container yard areas and
upgrade facilities for improved shipping services to handle an increase in
shipments. This is another crucial step for Ranong Port to enhance its
logistics services, making them more efficient and positioning the port for
further growth.
According to PAT, Ranong Port has seen an increase in
imports and exports since January 2024, particularly in animal feed maize
imports and cement exports. “The growth of Ranong Port reflects the expansion
of the economy and the logistics industry that is linked to neighbouring
countries, especially Myanmar, which is a major market for Thai exports,” said
PAT director Kriengkrai Chaisiriwongsuk. Ranong Port currently operates two
piers: a multi-purpose pier capable of accommodating cargo ships with a weight
of up to 500 gross tonnes, and a container pier designed to handle vessels
weighing up to 12,000 deadweight tonnes.
“The facility has the potential to become a maritime
commercial hub on the Andaman coast,” he added.
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March 25, 2025
