Sanpetch Pushes Laem Chabang Traffic Fix with Truck Queue System Launch in October
The Ministry of Transport prepares to pilot the Truck Queue system at Laem Chabang Port in October 2026 to tackle congestion, alongside unlocking Buffer Zone land for truck parking.
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- Sanpetch addresses Laem Chabang traffic congestion through technology and infrastructure
- Truck Queue system pilot scheduled for berths B5 and C3 in October 2026
- Full rollout of the truck booking system targeted for December 2026
- Coordination with Treasury and Lands Departments to unlock the Buffer Zone
Traffic congestion inside Laem Chabang Port is set for a structural overhaul as Sanpetch revealed a comprehensive strategy combining infrastructure expansion and technological management to streamline freight operations and boost national logistics efficiency.
Regarding physical space to alleviate congestion, authorities are currently coordinating with the Treasury Department and the Department of Lands to expedite land surveys and unlock the Buffer Zone. This area will be repurposed as a truck rest stop and traffic management hub to minimize vehicle bottlenecks around the port perimeter.
"The Truck Queue system will allow operators to book time slots in advance for container pickup and delivery, reducing truck congestion, shortening waiting times, and enhancing container handling efficiency to make port management much more agile."
Sanpetch
On the technological front, the Port Authority of Thailand is scheduled to begin testing the Truck Queue system at berths B5 and C3 in October 2026. This initial phase aims to evaluate real-world performance and gather feedback from logistics operators and truck drivers before refining the system for a full-scale rollout in December 2026.
Implementing a Truck Queue System in major ports represents a core component of Smart Port development, effectively eliminating bottlenecks caused by uncoordinated truck arrivals. Allowing freight operators to pre-book arrival slots not only cuts down idle fuel consumption and emissions but also enables ports to optimize crane scheduling and personnel deployment, ultimately driving down national logistics costs.
Sanpetch concluded that the Ministry of Transport will closely monitor the trial results and incorporate feedback from all stakeholders to tailor the system for practical operations. This effort runs parallel to accelerating broader infrastructure developments to elevate Laem Chabang Port's long-term global competitiveness.
Source: Matichon Politics
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