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DP World’s joint venture, LCIT, secured a five-year extension from the Port Authority of Thailand to operate the B5 container berth at Laem Chabang Port through April 2031
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The agreement ensures continuity at the B5 and C3 berths, building on 2025’s record performance to better navigate shifting regional supply chain dynamics
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Under the new agreement, the operator will expand its electric fleet throughout 2026 by adding more electric transfer vehicles and reach stackers to build on the 60% emission reductions achieved in 2025
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The B5 berth serves as a critical link in DP World’s Thai logistics network, which includes 4,420 square meters of freight facilities and a new rail-connected container yard in Khon Kaen linking northeastern exporters to the port
DP World has secured a five-year concession extension to continue operations at the B5 container berth at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand’s primary deep-sea gateway.
The agreement, finalized through the joint venture Laem Chabang International Terminal Co., Ltd. (LCIT) and the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT), extends the current operating contract from May 2026 through April 2031.
The extension follows a period of record growth for the terminal. In 2025, LCIT handled 1.936 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking its highest annual throughput. The facility, which includes both the B5 and C3 berths, features 900 meters of berth length and can accommodate four vessels simultaneously.
Glen Hilton, CEO and managing director for DP World Asia Pacific, said the extension is intended to provide operational continuity as intra-Asian trade volumes increase and regional supply chains become more complex.
As part of the renewed concession, the terminal operator plans to expand its transition toward electric machinery. Following the 2025 deployment of five electric internal transfer vehicles (eITVs), which reportedly reduced emissions by 60% compared to diesel models, the company intends to install additional eITVs and electric reach stackers throughout 2026.
The B5 berth is a central component of DP World’s broader logistics infrastructure in Thailand. The company recently expanded its inland reach by launching a rail-connected container yard in Khon Kaen, featuring a thrice-weekly shuttle service designed to link exporters in the country’s northeastern region directly to Laem Chabang.
Laem Chabang remains the principal hub for Thailand’s international trade, supported by 4,420 square meters of on-dock container freight station facilities managed by LCIT.
