Gulftainer makes Thailand debut with Suksawat Terminal investment

Gulftainer establishes its first Thai foot at Suksawat: The Sharjah-based port operator has signed a binding agreement for a strategic investment in Suksawat Terminal, south of Bangkok — marking its first entry into the Thai market, the company said in a press release. Financial terms weren't disclosed.

The terminal gives Gulftainer a route into Bangkok's industrial economy. The company plans to invest in Suksawat's capacity, productivity, and services, while using it to develop inland logistics, industrial infrastructure, and maritime connectivity. Its location south of Bangkok puts it close to major manufacturing and consumption centres, including automotive, electronics, petrochemicals, consumer goods, and food industries.

IN CONTEXT- Gulftainer launched a USD 2 bn global trade infrastructure strategy in July aimed at bringing ports, shipping, and supply-chain infrastructure under a more integrated platform. At home, it’s simultaneously expanding its flagship Khorfakkan terminal beyond 10 mn TEUs of capacity and targeting another 2-3 mn TEUs of inland logistics capacity.

UAE port operators 💙 Thai ports: DP World secured a five-year extension earlier this year to operate the B5 berth at Laem Chabang International Terminal through April 2031. The terminal handled a record 1.9 mn TEUs in 2025, while Laem Chabang itself is undergoing an expansion designed to lift annual container capacity to 18 mn TEUs from 11 mn.

Gulftainer is making similar moves elsewhere: The firm was finalizing a concession to develop Uganda’s first rail-connected dry port, while it has separately been weighing as much as USD 1 bn of investment in Egyptian container terminal and port logistics.