News / Container shortage and high prices hamstringing supply chains in Thailand

Aerial view of Laem chabang cargo container port in evening use

04/01/2021

Thailand’s container shortage is playing havoc with supply chains as carriers prioritise capacity in neighbouring China and Vietnam, say cargo owners.

The Thailand board of trade estimates the country had a shortage of 1.5m containers in 2020, according to the Bangkok Post, prompting the government to ...

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