News / Thailand mulls launch of national liner operator to tackle soaring freight rates

28/07/2021

The government has told Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) to establish a national liner operator by mid-2022 to overcome high freight rates and see more exports transported by local carriers.

Transport minister Saksayam Chidchob has formed a Preparatory Committee on the Establishment of the National Shipping Line ...

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