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Chemical cargo on board KMTC Hong Kong catches fire in Thai port, three piers closed (Video)

Flames ripped through a load of cargo including chemicals in Thailand’s eastern Laem Chabang port on Saturday, forcing officials to evacuate workers and temporarily close three piers, authorities said.More than 130 people were taken to hospital, some …

May 27, 2019 / Accidents

Hutchison Ports officially opens Terminal D at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand

Terminal D attracting some of the world’s largest container vessels to ThailandHutchison Ports will be investing US$600 million in Terminal D which will be the most advanced deep-sea container terminal in Thailand.As one of the world’s first …

Feb 1, 2019 / Curious

WATCH: The maiden arrival of ONE Columba at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand

A 4 minutes video on the maiden arrival of ONE Columba at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand.The video offers a footage of celebratory moments and milestones as it relate to the largest vessel ever to call upon a Thai container port.The vessel is ONE’s 4th …

Jan 24, 2019 / Vessels