BANGKOK, Thailand – The 40th Hi-Tech Forwarder Network (HTFN) Worldwide Conference has commenced in Bangkok, welcoming more than 150 logistics professionals from over 88 countries. Organized through East-West Logistics Co., Ltd., the event provides opportunities to expand international business networks and cooperation in global trade.
Presiding over the event’s opening, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn detailed Thailand’s plans to become a leading logistics hub in ASEAN, citing its strategic location connecting Southeast Asia with China and global markets. The Ministry of Transport is working to integrate road, rail, maritime, and air transportation to reduce costs, shorten delivery times, and improve trade efficiency.
Key infrastructure projects include the third phase of Laem Chabang Port, nationwide double-track railway expansion, and improved freight connections between Laem Chabang and Nong Khai. Plans also include expanding air cargo capacity at Suvarnabhumi Airport and improving road links between industrial areas and major transportation facilities.
The government is also promoting digital technology, simpler administrative procedures, and environmentally responsible transportation. Phiphat encouraged international logistics companies to consider Thailand as a regional distribution center and business partner, supported by continued infrastructure investment and public-private cooperation. (NNT)
