Shipping Arabia, September 19, 2026 – UAE-based port and logistics operator Gulftainer has expanded into Thailand through a strategic investment in Suksawat Terminal, marking the group’s entry into the Southeast Asian market.
Located on the Chao Phraya River south of Bangkok, Suksawat Terminal handles import and export cargo serving the Greater Bangkok area and provides connectivity with Laem Chabang, Thailand’s principal deep-sea port.
Gulftainer said the investment will support improvements in the terminal’s capacity, productivity and service offering, with the aim of strengthening logistics links between Thailand’s industrial centres and international markets.
The expansion represents a further step in the Sharjah-headquartered group’s international growth strategy and extends its operations into one of Southeast Asia’s major manufacturing and trading economies.
Gulftainer plans to leverage capabilities across its GT Ports, GT Logistics, GT Parks and GT Lines businesses as it develops an integrated trade and logistics platform in Thailand, connecting port operations with logistics, industrial infrastructure and maritime services.
The company said the investment is intended to improve supply chain efficiency and create additional opportunities for customers in Thailand and across the wider ASEAN region.
The move adds Southeast Asia to Gulftainer’s international footprint as the UAE-headquartered company continues to expand beyond its home market through investments in port, terminal and logistics infrastructure.
Source: Gulftainer
