Laem Chabang attracts mega-vessels

7/18/2009 9:49:46 AM

The world's largest container ships are set to start operating at Laem Chabang port early next month, helping shore up Thailand's exports and imports by sea, which have fallen 18 percent by volume in the past three quarters, the Bangkok Post reported.   Israel-based Zim Integrated Shipping Services's Zim Los Angeles, with a capacity of 8,440 TEUs, will arrive at the deep-sea port in Chon Buri on July 23.   The Zim Djibouti, which can carry 10,000 TEUs, will then arrive on August 6, followed by another mega-vessel in early October. Thai Star Shipping Co will be the ships' operator.   The Korean-made vessels will start a monthly service, carrying Thai goods to Europe, the US and Asian markets like Hong Kong and China.   Cargo News Asia

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