Ship a Container to Bangkok — Get Instant Quotes

Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to Bangkok?

• Dual-port access. Most ocean cargo for Bangkok is discharged at Laem Chabang (THLCH)—Thailand’s deep-sea hub that moved ≈ 9.46 million TEU in FY-2024 (nationthailand.com)—and trucked 90 minutes up the highway to the capital. Smaller feeder vessels can berth upriver at Bangkok/Khlong Toei Port, but drafts are limited to 8.2 m and LOA ≈ 172 m (en.wikipedia.org).
• One dashboard, every mode. Compare FCL, LCL or air freight via Suvarnabhumi (BKK)—Thailand’s main air-cargo gateway that handled 1.39 million t of freight in 2024 (en.wikipedia.org)—then book, upload docs and track milestones in real time.
• Thai-specific compliance help. We guide you through e-Customs entry, import licences and the standard bundle of commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading/air waybill the Thai Customs Department requires (trade.gov).
• Cost control on duties & VAT. Our brokerage covers Thailand’s July 2024 rule that applies 7 % VAT to low-value imports under THB 1 500, preventing surprise charges.

Our Container Shipping Services to Bangkok

Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping

• Most-used mode for automotive parts, electronics and retail SKUs feeding Thailand’s factories and malls.




• Typical routes & times

  • Shanghai → Laem Chabang: 40′ FCL, ~6–12 days on direct feeders
  
  
  • Rotterdam → Laem Chabang: 40′ FCL, ~37–43 days depending on transship
  
  


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  Opportunity: In-port rail to Laos and the Eastern Economic Corridor slashes inland haulage for regional distribution.

  
  

Less than Container Load (LCL) Shipping

• Perfect for < 15 m³ / < 12 t—pay only for space used. Weekly consolidations feed Bangkok CFS facilities from Shenzhen, Antwerp and Los Angeles.




• SMEs regularly move spare parts, health & beauty products and craft foods this way.




• Transit examples

  • Shenzhen → Bangkok: 7–10 days
  
  
  • Hamburg → Bangkok: 32–35 days door-CFS
  
  

Need it faster? Critical spares can fly direct into BKK and reach metro Bangkok factories in 24–48 hours.

How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to Bangkok?

• East Asia → Bangkok: 6–12 days direct feeders (Shanghai, Shenzhen)
• Europe → Bangkok: 37–43 days via Suez tranship at Singapore or Tanjung Pelepas
• North America (West Coast) → Bangkok: 22–28 days with one tranship in Busan or Singapore
• Air freight via BKK: 1–3 days door-to-door within ASEAN, 3–5 days from Europe/US.

Popular Routes and Ports for Shipping to Bangkok

Steps to Book Your Container Shipment with iContainers

1. Generate an instant quote for FCL, LCL or air.
2. Upload documents (commercial invoice, packing list, HS codes, any import licence).
3. Confirm & pay securely online.
4. Track gate-in, departure, tranship and arrival on your dashboard.
5. Customs clearance—file e-Customs yourself or let our broker handle valuation and VAT.
6. Arrange final-mile trucking to Bang Na, Lat Krabang ICD or your Amazon TH warehouse.

What Can You Ship in a Container to Bangkok?

Common Commodities

• Automotive parts
• Electrical machinery
• Consumer electronics
• Furniture
• Processed foods
• Apparel – Thailand’s top import baskets pangea-network.com

Restricted or Prohibited Goods

• Counterfeit brands, narcotics, vaping devices
• Unlicensed hazardous chemicals or pesticides
• Plastic waste (import ban from Jan 2025)
• Food without Thai FDA permits or wood packaging not ISPM-15 treated