Shipping to Laem Chabang
Laem Chabang, on the Gulf of Thailand in Chonburi province, is Thailand's main deep-sea port, about 130 km south-east of Bangkok. It serves the Eastern Economic Corridor, Pattaya, Sriracha and Rayong.
Practical tips. The Eastern Seaboard is home to automotive, electronics and petrochemical plants, so commercial shipments are common. Many Canadian retirees live in Pattaya and Hua Hin and ship household goods here. Clearance is done through a customs broker, and the consignee needs the passport, visa and work permit or retirement visa.
From Laem Chabang, the motorway to Bangkok takes about two hours, so consignees in the capital can also collect here.
Laem Chabang's terminals are efficient and handle most of Thailand's container trade, so clearance is usually quick when documents are complete. Sriracha, next to the port, has a large Japanese community working in the industrial estates.
Shipping rates from Canada to Laem Chabang
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laem Chabang | USD 4 / cu ft 59 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 4 / cu ft 59 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 3 / cu ft 49 days · min. USD 370.96 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 370.96; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 476.92. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Thailand: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Customs Clearance At Point Of Entry; GSTIN / IEC / E-Mail ID Of Importer Required; Personal Effects On Approval Only; Laem Chabang Hazardous Cargo Not Accepted; Shipping marks and numbers must be shown on the cargo and all related documents, including the Bill of Lading; FOR CARGO LENGTH OVER 600CM, PLEASE CHECK POD ACCEPTANCE CASE BY CASE. VIA SINGAPORE; ANYTHING 10CBM GREATER CHECK WITH POD.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Thailand: Bangkok (87 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Thailand.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.