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Freight forwarder in Koh Samui

Ko Samui is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, located belonging to the province of Surat Thani.

Located about 25 km from the coast, it is the second-largest island in Thailand, with an area of 228 km² and a population of 62 500 inhabitants in 2012. It enjoys many tourist natural resources: white sandy beaches, coconut palms, and coral.

Siam Shipping is a logistics company that provides transportation services for businesses and individuals in Ko Samui and other countries of Thailand.

As a subsidiary of DocShipper, they offer a wide range of shipping solutions, including air freight, sea freight, and express courier services.

 

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LCL Shipping Explained The Complete Guide to Less than Container Load Freight [2025]

LCL Shipping Explained: The Complete Guide to Less than Container Load Freight [2025]

In the world of international shipping, businesses often face a critical choice when it comes to transporting smaller volumes of goods: how to move cargo efficiently without filling an entire container. That’s where Less than Container Load (LCL) shipping comes in. LCL allows multiple shippers to share space within a single container, making it a cost-effective and flexible option for those who don’t need a full container for their products. This shipping method has become increasingly popular among small to mid-sized businesses aiming to expand globally without the overhead of full container costs.

In this guide, we break down how LCL works, when it makes sense to use it, and what shippers should know to make the most of this shared-container solution.

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Ports in Thailand

Ports in Thailand

Thailand is strategically located in the heart of Southeast Asia and is a key hub for international trade and commerce. The country has a long coastline and is home to several major ports that serve as important gateways for shipping and transportation in the region. These ports handle a wide range of cargo, including containerized goods, bulk commodities, and petroleum products.

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Economy Thailand Siam Shipping

Economy of Thailand

According to the IMF, the economy of Thailand is considered as an emerging economies, heavily dependent on exports which account for over half of GDP, 654 billion of dollars in 2015. This same year, Thailand is the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, after Indonesia but ahead of Malaysia.

The recovery in Thailand since the Asian economic crisis of 1997, is expressed in particular by specializing in certain export sectors such as automotive, food processing, electronics that make return significant amounts of foreign currency as tourism. GDP growth of Thailand has been running for a decade between 2% and 8%, with high volatility, especially because of the consequences of tensions in the South of Thailand, the 2004 tsunami and political instability linked to shirts red and yellow shirts and the 2008 crisis.

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