Thailand: OTP targets 2026 for bidding on 997.68 billion baht land bridge linking two ports
“The project, with an estimated investment value of 997.68 billion baht, is designed to link two ports in Chumphon and Ranong provinces.”
“Punya said several Thai and foreign investors had expressed interest, including China Harbour Engineering, Gulf Development, DP World Logistics (Thailand), Transworld GLS (Thailand), Mitsui & Co (Thailand), Sahathai Terminal, and the European Association for Business and Commerce.”
“Shipping companies such as Mediterranean Shipping (Thailand), HMM (Thailand), Evergreen Shipping Agency (Thailand), Eastern Sea Laem Chabang Terminal, and the Bangkok Shipowners and Agents Association have also shown strong interest.”
“According to the feasibility study, the land bridge project is projected to generate an economic internal rate of return (EIRR) of 14.77% and a financial internal rate of return (FIRR) of 4.57%, with a net present value (NPV) of 307.56 billion baht and a benefit-cost ratio (B/C) of 1.18.”