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Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently held an internal event which focused on promoting UNITY core values and behaviours. During the event, Mr. Sakol Tojumroen, HPT’s Chief Operating Officer along with the HPT management team explained the importance of UNITY to the company’s employees. Now, HPT is on the “Commit and Inspire” phase of the UNITY…
February 4th, 2020, Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed 55 participants from the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Management Science, Kasetsart University Chalermphrakiat Sakon-Nakhon Campus for a presentation which focused on port management, and an overview of the Group’s Hutchison Ports Thailand.
January 29th, 2020; Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed 70 participants from the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) to Terminal D for a presentation. The participants were presented with an overview of Thailand’s logistics business by HPT and a demonstration of container operation with the latest remote controlled technology. The goal of this presentation was…
January 28th, 2020; Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed 60 participants from Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Phranakhon Rajabhat University for a presentation, which focused on port management. The presentation was aimed at educating an effective management techniques and skills, in hopes that the participants would be able to apply such knowledge to their…
January 13th, 2020; Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed 15 MBA students from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business, which is located in Williamsburg, USA to the Visitors Centre, Terminal D. The participants were given an overview of Thailand’s logistics business, before they joined a presentation of container operation with the latest remote-controlled technology.
January 4, 2020: At Hutchison Ports Thailand’s Terminal D, three train bogeys destined for Bangkok’s MRT Blue Line were discharged from the vessel M.V. BASLE EXPRESS. The bogeys were handled swiftly and safely by remote-controlled ship-to-shore cranes equipped with special handling equipment. To date, Terminal D has handled 84 train bogeys for the MRT Blue…
December 9th, 2019; Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT), the largest terminal operator in Thailand, recently welcomed twenty terminal tractor heads and chassis. The terminal tractor heads will be operated inside Terminal D, Laem Chabang Port. This latest investment reflects HPT’s concern towards their staff being able to work with quality equipment. The investment is also part…
The objective of this meeting, which was held at terminal C1C2, Laem Chabang Port was to provide company goals to target, along with giving management and staff opportunity to share opinions on various issues and to interact with each other, in order to have a better understanding of some of the issues surrounding their day-to-day…
The Push The world’s continuing need to grow and develop economically has, without a doubt, had an adverse impact on our environment. The current global focus on finding ways to minimise our combined carbon footprint in order to develop in a sustainable way, reflects just how critical this challenge has become for all of us….
Hutchison Ports (Thailand) Limited will launch an e-Tax Invoice and e-Receipt Service, starting from January 1, 2020. Our valued customers can request the e-Tax Invoice and e-Receipt service (แบบหนังสือตอบรับการขอรับเอกสาร) document via e-mail [email protected] Please feel free to contact the Finance Department at: Tel 038-408700 ext.1331, 1334 or e-mail [email protected]
27 November 2019 Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) opened its new Visitors Centre at Terminal D, Laem Chabang Port. The centre showcases the key features and operational capabilities of Terminal D’s remote control quay and rubber tyred gantry cranes. In addition, the new interactive touch screens will allow the visitor to follow the history of HPT’s…
On 15 November 2019: HPT held a Dock School event under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. The event brightens the lives of children by improving their school facilities, and sponsored scholarships at the Bansom School in Tambon Klong Kiew, Ban Bueng district of Chonburi province.
On 14 November 2019, Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) welcomed 20 participants from The Institute of Civil Engineers Hong Kong Association Graduates & Students Division. HPT provided a presentation on port construction, our advanced technologies, and the latest remote-control operations for its ship-to-shore cranes and yard cranes.
Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed 80 participants from Ubon Ratchathani University of Business Administration (Business Management) for a presentation which focused on port management and the latest remote-control operational technology. This presentation was aimed at educating participants on effective management techniques and skills, in hopes that the participants would be able to apply such…
On October 17, 2019 our Managing Director, Mr. Stephen Ashworth, was invited to participate as a panelist at the Lloyd’s List Asia Trade Outlook Forum in Singapore on the question of how ongoing changes to the structure of supply chains will impact trading flows in Asia. The panelists highlighted a number of upcoming challenges for…
October 16, 2019: Mr. Pipoauh Poomkaewkra was recently invited as a guest speaker to emphasize the “UNITY” core value of Hutchison Ports and Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT). And to educate the meaning and benefits of “UNITY” as well as to urge the 17 of UNITY behaviours which leads to the creation of new organizational innovation…
October 4th, 2019; Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) welcomed students and faculty of teachers from the Faculty of Science and Technology (Logistics Management), Bangkok Suvarnabhumi University. During the visit, footages of container operations with the latest remote-control technology were presented to the group.
September 26th, 2019; Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) welcomed students and faculty of teachers from the Faculty of Management Science Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University. During the visit, a container operation with the latest remote-control technology were presented to the group. This eye-opening visit set the foundation for the students’ future career path.
“GO GREEN” Joint Environmental InitiativeSeptember 17th, 2019; ‘Go Green’ in Thailand is the joint environmental initiative between Hutchison Ports Thailand, DP World, and PSA International – three of the largest port operators in Laemchabang Port. The programme aims to promote environmental awareness, improve the environment, upgrade local green spaces and make a sustainable environment in…
7 September 2019: Mr. Stephen Ashworth, Managing Director and senior executives of Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) welcomed Mr. Atirat Rattanaset, Deputy Minister of Transport, Lt.J.G. Kamolsak Proomprayoon, Director General of the Port Authority of Thailand and their respective delegations to Terminal D. During the visit, the delegation witnessed the operation of Terminal D’s remote control…
September 4, 2019: Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) welcomed 20 delegations from the Port of Osaka. The participants were presented an overview of Thailand’s logistics business and the container operation with the latest remote-controlled technology.
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August 22, 2019:The executives of Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) warmly welcomed the delegation of HAMBANTOTA INTERNATIONAL PORT GROUP (PRIVATE), Sri Lanka, one of the members of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). During the visit, HTP proudly presented their philosophy on port management and demonstrated container operation by remote controlled technology at…
August 16, 2019: Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) welcomed 40 officers of the Marine Department Ministry of Transport at terminal D as participants. The agenda of this visit is to enhance knowledge and develop their skill as a staff. The participants were presented an overview of Thailand’s logistics business by HPT. Follow by a demonstration of…
August 15, 2019: Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed a group of intern students from Kobe University and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan. The group visited HPT’s C1C2 Terminal to learn about port management and the Ports’ business group.
August 4, 2019 Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) the largest container terminal operator at Laem Chabang Port and Thailand, break a new record for vessel handling productivity. Between 13:00-14:00 of August 4th, 217 containers were discharged from the M. V. HONG KONG EXPRESSE using mainly remotely controlled ship-to-shire cranes at Terminal D. The average crane operating…
July 29, 2019-Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT), the largest container terminal operator at Laem Chabang Port and Thailand, have achieved a new record for vessel handling with 6 super post Panama ship – to – shore remote control cranes handled two container vessels, M.V. YM WISDOM and M.V. ATHENS BRIDGE simultaneously.
On 26th July, Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) welcomed to the terminal a number of members of the Board of Directors of Westports. During the visit, the delegation toured HPT’s facilities and were given an overview of the business. The visit included a tour of HPT’s newly opened showroom at Terminal D and a demonstration of…
Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed 65 participants from the Preparatory Engineering and Technology Demonstration School, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Sakon Nakhon Campus. The group was given a special presentation focused on port management and presenting the newest technology being implemented for port businesses.
July 18, 2019 : Dr. Jessada Salathong was recently invited as a guest speaker to talk about corporate culture under the UNITY concept at Hutchison Ports Thailand. The topic of ‘Cross Culture and Intergenerational Communication’ focused on being aware of the differences in the ways of life and culture amongst people from various nationalities and…
Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) welcomed nearly seventy participants from the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT), Operations Department Group 2. They visited HPT’s C1C2 Terminal to experience the enhanced performance and new technology on display. During this visit, participates were also presented with Hutchison Ports business group and HPT’s overview of Thailand’s logistics business and new…
June 26, 2019: Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) warmly welcomed a group of participants from the Guangxi Port Authority. The group visited HPT’s C1C2 Terminal and during the visit HPT presented their philosophy on port management and an overview of the ocean transportation business. A demonstration was also given showcasing new technology on display for port…
Mr. Stephen Ashworth, Managing Director of HPT, would like to thank all the ocean carriers, importers and exporters which have continued to support HPT.One of the latest advancements HPT has introduced at Terminal D is remote-control technology. This innovation is the first of its kind at Laem Chabang Port, and has helped HPT to better…
“On May 28, our Group Managing Director, Mr. Eric Ip was honoured to give the welcome speech at the 28th Asian Shipowners’ Association Annual General Meeting Gala Dinner held in Bangkok. Mr. Arkom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Transport, also attended the event together with many of Asia’s shipping industry leaders.”
May 24, 2019: Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed the second lot of three train cars for the MRT Blue Line at HPT’s Terminal D. The train cars were discharged from the Hapag Lloyd owned M.V. HONGKONG EXPRESS with new remote-controlled quay cranes operated by experienced professionals. The train car’s dimensions measure 3.1 meters wide,…
May 24, 2019: Hutchison Ports Thailand is both honoured and pleased to participate in cooperation with the Customs Department and other related government agencies today at the opening ceremony of the e-Coastal Trading System project by the Laem Chabang Port Customs Bureau at Terminal D.Coastal shipping in Thailand is expanding rapidly due in part to…
April 30, 2019: Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) was invited and honoured to speak at Laem Chabang Ports’ “Safety Culture Awareness in 2019” event. HPT spoke on the topic of “Laem Chabang Ports’ Sustainable Development,” and in attendance at the event were representative from communities around Laem Chabang Port, Laem Chabang Port Operators, as well as…
Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed nearly forty-three participants from Transportation Geography and Logistics Management, Economic Geography and Commercial Geography of Faculty of Arts, Silpakorn University. The group visited HPT’s C1C2 Terminal, and were presented with Hutchison Ports’ philosophy on port management and were given a demonstration of some of the new technology for port…
Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed 80 participants from the Faculty of International Maritime Technology, Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus. The group visited HPT’s C1C2 Terminal and were given a presentation describing Hutchison Ports Business Group’s and HPT’s overview of Thailand’s logistics business and were also shown a demonstration of the new remote-control technology currently being…
Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed nearly fifty participants from the S.R.T. Electrified Train Company Limited, Operations Department and Innovation Management Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University. The group visited HPT’s C1C2 Terminal to observe the enhanced performance on display thanks in part to the new technology being deployed throughout HPT’s operation. During the visit, Hutchison Ports…
Did You Know!Hutchison Ports Thailand’s A2 and A3 Terminals are both multipurpose terminals.They are able to serve general cargo vessels, passenger vessels, RORO vessels and container vessels all with 24 hours services.
Hutchison Ports Thailand celebrated the long-anticipated official opening of Terminal D at Laem Chabang Port on January 30, 2019. The milestone was more than a symbolic launch; it was also a historic one for Thailand and the world as a whole. Terminal D is the first container terminal in the world to have all of its ship-to-shore quay cranes (QCs) and rubber tyred gantry yard cranes (RTGCs) operated using…
On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) made a donation to fund the construction of a Thai traditional medicine room to help promote public health within the local community. The donation was made by Stephen Ashworth, Managing Director of HPT to the Sheriff of Sriracha District in Chonburi Province. Construction of the medicine…
30 January 2019: Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT), the largest container terminal operator in Thailand, alongside their guest of honour Dr. Pailin Chuchottaworn, Deputy Minister of Transport, presided together over the official opening of Terminal D at Laem Chabang Port. Alongside the Deputy Minister of Transport, representatives from government agencies, the private sectors and other distinguished…
Take a look at the milestones in the development of Terminal D as we run up to the Grand Opening on 30 January 2019.
Monday, Nov 26, 2018: Mr. Stephen Ashworth, Managing Director Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT), recently participated in a ceremony celebrating the maiden voyage of the largest vessel to ever call Thailand, the “M.V. ONE COLUMBA” to Terminal D at Laem Chabang Port. HPT is very honored that Ocean Network Express has selected Hutchison Ports Thailand to…
November, 25, 2018: The executives of Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) warmly welcomed Dr. Pailin Chuchottaworn, Deputy Minister of Transport; H.E. Dr. Siri Jirapongphan, Minister of Energy; and Mr. Somsak Hommuang, Chairman of Board of Commissioners, Port Authority of Thailand, as well as other Members of the Port Authority of Thailand and Management from Ocean Network…
24 November 2018: Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed M.V. ONE COLUMBA, the largest vessel to ever call Terminal D at Laem Chabang Port. HPT’s new Terminal D played host to Ocean Network Express’ (ONE’s) M.V. ONE COLUMBA. The vessel was met by delegates of Terminal D in the morning of 24 Nov, and the…
Tuesday , November 20, 2018 : Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) recently welcomed 106 participants from the Asian Maritime Technological College. The group visited HPT’s C1C2 Terminal to learn more about port management and the new technology being implemented at the port. During this visit, participates were presented with Hutchison Ports business group and HPT’s overview…