Thanaleng Dry Port links South-East Asia to the world, developer tells Timor-Leste president


Timor-Leste’s President Dr Jose Ramos-Horta (centre) being briefed on the Thanaleng Dry Port and its associated Vientiane Logistics Park on March 1, 2024. - VT

VIENTIANE: The Thanaleng Dry Port and its associated Vientiane Logistics Park have significantly bolstered connectivity between South-east Asia and global markets, the facility’s developer has told the President of Timor-Leste, Dr Jose Ramos-Horta.

The leader of Timor-Leste, which is seeking to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), visited Laos’ integrated logistics centre on Friday (March 1) during his state visit to Laos, which is the current chair of Asean.

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