Cambodia’s proposed canal to expand logistics in Laem Chabang

BANGKOK: Cambodia’s proposed Funan Techo Canal will help bring more cargo ships to Laem Chabang Port in Chonburi province, further promoting the logistics industry in Thailand’s eastern region, the Transport Ministry said on Monday (July 29).

The proposed 180 km-long canal connects Phnom Penh Autonomous Port with Kep city and the Gulf of Thailand and aims to ease Cambodia’s reliance on Vietnamese ports. The construction is expected to begin next month with a budget of US$ 1.7 billion, and the canal is scheduled to open in early 2028.