Shippers expect year-end orders to beef up exportsPeople browse New Year gift items at Sampeng market in Bangkok. The FTI expects new purchase orders will also help increase Thailand's capacity utilisation. From January to October, Thailand's export value increased by 15% to $222.73 million. Despite the good export prospects, high freight rates and a container shortage are still problems that affect exporters, according to the FTI. The federation is concerned about logistics costs as freight rates continue to increase.

Source: Bangkok Post November 24, 2021 04:15 UTC