Thailand Anchors ASEAN's Logistics Future at TILOG-LOGISTIX 2026
Global South EXPOHUB AI Analytics · 2026-08-12
Thailand's freight and logistics market — host of the 9th TILOG-LOGISTIX at BITEC Bangkok — is set to grow from USD 56.56 billion in 2026 to USD 75.47 billion by 2031, at a 5.95% CAGR. As ASEAN's principal multimodal gateway, the country anchors a regional market expanding from USD 305 billion in 2026 to USD 405 billion by 2031. Manufacturing generates 31.7% of freight revenue, with the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) driving China+1 reshoring. BOI-backed EV investment reached 198 projects worth THB 137 billion (USD 4.1B) by May 2026, with BYD, BMW, Hyundai and Omoda now producing locally. Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 adds 7.1 million TEU in 2026, the 3PL segment advances at 6.32% CAGR to USD 7.43 billion by 2032, and Thailand leads ASEAN cold-chain growth at 5.1%. Key trends: AI and IoT warehouse automation, AGV/AMR robotics, green logistics, cross-border e-commerce compliance, micro-fulfillment centres, and EV-linked freight — positioning Thailand as ASEAN's smartest supply-chain hub
Context event: TILOG - LOGISTIX 2026