Rhenus Opens Bangkok Air Freight Gateway to Boost Regional Trade

18 Sep 2025 CW Team

The Rhenus Group has inaugurated a new air freight gateway at Suvarnabhumi Airport, strengthening its role as a logistics provider in Southeast Asia. The facility, spanning 600 sqm, offers 24/7 services including door-to-door delivery, customs clearance, FTZ storage, and direct links to Rhenus’ warehouses near Bangkok and Laem Chabang seaport.

Certified under ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, AEO, IATA and TAFA, the gateway features high security, fast processing for urgent shipments, and value-added services such as palletising, relabelling, and consolidation.

“Bangkok is one of the world’s most connected airports, and our new gateway at Suvarnabhumi further strengthens our role and capabilities in one of major regional logistics hub in Southeast Asia,” said Serdar Onur, Head of Air Freight, Southeast Asia & Oceania, Rhenus Air & Ocean.

The facility also introduces Rhenus Thailand’s first electric vehicle (EV) for sustainable first- and last-mile operations. “The addition of the EV is not just about adopting new technology – it is about reshaping the way logistics serves both business and society,” said Nitipon Tansakul, Regional Head of Sustainability, APAC.

Rhenus Thailand continues to expand its infrastructure with a recent 10,500 sqm warehouse at Bangna Trad and future plans for secure and temperature-controlled cargo rooms. “The air freight gateway opening and EV launch mark important steps in expanding our service capabilities in Thailand,” said Tim Burger, Regional Managing Director, Rhenus Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia, Air & Ocean.

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