Deputy PM Orders Urgent Suvarnabhumi Cargo Backlog Fix
Deputy Prime Minister Phitthak Rachakitprakarn has ordered Airports of Thailand (AOT) to urgently resolve a backlog of inbound cargo at Suvarnabhumi Airport. AOT is coordinating with Thai Airways and Customs to expand warehouse space, implement RFID tracking, and upgrade the AOT Cargo Clearhouse system, with over 46,000 cargo requests already processed. The measures aim to restore normal logistics operations and strengthen Thailand's position as a regional aviation hub.
AOT has accepted Deputy Prime Minister Phitthak's policy to urgently coordinate with Thai Airways to resolve the inbound cargo backlog at Suvarnabhumi warehouses, supporting the WH-4 warehouse for large cargo and linking the RFID system with AOT Cargo Clearhouse to enhance tracking efficiency. It was revealed that over 46,000 cargo release requests have already been submitted through the system, driving upgrades in warehouse management and congestion reduction.
On November 9, 2026, following the situation of inbound cargo backlogs at Suvarnabhumi Airport warehouses, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phitthak Rachakitprakarn ordered AOT to urgently coordinate with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and jointly resolve the warehouse issues to return to normal quickly, avoiding impact on the country's logistics system.
Ms. Pavena Chirathitiphong, President of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), stated that AOT has been addressing the problem since October, holding continuous joint meetings with THAI and relevant agencies while supporting both space allocation and the creation of the AOT Cargo Clearhouse management platform for THAI. This includes monitoring the situation and coordinating cooperation to alleviate the current cargo congestion, as well as systematically upgrading air cargo management efficiency through:
• Supporting the Warehouse 4 (WH-4) area within Suvarnabhumi's free zone as a dedicated space for huge cargo to improve space management, reduce operational constraints, and accelerate the clearance of backlogged cargo. • Discussing with THAI and the Customs Department the use of domestic warehouse space for international inbound cargo clearance, providing an alternative to ease THAI's congestion. • Linking THAI's Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology with the AOT Cargo Clearhouse system developed by AOT to enhance tracking and verification of cargo status, particularly displaying cargo location data at the House Air Waybill (HAWB) level, enabling operators to conveniently and quickly check cargo delivery readiness. • Continuously monitoring THAI's warehouse operations, inbound and outbound cargo volumes, and the status and quantity of backlogged cargo to enable immediate situation assessment and corrective measures, restoring normal services as quickly as possible.
As the Suvarnabhumi operator, AOT is committed to managing all airport-related missions with efficiency. In the future, AOT will coordinate with WFS-PG Cargo Company Limited to expand the AOT Cargo Clearhouse system to cover both warehouses, supporting cargo truck management and reducing cargo pickup wait times within the free zone.
Currently, approximately 46,000 cargo release requests have been submitted through the system. These efforts will help drive and develop Thailand's logistics system to compete regionally and advance Thai airports toward becoming a world-class aviation hub.
