Cambodia deep-water port cashes in on Thai border closure

TransportationHigh cargo fees have Japanese companies calling for reliefCargo volume at Cambodia's Sihanoukville Port has grown since the country closed its land border with Thailand. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)YUJI NITTAAugust 8, 2026 11:36 JSTPHNOM PENH -- A port in Cambodia has become a lifeline for Japanese multinationals cut off from overland routes into Thailand, but the cost of using the maritime hub has prompted some companies to call for lower fees.