About Us

For over 60 years, SMS has grown alongside Thailand’s import and export community – adapting, innovating, and delivering value at every step.

From customs clearance to digital trade solutions, we help businesses move forward with confidence in an ever-changing world of trade and logistics.

Customs Expertise

Integrated Trade Services

Digital Trade Connectivity

1964

THe beginning

Mr. Boonlue Nilchat founded the business, which later became Nilchat Import & Export Limited Partnership, initially supporting Chia Tai’s import customs clearance needs.

1994

Supporting a new era of growth

SMS Commercial Co., Ltd. was established to support the growing business activities of CP Group alongside Chia Tai, strengthening the company’s ability to handle larger and more complex trade operations.

2006

Expanding beyond customs

SMS Logistics Co., Ltd. was established, extending the group’s capabilities beyond customs brokerage into transportation and logistics services.                                      

2013

achieving international standards

SMS Commercial achieved AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification, reinforcing the group’s commitment to security, compliance, and international trade standards.

2018

INVESTING IN FUTURE CAPABILITIES

SMS co-founded AMS Logistics Co., Ltd. to build the technology backbone for the group’s future — digital tools now developed to power SMS’s own trade and logistics operations.

2019

STRENGTHENING SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES

SMS Warehouse & Distribution Co., Ltd. was established, adding warehousing and distribution capabilities to support a broader range of customer requirements.

2022

ENTERING INTERNATIONAL TRADING

The group expanded beyond service-based operations by entering international trading activities through its partnership with CP Group.                                        

2023

EXPANDING THE TRADING PLATFORM

Thai Trading Development Co., Ltd. was established to support the continued growth and diversification of the group’s trading business beyond a single trading relationship.

2024

EXPANDING OUR INTERNATIONAL NETWORK

SMS Logistics joined the International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA) as an Associate Business Member, strengthening international industry relationships, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.

2026

ADVANCING TRADE CONNECTIVITY

The group introduced its first digital trade solution, supporting more efficient trade execution through improved coordination across customs, licensing, logistics, financial, and business processes.

Professional affiliations

The Next Chapter

IMPORT & EXPORT

FORMALITIES

Digitizing customs, licensing,

and regulatory workflows.

Connected trade &

logistics operations

Connecting trade execution

and logistics operations.

Trade Solutions

Delivering more integrated trade

services across the customer journey.