I. Summary of Hai Phong Free Trade Zone (FTZ)
Scale and Location: The Hai Phong FTZ is proposed to cover an area of approximately 6,292 hectares, operating as a comprehensive free trade zone. This area is distributed across three non-contiguous locations, situated within:
- The Southern Hai Phong Coastal Economic Zone.
- The Dinh Vu – Cat Hai Economic Zone.
Functional Structure: The FTZ encompasses core functional areas: production zones, port and port logistics, and commercial – service zones.
Special Mechanisms: This area will benefit from a series of superior, breakthrough preferential policies regarding administrative procedures, land and water surface rental, and notably, tax incentives (such as a 10% tax rate for 30 years for prioritized sectors).
Development Roadmap (Phase 1: 2025-2030):
- 2025: Official establishment of the FTZ and immediate pilot application of certain mechanisms and policies within the Dinh Vu – Cat Hai Economic Zone.
- Focus on finalizing the legal framework, investing in infrastructure, and attracting strategic investors. (Source: Hai Phong Online Newspaper & VnExpress).
II. Strategic Importance of ICD Nam Dinh Vu
The plan to establish the FTZ places the Dinh Vu – Cat Hai Economic Zone in a pioneering role, as the designated area for the immediate pilot application of special policies. This confirms the exceptional importance of ICD Nam Dinh Vu – located within the Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park and Non-Tariff Zone (Position 2 of the FTZ):
Early Operational Hub: Position 2 of the FTZ includes the Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park (Zone 2) and the Nam Dinh Vu Non-Tariff Zone (Zone 1), covering approximately 1,077 hectares. The immediate pilot deployment of preferential policies here instantly transforms this area into the first operational nucleus of the FTZ.
Supply Chain Optimization: As a crucial Inland Container Depot (ICD) within the Non-Tariff Zone, ICD Nam Dinh Vu will become a direct logistics bridge benefiting from FTZ policies. This helps enterprises to:
- Maximize customs benefits (tax exemption/reduction).
- Reduce time and optimize costs for customs clearance, storage, and goods distribution.
- Execute value-added services within the non-tariff zone with maximum flexibility.
FDI Attraction Platform: The presence of a modern, well-integrated ICD like Nam Dinh Vu, within an area subject to FTZ mechanisms, will significantly enhance attractiveness to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in high-tech manufacturing, R&D, and E-logistics.
Conclusion:
The establishment of the Hai Phong FTZ is a historic boost for the economy of Northern Vietnam. In this context, ICD Nam Dinh Vu is not just part of the plan, but a strategic instrument, ready to lead in providing the most efficient logistics services under the new Free Trade Zone framework.
Let’s seize this breakthrough opportunity with ICD Nam Dinh Vu, leveraging the maximum advantages of the FTZ to build a smart, efficient supply chain and achieve international competitiveness!
ICD Nam Dinh Vu Joint Stock Company
📍Head Office: 7th Floor, ICD Nam Dinh Vu Building, 180A Tran Duy Hung Street, Yen Hoa Ward, Hanoi City, Vietnam
📍Address: KM9, Road #356, Dong Hai Ward, Haiphong City, Vietnam
📞 Hotline: 1900 555 564
✉️ Email: info@icdnamdinhvu.vn
🌐 Website: www.icdnamdinhvu.vn
