Industrial Parks Near Ho Chi Minh City Ports to Optimize Logistics
In the context of global supply chains increasingly focusing on speed and logistics costs, selecting factory locations near major seaport gateways has become a key factor in optimizing business profitability. In Southern Vietnam, industrial parks (IPs) with fast connectivity to Cat Lai Port and Hiep Phuoc Port are emerging as prime investment destinations
1. Ho Chi Minh City Area: “Next-door” Advantage
- Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park (Nha Be District):
Located in Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City, Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park holds a strategic position as a direct gateway connecting the city center with Long An and Dong Nai provinces. Its outstanding advantage lies in a comprehensive multimodal infrastructure system, including major road networks and domestic as well as international waterways. Within just a few minutes, businesses can access key deep-water port clusters such as SPCT International Port, Saigon – Hiep Phuoc Port, and Tan Cang Hiep Phuoc Port, creating optimal conditions for cargo transportation and import-export activities
With a master plan covering up to 2,000 hectares (approximately 1,686 hectares already developed and under implementation in phases 1 and 2), this is currently the largest industrial park in Ho Chi Minh City. Hiep Phuoc is not only a manufacturing destination but also an ideal ecosystem for modern factory development, meeting the high standards required for logistics, warehousing, and supporting industries
Key Highlights:
✔ Infrastructure: Flexible land plots, complete power supply systems, and international-standard wastewater treatment facilities
✔ Investment Attraction: Home to approximately 200 domestic and international investors from Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and other countries
✔ Diverse Industries: Strongly focused on key sectors such as food processing, logistics, precision engineering, high technology, R&D, packaging, and high-quality textile manufacturing
- Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone (District 7):
Strategically positioned near Ben Nghe Port and VICT Port,. making it a top choice for high-tech and export-oriented garment enterprises
Key Advantages:
- Close to Ho Chi Minh City center
- Fast connectivity to Cat Lai Port and Hiep Phuoc Port
- Well-developed logistics infrastructure
- Home to numerous FDI enterprises and OEM manufacturing factories
Main Industries:
- Electronics
- Garments & Textiles
- Supporting Industries
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Export Processing Manufacturing
- Cat Lai 2 Industrial Park (Thu Duc City): Strategic cargo transit hub in Thu Duc City
Cat Lai 2 Industrial Park is currently a key link in the eastern Ho Chi Minh City logistics supply chain, offering outstanding competitive advantages for import-export businesses:
✔ Prime Location: Located in Thanh My Loi Ward, Thu Duc City, adjacent to Tan Cang – Cat Lai Port — Vietnam’s largest inland waterway gateway
✔ Multimodal Connectivity: Directly connected to major transportation routes such as Vo Chi Cong Boulevard (Ring Road 2), Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway, and Phu My Bridge, significantly reducing transportation time to the city center and neighboring provinces
✔ Specialized Infrastructure: Optimized for clean industries, precision engineering, warehousing systems, and port-related logistics services
✔ Stable Business Ecosystem: Home to numerous major investors, creating a sustainable business community with centralized and convenient administrative procedures
Cat Lai 2 Industrial Park is an ideal choice for businesses seeking to optimize operational costs and strengthen competitiveness within international trade and logistics networks
- In addition, located in the eastern area of Ho Chi Minh City adjacent to the Dong Nai River, Nhon Trach Industrial Park is recognized as one of the most dynamic industrial and logistics centers in Southern Vietnam. With its strategic location neighboring Ho Chi Minh City and direct connectivity to the future Long Thanh International Airport, Nhon Trach continues to attract international manufacturing and export-import enterprises
Trategic Location Advantages
Nhon Trach Industrial Park benefits from strong multimodal connectivity:
✔ Close to Ho Chi Minh City
✔ Fast access to Cat Lai Port and Cai Mep Port cluster
✔ Connected to the HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway
✔ Convenient access to Long Thanh International Airport
This location helps businesses optimize transportation time and logistics costs
Logistics & Supply Chain Potential
With its proximity to seaports and the future international airport, Nhon Trach Industrial Park is becoming:
A Strategic Logistics & Manufacturing Hub in Southern Vietnam
Ideal for:
✔ Export manufacturing factories
✔ Logistics centers
✔ OEM manufacturing
✔ Global supply chain operations
2. Long An Area: Gateway Connecting the Mekong Delta and Southeast Region
- Long Hau Industrial Park (Can Giuoc):
Located at the southern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, Long Hau Industrial Park (Can Giuoc, Long An) has become a leading destination for businesses thanks to its strategic location directly adjacent to Nha Be District, forming a dynamic manufacturing and logistics hub
✔ Strategic Border Location: Situated along a key transportation corridor, only approximately 19 km from District 1 and 12 km from Phu My Hung urban area
✔ Seaport Gateway: Located near Hiep Phuoc Port cluster (3 km away) and Long An International Port, helping businesses optimize transportation costs and reduce import-export processing time
✔ International-Standard Infrastructure: Offering ready-built factories, multi-story factory buildings, and flexible industrial land options suitable for various needs ranging from light manufacturing to modern warehousing and logistics
✔ Green Investment Environment: Focused on sustainable development with green spaces and comprehensive investor support services, including worker accommodation, medical centers, and on-site customs services
Long Hau Industrial Park provides the ideal infrastructure solution for businesses seeking to leverage Ho Chi Minh City’s economic advantages while maintaining highly optimized investment costs
- Tan Duc Industrial Park
Location: Duc Hoa Ha Commune & Huu Thanh Commune, Duc Hoa District, Long An Province
Developer: Tan Duc Investment Corporation
Scale:
- Phase 1: 275.34 hectares
- Phase 2: 270.35 hectares
Tan Duc Industrial Park was established in 2004 and developed through two phases with a total planned area of 546 hectares. The industrial park attracts a wide range of industries such as:
- textile dyeing
- vật liệu xây dựng
- food processing
- mechanical engineering
- paper production
- consumer goods manufacturing
To date, Tan Duc Industrial Park has attracted 134 investors, including:
- 58 foreign-invested enterprises
- 76 domestic enterprises
The occupancy rate currently reaches:
- 90% for Phase 1
- 20% for Phase 2
Tan Duc Industrial Park enjoys a strategic location at the southeastern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, with three sides directly connected to major regional transportation routes including Provincial Roads 830, 824, and 825.
The industrial park is approximately:
- 12 km from National Highway 1A
- 20 km from National Highway 22
- 30 km from Ho Chi Minh City center
- 25 km from Saigon Railway Station and Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
