The report proposes the development of a logistics center at the southwest area of the Long Thanh International Airport, covering an area of 136 hectares. This is part of the already cleared 5,000-hectare land, which was planned for aviation logistics functions since 2011.
ACV suggests taking on the role of the main investor, developing synchronized and modern infrastructure, and establishing suitable mechanisms and policies. This model also encourages linked investments from airlines and enterprises in various fields.
As planned, the aviation logistics center will consist of two main parts: hardware and software. The hardware part includes modern infrastructure and logistics works, while the software part involves a duty-free zone with breakthrough policies on taxes and customs.
ACV considers this combination as a crucial factor in making Long Thanh a cargo transshipment hub in the Southeast Asian region. In the initial phase, the center will apply tax and customs control mechanisms according to Vietnamese laws, laying the foundation for its gradual development into an international free trade area with the approval of authorized agencies.
Long Thanh International Airport, Dong Nai. Photo: ACV.
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This will be Vietnam’s only aviation logistics center with a duty-free zone, directly connected to Long Thanh’s airport area, providing a “national gateway” advantage to join the Asian logistics network and connect with major economic corridors such as ASEAN and APEC.
ACV forecasts that the center will contribute approximately 0.7% to the GDP of the Southeast region and 1-2% to the country’s export turnover annually, mainly from import-export, logistics, e-commerce, and auxiliary industries. It is also expected to increase import-export turnover through aviation by 15-20% each year and create 15,000 jobs (6,000 direct and 9,000 indirect).
The combination of logistics and duty-free zone models, along with preferential policies on taxes and customs, is expected to attract large corporations in the fields of electronics, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, logistics, and cold chain goods. Attracting foreign investors (FDI) is crucial for the center to become a leading logistics area, driving the development of an ecosystem of auxiliary, logistics, packaging, and trading enterprises.
According to ACV, international experience shows that the duty-free zone model is an essential element in modern supply chains, allowing for the storage, processing, and re-export of goods without incurring regular tax obligations, providing a distinct competitive advantage. Changi International Airport (Singapore) and Incheon International Airport (South Korea) are prime examples of this model’s success.
Illustrative image of the aviation logistics center at Long Thanh International Airport. Illustration: AI.
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Specifically, Changi has integrated its aviation logistics center with a free trade area since 1981, offering import tax and VAT exemptions for stored, transshipped, or re-exported goods. As a result, it has become one of the top ten largest cargo airports in the world. Similarly, Incheon, with its airport-attached free trade zone and deep-sea port, has become a leading integrated aviation logistics center in Asia.
The international successes mentioned above confirm that the combination of aviation logistics and duty-free zones not only enhances national competitiveness but also serves as a magnet for foreign investment, boosting e-commerce and value-added services.
According to several opinions, ACV’s proposal to establish an aviation logistics center in Long Thanh is not just an infrastructure project but also a strategic vision to position Vietnam as a crucial link in the global supply chain, competing on equal footing with Singapore or Thailand.
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