Denmark's Erria launches new dry port near HCMC

Erria Container Services, part of Danish shipping and logistics corporation Erria A/S, has established a four-hectare inland container depot (ICD) in Binh Duong province bordering Ho Chi Minh City.

“The ICD is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technology designed to meet the demanding needs of today's global logistics industry,” Erria A/S CEO Henrik N. Andersen said in a release dated June 1.

Binh Duong province is an industrial hub in Vietnam’s Southern Key Economic Zone (SKEZ), which includes HCMC, the country’s economic powerhouse. SKEZ also includes the industrial province of Dong Nai and a system of logistics facilities and clusters of deep-water seaports in nearby Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

The new ICD offers a “strategic location,” Andersen added.

He said the dry port includes extensive storage space, modern handling systems, and advanced security measures to ensure that containers are stored safely and in accordance with international standards.

“The new depot will significantly strengthen our logistics network and improve our ability to deliver efficient and reliable logistics solutions. Our goal is to ensure fast and reliable handling of containers, reduce costs, and improve efficiency throughout the supply chain.”

The strategic location in Binh Duong means the Danish corporation will be able to more efficiently meet the increasing demand from customers in HCMC and the surrounding areas.

The total inflows of registered foreign investment capital in Vietnam in the year to May 20 reached almost $10.86 billion, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment. Hanoi received the most, with about $1.87 billion, followed by the northern province of Bac Giang, HCMC, Binh Duong, and Dong Nai.

In May, Binh Duong exported $3 billion worth of commodities, up 17.1% from April, according to provincial data. In the first five months of the year, the southern province's export and import values exceeded $13 billion and neared $9 billion, down 17.9% and 13.5% year-on-year, respectively.