Aerial view of Berth deepwater port at dusk showing cranes and quay walls
Zone Operational · All Systems Green · UTC+8

The Numbers Clear Before the Cargo Does.

Berth is a deepwater free trade zone where containerized cargo clears customs in under four hours, bonded warehouses stretch across 120 hectares, and foreign-owned enterprises operate with zero import duty on re-exported goods.

0.0 hrs
Avg. Customs Clearance
vs. 18.2 hrs regional average
0.0M TEU
Annual Throughput
2025 certified volume
0+
Active Tenant Enterprises
Across 47 nationalities
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Spoke 01

Duty Structure

Zero import duty on all re-exported goods. Duty deferral on inputs held in bonded status. A structure built for manufacturers operating across multiple corridors.

Performance vs. International Benchmarks

All metrics exceeding benchmarks
Customs Clearance Time
3.7 hrsvs 18.2 hrs regional
Berth
✓ BEST
Regional
WTO Trade Facilitation Score
94/100vs 71/100 regional
Berth
✓ BEST
Regional
Digital Portal Uptime
99.97%vs 96.2% regional
Berth
✓ BEST
Regional
Average Dwell Time
1.2 daysvs 4.8 days regional
Berth
✓ BEST
Regional

$Duty Rate Schedule

Re-exported finished goodsPermanent exemption
0%
Components for assemblyWhile in bonded status
0%
Raw materials — deferralUntil domestic entry
Deferred
Domestic market entryStandard schedule applies
MFN rate
Capital equipment5-year exemption window
0%

Duty-Savings Calculator

Model your annual duty-deferral savings based on cargo type and TEU volume. CFOs typically identify $2.4M–$18M in annual savings within the first scenario.

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Spoke 02

Warehousing & Logistics

120 hectares of bonded warehousing, cross-dock infrastructure, and digital inventory management — engineered for assembly corridor operations.

Interior of Berth bonded warehouse showing racking systems and wide aisles

Warehouse Complex A

120 Hectares. Zero Idle Time.

Berth's bonded warehouse network operates at 94% utilization with guaranteed available-space SLA for anchor tenants.

120 ha
Total bonded area
Expandable to 180 ha by 2028
18 ha
Temperature-controlled
Pharma & perishables certified
420K pallets
Rack storage capacity
Standard EUR & ISO pallet
47 min
Avg. truck turnaround
Gate-in to gate-out

Bonded Storage

Goods enter bonded status on arrival. Duty clock only starts on domestic market release — never while in transit or storage.

Cross-Docking Hub

14 dedicated cross-dock lanes with 4-hour vessel-to-truck transfer SLA. Designed for just-in-time assembly line supply.

Cold Chain Certified

GDP-compliant cold storage from -25°C to +15°C. Direct pharmaceutical-grade handling from vessel to refrigerated truck.

Digital Inventory

Real-time inventory visibility through the Berth Tenant Portal. SKU-level tracking, customs documentation auto-generated.

Spoke 03

Regulatory Framework

A stable, internationally-aligned legal environment. Every compliance item below has been independently verified against WTO, OECD, and FATF standards.

Compliance Audit Checklist

6/6 Compliant
WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Full Category A implementation · Score 94/100
OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines
Advance pricing agreements available within 90 days
FATF Anti-Money Laundering
Compliant · Last audit: Q4 2025
ISO 28000 Supply Chain Security
Certified across all warehouse facilities
Customs Mutual Recognition Agreement
38 bilateral agreements active
Digital Customs Portal (24/7)
99.97% uptime SLA · API integration available

Regulatory Performance Benchmarks

Advance Ruling Response Time
2 daysvs 21 days regional
Berth
✓ BEST
Regional
Bilateral Trade Agreements
38vs 14 regional
Berth
✓ BEST
Regional
Dispute Resolution Timeline
45 daysvs 180 days regional
Berth
✓ BEST
Regional

Advance Ruling Guarantee

Submit your tariff classification and valuation questions before shipment. Berth's customs authority guarantees written advance rulings within 2 business days — 10× faster than the regional average of 21 days.

Spoke 04

Infrastructure Specs

18-metre berth depth. 24 ship-to-shore cranes. A digital customs portal with 99.97% uptime. The physical and digital infrastructure that makes sub-4-hour clearance possible.

Ship-to-shore cranes at Berth port facility loading containerized cargo

Quay Wall A

24 STS Cranes

3.2 km continuous quay

Berth & Quay

Berth depth18m
Accommodates ULCV class vessels
Quay length3.2 km
8 simultaneous berths
Crane count24 STS
Ship-to-shore, 65t SWL
Vessel turnaround<22 hrs
Average for 14,000 TEU vessel

Yard & Rail

Terminal yard85 ha
RTG-equipped stacking
Rail sidings12
Direct intermodal connection
Reefer plugs4,200
Cold chain throughout
Gate lanes28
OCR + RFID automated

Digital Systems

Customs portal uptime99.97%
2025 measured SLA
API response time<120ms
P99 at peak throughput
EDI integrations140+
Carrier & forwarder systems
Single windowActive
All docs in one submission
Digital Customs Portal — LIVE
2025 Uptime99.97%
API · EDI · Single Window
Spoke 05

Tenant Case Studies

340+ enterprises operating from Berth. Three examples from logistics directors who have completed their own site-selection due diligence.

Modern electronics manufacturing facility with assembly lines
Components & Finished Goods

Meridian Electronics

Taiwan → ASEAN distribution

We moved our regional distribution hub to Berth 18 months ago. Duty-deferral on components alone saves $4.2M annually. Clearance times are exactly what they advertise — 3.4 hours average for our shipments.

K
Kevin Huang
VP Supply Chain, Meridian Electronics
$4.2M
Annual duty savings
3.4 hrs
Avg. clearance time
28,400
TEU/year through Berth
Primary Conversion

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340+
Active tenants
47
Nationalities
$2.4M–$18M
Typical annual savings identified