ICTT | Cochin Economic Zone | Free Trade Zone

ENQUIRIES

DP World employee using digital tablet for logistics operations

UNLOCK NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Cochin Economic Zone is strategically located within Cochin Port premise of Vallarpadam Terminal. It is Kerala’s first free trade warehousing zone (FTWZ) and the third DP World Economic Zone in India.

Operate in and from Cochin FTWZ to benefit from significant tax incentives, regulatory flexibility and reduced operational costs, along with access to essential support services. Streamlined customs procedures enhance logistics efficiency, minimise delays in shipping and provide easy access to global markets, enabling businesses to expand their reach.

A HUB FOR TRADE <br>AND COMMERCE

The DP World Cochin Economic Zone is an innovative model located within the port premises, setting a new benchmark among economic zones in India. Our aim in establishing Economic Zones is to enhance global trade opportunities by streamlining supply chains, resulting in cost savings and seamless connectivity.

Our integrated solution in Cochin provides value-added services, linking ports to the wider supply chain through multi-modal connectivity. This facility will not only support EXIM-oriented businesses but also open doors for global companies to enter the Indian market.

RANJIT RAY

Vice President of Economic Zones for
Indian subcontinent and MENA

CONNECTIVITY AND SYNERGY

The Cochin Economic Zone is directly integrated with DP World’s strategic multimodal logistics network, facilitating efficient connections across India and global markets.

Road

DP World Cochin Economic Zone connectivity via three National Highways: NH 66 to Mumbai, NH 544 to Salem and Coimbatore, and NH 85 to Rameswaram via Madurai.

Rail

We provide convenient rail access within the port premises, with Ernakulam Junction (South) and Ernakulam Town (North) railway stations just 5-7 kilometres away.

Cochin Port Terminal vessel and container yard

Ocean

It is well-connected to other Indian ports on both coasts, including Mundra, Pipavav, Nhava Sheva, Goa, Mangalore, Tuticorin, Chennai, Katupalli, Krishnapatnam, and Visakhapatnam.

Barge

Barging operations using Kerala's wide inland waterway network, which can significantly reduce time and cost for the local businesses, is also on the way.

DP World branded trucks parked at a loading dock of a large logistics warehouse, ready for distribution and supply chain operations.

CHANGING WHAT’S POSSIBLE. 
FOR YOU.

DELIVER TO YOUR CUSTOMERS IN THE FASTEST WAY

The Cochin Economic Zone is directly integrated with DP World’s strategic multimodal logistics network, facilitating efficient connections across India and global markets.

WHY PARTNER WITH DP WORLD

OUR ECONOMIC ZONES. <br>YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGES.

Business flexibility

Foreign companies can transact via economic zones without a local presence.

Trade and logistics

Dedicated hubs optimise trade and warehousing, treating goods from India to economic zones as exports, while imports remain duty-free until released.

Financial and tax benefits

Financial benefits include transactions in any convertible currency and no taxes on re-exports, with deferred duties.

Value-added services

Over 66 pre-authorised value-added services, such as sorting, labelling, and kitting, are available to enhance operations.

OTHER ECONOMIC ZONES IN INDIA

In addition to Cochin, DP World has two more Economic Zones in India. The Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP) in Mumbai and the Integrated Chennai Business Park (ICBP) in Chennai are now offering 1 million and 600,000 sqft of customised warehousing space respectively.

Nhava Sheva

Our Mumbai economic zone, covering 80 acres within 5 km of JNPT, offers trading, logistics, consolidation, and distribution services, with access to diverse transport options.

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Chennai

The Integrated Chennai Business Park (ICBP), spanning 126 acres 30 km from Chennai, caters to the trading, consolidation, logistics, and distribution needs of businesses in southeast India.