In 1984, Johor Port became the first port in Malaysia to be gazetted as a Free Zone, giving it a distinct business advantage. This status has effectively promoted the development of the Port as an entreport centre and introduced a new dimension to Johor Port in international trading.

Why use a Free Zone?

Minimal Customs Formalities. With Johor Port's experience in dealing with Customs, any such formalities are handled quickly and efficiently

Exemption of Duty and Tax for any entrance of cargo into the Free Zone, minimising costs and easing trade.

Paperless Transaction - Internet-based Free Zone Information Processing System (FZIPS)

Flexibility of Procedure - suiting procedures to meet special requirements upon request

Many different kinds of operations can be set up within the Free Zone utilise these advantages, especially value-added activities geared to increase a product's worth such as packing/unpacking, sorting, relabeling, break-bulking etc. The Free Trade Zone also presents opportunities for industries within the zone to import raw materials and export the semi-finished or finished product all within the zone itself.