Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster

Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster is an industrial cluster established in the Hau Loc area, Thanh Hoa Province, favorably positioned near the coastal area and Hoa Loc Fishing Port. Leveraging traffic connectivity with residential areas, the district center, and the coastal transport system, Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster is oriented to become a concentrated area for industrial production, handicrafts, and supporting production-service activities in the locality.

According to planning dossiers and investment promotion information from Thanh Hoa Province, Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster covers a planned scale of approximately 19 hectares, located in Hoa Loc Commune, Thanh Hoa Province.

1. Overview of Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster

Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster was established by the Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee under Decision No. 1989/QD-UBND dated June 12, 2017. The investor for infrastructure construction and operation is BNB Thanh Hoa Co., Ltd.

Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster is located in Hoa Loc Commune and is planned with a scale of approximately 19 hectares. In the land-use dossiers of Hau Loc District, the planned area of the cluster is specified as 19 hectares, of which approximately 12.68 hectares represented current land status at the time of dossier preparation, with the remaining area designated for industrial cluster development.

• Project Name: Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster
• Location: Hoa Loc Commune, Thanh Hoa Province
• Planned Scale: Approximately 19 hectares
• Establishment Decision: 1989/QD-UBND dated June 12, 2017
• Infrastructure Investor: BNB Thanh Hoa Co., Ltd.
• Status: Investment procedures completed
• Infrastructure: Implemented in phases
• Notable Connectivity: Hoa Loc – Hau Loc Town inter-commune road; Hoa Loc Fishing Port area

2. Location of Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster

Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster is located in Hoa Loc Commune, within Hau Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province.

A notable advantage of the industrial cluster is its direct connectivity to the inter-commune road linking Hoa Loc to Hau Loc Town. Furthermore, the cluster lies adjacent to Hoa Loc Fishing Port, creating favorable conditions for production, processing, and service activities related to the marine economy.

This location enables Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster to connect with:

• Hau Loc District center.
• Inter-commune transport routes.
• Hoa Loc Fishing Port area.
• Adjacent agricultural and aquatic production regions.
• Transport network linking Thanh Hoa's coastal zones.

For enterprises operating in processing, manufacturing, and logistics services, proximity to the marine economic zone serves as a significant feature.

3. Scale of Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster

According to planning documents, Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster covers approximately 19 hectares.

In the land-use plan dossiers of Hau Loc District, the planned cluster area is set at 19 hectares, comprising approximately 12.68 hectares of existing land status at dossier preparation and about 6.32 hectares of remaining area in the overall plan.

The 19-hectare scale forms a concentrated production space, serving enterprises needing to construct production facilities, factory workshops, and auxiliary works.

Concentrating production units within the industrial cluster contributes to:

• Reducing scattered industrial production in residential areas.
• Facilitating synchronized infrastructure investment.
• Enhancing connectivity among enterprises.
• Forming local supply chains.
• Creating additional jobs for workers in the Hau Loc area.

4. Infrastructure Investment Progress

According to the Thanh Hoa Province Investment Promotion Portal, Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster has completed investment procedures and is being implemented in phases.

• Phase I: Phase I covers an area of approximately 14.43 hectares, which has been leased and completed infrastructure, making it eligible for subleasing according to published provincial information.
• Phase II: According to published details, Phase II has executed land clearance and land allocation, with plans to complete infrastructure and meet conditions for secondary investors to sublease land.

However, current investment promotion pages list certain data fields—such as subleasable land area, land rental prices, and secondary investor attraction status—as updating or not yet eligible for public disclosure. Therefore, enterprises seeking to lease land should contact the investor directly to verify actual land funds at the time of investment.

5. Transport Connectivity and Location Advantages

A key highlight of Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster is its direct connection to the Hoa Loc – Hau Loc Town inter-commune road.

Additionally, the cluster lies adjacent to the Hoa Loc Fishing Port area, providing distinct advantages for production and processing sectors tied to seafood, food products, and the marine economy.

For enterprises, this connectivity framework supports:

• Transporting raw materials.
• Transporting goods to consumer markets.
• Linking with raw material supply bases.
• Developing processing activities.
• Developing appropriate-scale logistics and auxiliary services.

6. Industrial Development Orientations

Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster is situated in an area with strengths in agriculture, seafood, and the marine economy. Thus, manufacturing and processing sectors linked to local raw material sources enjoy distinct advantages.

Sector groups of potential interest to enterprises include:

• Agricultural product processing.
• Aquatic product processing.
• Food production and processing.
• Packaging manufacturing.
• Supporting industries.
• Mechanical engineering and equipment repair.
• Consumer goods production.
• Warehousing and logistics services.
• Handicraft trades.
• Services supporting manufacturing operations.

Selecting specific investment sectors requires referencing detailed planning, environmental regulations, and the cluster's project acceptance capacity at the time of registration.

7. Industrial Development Potential in Hau Loc

Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster does not operate in isolation but forms part of the broader industrial development network of Hau Loc District.

According to Thanh Hoa's industrial cluster planning, the Hau Loc area features several other clusters, such as Hau Loc Town Industrial Cluster, Chau Loc Industrial Cluster, Tien Loc Industrial Cluster, Song Loc I Industrial Cluster, Song Loc II Industrial Cluster, Quang Loc Industrial Cluster, Lien – Hoa Industrial Cluster, and Thuan Loc Industrial Cluster.

This layout fosters a diverse industrial manufacturing landscape in northern Thanh Hoa.

As the industrial cluster system expands, demand is expected to grow for:

• Freight transportation.
• Warehousing.
• Logistics.
• Packaging.
• Mechanical services.
• Raw material supply.
• Recruitment services.
• Plant maintenance services.

8. Opportunities for Enterprises at Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster

• Manufacturing and Processing: Proximity to raw material bases and the fishing port enables enterprises to explore agricultural, aquatic product, and food processing projects.
• Supporting Industries: Mechanical, packaging, equipment, supplies, and auxiliary manufacturing enterprises can seek opportunities to supply products to local facilities.
• Warehousing and Workshops: Demand for raw material storage, finished goods warehouses, and production facilities will grow alongside cluster operations.
• Logistics and Transportation: Connections to regional roads and Hoa Loc Fishing Port create favorable conditions for transport and cargo logistics services.

9. Investment Potential in the Hoa Loc Area

Beyond direct value for land-lessee enterprises within the cluster, the growth of Hoa Loc Industrial Cluster can generate demand for surrounding services.

Key domains of interest include:

• Production workshops.
• Cargo warehouses.
• Transportation.
• Logistics.
• Catering services.
• Industrial supply provision.
• Machinery repair.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Industrial cleaning.
• Recruitment and labor supply.

These fields typically grow parallel to the establishment and operation of industrial parks and clusters.