LogisValley Takes the Lead in Strengthening Incheon’s E-Commerce Industry Competitiveness

To execute e-commerce logistics, LogisValley invested 125 billion KRW in Aam, Incheon, completing construction of an integrated e-commerce logistics center in late April and initiating full-scale operations in May. LogisValley Incheon Port GDC Co., Ltd., built on land leased long-term from Incheon Port Authority, is the first tenant in the E-commerce Specialized Zone. Operating an e-commerce GDC, the facility projects an annual freight volume generation of 30,772 TEU based on an e-commerce export/import business model for high-demand K-culture goods, including albums, merchandise, and fashion items.

Building a New Logistics Ecosystem Powered by Incheon Port and Incheon Airport

China-origin freight volume transiting through Incheon Port and Incheon Airport to the United States and Europe jumped 43% in a single year. This explosive growth in e-commerce cargo presents a major strategic opportunity for South Korea's import/export logistics sector. In response, LogisValley Group plans to build a new logistics ecosystem for cargo owners through close collaboration with key institutions—including the Incheon Port Authority, Incheon International Airport Corporation, Korea Customs Service, and Incheon Customs—alongside major global e-commerce enterprises.

As the pioneering occupant in the E-commerce Specialized Zone of Aam Logistics Complex 2 at Incheon Port, LogisValley Incheon Port GDC collaborates with LogisValley subsidiary HTNS as a Global Distribution Center (GDC). The facility receives and stores products from overseas e-commerce enterprises, sorting, repacking, and dispatching orders directly to individual global consumers. Following five years of planning, preparation, and construction, the center opened in May with a total floor area of 27,000 py (approx. 89,250 m²), representing a total construction investment of 125 billion KRW. It has initiated full operations targeting an average annual cargo volume of 22,000 TEU and the creation of 500 jobs. The E-commerce Specialized Zone in Aam Logistics Complex 2 was developed to address the rapidly growing global e-commerce market and position Incheon Port as an e-commerce hub.

Designed as a next-generation logistics center incorporating advanced smart logistics platform concepts, LogisValley Incheon Port GDC handles surging e-commerce volumes and executes Cross-Border E-commerce (CBE) logistics—managing and delivering products seamlessly across international borders. Positioning the global e-commerce logistics market as a core future strategy, LogisValley plans to enhance its global competitiveness by aligning its cutting-edge technology, operational know-how, business execution methodology, and development frameworks with emerging global trends.

In particular, LogisValley views Global Distribution Centers (GDCs) as the key driver of cross-border logistics. Because CBE logistics encompasses comprehensive fulfillment services—including customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, packaging, and final delivery—goods are strategically stored at distribution centers within regional target markets, enabling instant dispatch from a neighboring GDC as soon as an order is placed. Accordingly, LogisValley plans to establish international express delivery facilities at both Incheon Port GDC and Incheon Airport GDC in Korea. Internationally, recognizing that GDC expansion will drive the CBE logistics sector, the company is accelerating investments to preemptively capture market share, building facilities in Hungary and Taylor in Texas, USA following its developments in Vietnam.

Leading 'K-Logistics' in Partnership with Affiliate HTNS

LogisValley affiliate HTNS is an AEO (Authorized Economic Operator)-certified company, holding international recognition for the safety and reliability of its customs services. With HTNS initiating operations, Incheon Port GDC is consolidating its operational capabilities powered by advanced automation technologies, rapidly solidifying its position as a flagship logistics hub at Incheon Port. HTNS plans to expand infrastructure for both inbound and outbound direct purchases, operating an Inbound Customs Clearance (ICC) center to handle direct import volumes as part of its leap into a specialized cross-border commerce logistics provider. Having recently been awarded direct-purchase delivery operations by leading global e-commerce platforms, HTNS is drawing significant market attention as it expands beyond the Asia-Pacific region into European and North American markets.

K-Culture represents a new business model driving K-logistics at LogisValley. For domestic brands expanding globally, logistics infrastructure remains the primary hurdle, making outsourced fulfillment services—including shipping, exchanges, and return processing—an essential foundation. LogisValley currently executes logistics operations for K-culture merchandise out of LogisValley Incheon Port GDC. As the global popularity of K-culture continues to rise, cargo volumes for merchandise, music albums, and fashion items are expanding rapidly. Customer bases previously limited to Korea or select Asian markets are now serviced directly via B2C international express delivery to individual fans across the Americas and Europe. Artist merchandise is received from manufacturers, stored at LogisValley Incheon Port GDC, and dispatched to individual global buyers. To facilitate this, LogisValley leverages 'LV1'—its proprietary operational platform integrating Order Management System (OMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Transportation Management System (TMS)—delivering real-time visibility to end consumers. Over the past decade, LogisValley has aggressively invested in logistics facilities, systems, and talent to spearhead K-logistics. The company plans to leverage LogisValley Incheon Port GDC as South Korea's largest K-culture-specialized GDC to support the worldwide expansion of K-culture, aiming to become the premier logistics provider for K-Pop, K-Beauty, and K-Food.

Expanding Global Infrastructure to Support K-Logistics

On January 23 of this year, LogisValley Group executed a land purchase agreement to construct a logistics center in Taylor, Texas, USA. Under this contract, LogisValley will invest approximately 70 billion KRW to build a 251,080-sq-ft logistics center on a 12.24-acre (49,453 m²) site within the RCR Taylor Logistics Park. Situated directly opposite the Samsung Electronics Taylor fab, the site provides an optimal strategic hub for supplying semiconductor equipment and raw material logistics services. Given the temperature and humidity sensitivity of high-tech equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing, LogisValley plans to equip the facility with specialized climate and humidity control systems for secure storage. Furthermore, in addition to Samsung Electronics, proximity to major non-Korean global manufacturers such as Tesla presents strong potential to secure additional freight contracts. Starting with Taylor, Texas, LogisValley aims to develop and operate 10 logistics centers across key US states—including Georgia, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Florida—with long-term plans to extend its North American infrastructure and logistics operations into Mexico and Canada.

LogisValley is also expanding its infrastructure into Europe. In Tatabánya, Hungary—a nation ranking 4th globally in EV battery production volume—LogisValley plans to break ground in early 2025 on a 79,000-m² (approx. 24,000 py) logistics center. The project includes Hungary's first dedicated standalone hazardous goods storage facility, designed to establish a competitive advantage in the EV battery logistics sector. Set to be the largest single logistics warehouse in Hungary, the facility will be equipped to store finished EV batteries, raw materials, and components. Driven by ongoing production expansion in next-generation growth sectors such as rechargeable batteries and biotechnology, regional logistics demand is experiencing explosive growth. A LogisValley representative emphasized, "Hungary holds strategic geographical advantages, bordered by Slovakia and Poland to the north, Austria to the west, and Romania to the southeast. The Tatabánya Industrial Park, where our facility will be built, hosts major global enterprises—including Lotte Chemical, Lotte Aluminium, and SK Innovation—and offers excellent accessibility, located approximately 50 km northwest of Budapest." Upon completion, the Tatabánya center is expected to serve as HTNS's operational base in Europe, executing end-to-end logistics services spanning international freight forwarding, transport, warehousing, customs clearance, and express delivery.

Kim Phillip, CEO of LogisValley, stated, "The logistics industry transitioned from domestic competition to global rivalry over a decade ago." He added, "As a dynamic, leading Korean logistics enterprise, LogisValley has achieved remarkable growth over the past 20 years through aggressive and sustained investments. We are fully committed to competing and succeeding in global markets under the name of 'LOGISVALLEY-Logistics' as the flagship of K-logistics."

Meanwhile, backed by core capabilities in development, design, and construction, LogisValley Group possesses the proven expertise to construct logistics centers globally tailored to client requirements, integrate cutting-edge automated equipment, and execute facility operations. Operating international air and ocean freight forwarding networks connecting over 190 countries worldwide, LogisValley is expanding its service offerings beyond traditional B2B logistics into D2C and B2B2C models, providing clients with highly differentiated business solutions.