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5.3 Case Study 2: Jurong SEZ, Singapore
5.3.1 Overview and Description
Singapore has a total of 10 Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in five geographical areas operated by three
FTZ authorities. The focus of this case study is on the Jurong Island FTZ which is operated by
Jurong Port Pte Ltd.
Jurong Island industrial zone and freeport are located in the south of Singapore. They are
connected together by the Jurong Highway and are located approximately 5 km from each other.
The Jurong FTZ is located around the Jurong Port, incorporating the industrial estates of Jurong
Town and the adjacent Jurong Island.
Jurong Island itself is an artificial island, formed by an amalgamation of seven smaller islands,
through a series of land reclamation projects between 1995 and 2009.
Jurong port and free zones are highly acclaimed as some of the best in the Asia Pacific region.
Jurong Island is a petro chemical focused zone that is supported by world class port facilities, it
consist of over 100 mainly large firms including Shell with a total investment of approximately
USD42 billon.
Table 5-7 - Jurong SEZ Overview
Zone Primary Activities
Established Late 1990s
Area ~ 3,000 ha
No. of firms on-site >100
Authority in Charge Singapore Economic and Development Board (SEDB)
Source: BuroHappold Analysis 2017