Connectivity

Connectivity

Businesses located in the Dominican Republic are primed for access to the global marketplace, leveraging an ideal geographic location, award-winning infrastructure, and inclusive trade agreements. Companies looking to expand their global presence benefit from the business connectivity of the Dominican Republic.

Geographic Location

The Dominican Republic is an island nation located in the middle of the Caribbean. This central location is perfect for international corporations looking to have easy access to both North and South America, most notably the United States. Manufacturing and trade-oriented companies can reach the US in 3 days by sea and 2 hours by plane. Additionally, call centers and other service-oriented businesses benefit from being in the same time zone as the East Coast of the US (EST).

Logistics Infrastructure

The Dominican Republic’s extensive infrastructure system is well-suited for supporting global trade. In 2019, the Global Competitiveness Report, published by the World Economic Forum, ranked the Dominican Republic as having the #1 Transportation Infrastructure in the LATAM Region. This world-class network includes 9 international airports, 12 seaports, and more than 20,000 kilometers of highways and roads. Currently, the Dominican Republic receives approximately 90 weekly vessels with direct routes to North America, Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Europe, and Asia; and more than 270 daily flights, with great connectivity to North America, Central America, and Europe.

Top Ports

  • Caucedo

    Caucedo is the Dominican Republic’s largest port, essential for both exporting local goods and also as a hub for transshipment. Given the Dominican’s centralized location, cargo can be shipped here from around the world and then directly to key ports in Europe, South America, North America, as well as regionally. In 2018, it processed 1.3 million TEUs and is set to match this figure in 2019.

    To further expand its capability, Caucedo is undergoing a $200 million USD upgrade which will include:

    • Installation of 4 post-Panamax cranes
    • 400 meter (1,312 ft) berth 
    • 17 meter (56 ft) depth 
    • 8 RTGS
    • Expansion of the container yard
  • Haina

    Haina is the country’s second most significant port, known primarily for breakbulk activity. It processes approximately 400,000 TEUs annually and ships to 40 ports around the world on a weekly basis.  25% of all the goods manufactured in the Free Zones are exported by Haina. Value-added logistics services provided by the port include warehousing, inspection services, and labeling.

    Like Caucedo, Haina is in the process of updating its facilities via methods such as obtaining more cranes and dredging their channel deeper to service larger vessels. It is also in the process of developing climate-controlled warehousing, the first of its kind in the Dominican Republic. 

Top Airports

  • Punta Cana

    Offering direct flights to over 46 cities around the world, the Punta Cana region is accessible and convenient for travelers. With over 7 million international passengers arriving each year, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the busiest airport in the Dominican Republic and the second busiest airport in the Caribbean.
  • Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo, also known as Las Americas, is the second largest airport in the Dominican Republic. It is located within 20 minutes of the largest city in the country, Santo Domingo. In 2018, it transported 3.7 million passengers.

  • Cibao

    Ciabo International Airport, also known as Santiago Airport, is one of the top 3 airports on the island. It is located in Santiago de Los Caballeros, the second largest city in the country, where it supports tourism travel, as well as logistics efforts. It works with 8 logistics companies, including FedEx and UPS, which transport 2 million pounds of goods a month. There are 283 flights connecting Santiago de Los Caballeros to 31 cities in 12 countries.

Free Trade Agreements

The DR has free trade agreements with 48 countries equating to roughly 1 billion people. These agreements serve to reduce business barriers and increase trade potential for companies throughout the country.

Contact

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