HIT is the operator of Port Río Haina, the Dominican Republic’s leading multipurpose seaport and a key player in Caribbean logistics. Strategically located in Santo Domingo, the port provides direct access to the country’s main manufacturing hubs, free trade zones, and industrial parks. It serves as a strategic logistics platform that seamlessly connects Dominican production with global markets through world-class infrastructure.

As a comprehensive logistics ecosystem, the facility enables the efficient movement of cargo between the Dominican Republic and major international markets. It boasts particularly strong connectivity to the United States, the country’s principal trading partner. Its integration with the Haina Logistics Hub further enhances these capabilities by offering value-added logistics solutions that strengthen supply chain competitiveness and reinforce the nation’s position as a regional logistics hub for foreign trade.

The port’s operations are characterized by fully digitalized processes and real-time cargo tracking systems that provide complete visibility, control, and continuity throughout every stage of the logistics chain. Furthermore, the facility operates in accordance with strict global standards, standing as the only port in the Dominican Republic certified under the ISO Integrated Management System. This Triple ISO Certification covers Quality Management, Environmental Management, and Occupational Health and Safety Management, reflecting a steadfast institutional commitment to operational excellence, security, and international regulatory compliance.

Port Río Haina is the main gateway to the United States market, with 14 weekly maritime services, handling 65% of Dominican exports to the United States and 77% of the country’s medical device exports to that market. It also offers a weekly maritime service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and connections with more than 40 ports across the Caribbean and international markets.

Located at Santo Domingo Oeste

  • KM 13½ Sánchez Highway, Navieros Building, Suite 301, Port Río Haina, East Terminal

Services

  • Specialized handling of containerized, breakbulk, and general cargo

  • Handling and storage of refrigerated cargo and temperature-controlled products

  • Reception, handling, and secure storage of vehicles

  • Specialized logistics services for oversized and overweight cargo (OOG)

  • Strategic cargo transfer and transshipment operations

  • Security inspection utilizing advanced X-ray technology

  • Container stuffing and consolidation within port facilities

  • Seal replacement and strict container integrity control operations

  • Precision weighing for maritime containers

  • Comprehensive storage and logistics services provided through the Haina Logistics Hub

Infrastructure

  • 2,800 linear meters of berthing capacity distributed across 15 berths to accommodate up to 15 vessels simultaneously

  • Navis N4 Terminal Operating System for the digital and efficient management of port operations

  • Integrated logistics ecosystem featuring over 250,000 square meters of dry and temperature-controlled warehouse space

  • Designated storage capacity accommodating a maximum of 2,000 imported vehicles

  • Specialized facilities designed for handling containerized cargo, general cargo, vehicles, and refrigerated goods

  • Operational distribution across two main facilities, the East Terminal and the West Terminal, for efficient cargo movement

  • Efficient operations with an average 50-minute truck turnaround time

  • Digitalized processes with real-time cargo tracking and traceability

  • International security and efficiency certifications including BASC, C-TPAT, Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), and full compliance with the ISPS Code

  • Triple ISO Integrated Management System certification for quality, environment, and occupational health and safety

Sustainability

  • Active sea turtle protection and conservation project

  • Continuous environmental education and awareness program directed at the local community

  • Protection initiative for the Caimito tree, an endemic species of the Haina River basin

  • Comprehensive training and development program for institutional volunteers

  • International ISO certification in Environmental Management ensuring operations align with global sustainability standards

Points of interest

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    Main gateway to the United States market, with 14 weekly maritime services

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    Maritime connections with more than 40 ports across the Caribbean and international markets

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    Weekly maritime service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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