DR Logistics Guide

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

LOGISTICS

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AIR CONNECTIVITY MARITIME CONNECTIVITY LOCATION

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Strategically located

Strategically located near the region main consumer markets

Flights to more than 40 countries from a strategic location

A port coverage that places America and the Caribbean strategic location

A port coverage that places us in the 4th position in Latin America and the Caribbean

Welcome to the Dominican Republic Logistics Guide

The free zone sector, an industrial area composed of foreign and local investment companies, is currently one of the fastest growing industries in the country. Operations are mainly focused on medical devices, electric and electronic devices, jewelry, tobacco products, footwear, and textile manufacturing, generating over US$ 8,060 MM in total exports in 2023.

This industrialization process, along with a strong internal and foreign trade is supported by the development of a modern logistics infrastructure. Our award-winning network, consists of 8 airports and 12 ports, are opening doors to markets throughout the Americas and Europe, in an efficient and timely manner.

With the supply chain’s evolution, our logistics services have evolved to more than just storage and transportation. Value-added services such as deconsolidation, packaging, labeling, distribution and reexports of goods have been essential for the sector’s growth and development. Many international companies have trusted the Dominican Republic, in setting up their logistics and regional distribution in the country’s new logistics centers.

Years of collaboration between the public and private sector, focused on trade facilitation laws, and agreements with countries in the region, have created the legal environment to promote the private sector’s investment and efficiency in the supply chain processes.

With this guide, our intent to show the world that our country is more than great beaches, beautiful mountains, delicious food, and amazing people. The Dominican Republic is a well-developed, conveniently located and connected platform to access the main consumer market of the world.

We hope you find this guide to be a helpful resource for your next investment!

Kind regards,

General Coordinator, Logistics Cluster of the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic LOGISTICS by ADOZONA´S Logistic Cluster

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

An overview of the logistics sector in the country and its investment opportunities.

MARITIME CONNECTIVITY

Routes, cargo and infrastructure that enables optimal connectivity.

AIR CONNECTIVITY

Access to a global air transport network via cargo and commercial flights.

IN LAND CONNECTIVITY

A robust road system and infrastructure that facilitates cargo transportation.

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WAREHOUSE

Strategic storage solutions that adapt to client´s needs.

PORTS AND AIRPORTS

A rundown of the logistics ecosystem located across the nation.

LOGISTICS OPERATORS

Companies that facilitate worldwide logistics solutions.

Dominican Republic in figures

The country occupies two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, the second-largest island in the Greater Antilles Archipelago. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north (586 km), the Caribbean Sea to the south (545 km), the Mona Passage to the east, which separates it from Puerto Rico, and Haiti to the west with a 270 km land border. TOTAL AREA 48.442 Km2

DRThe Dominican Republic has seen significant growth in its economy, positioning itself among the leading nations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its major trading partners include the United States, Haiti, Canada, India, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, Spain and Belgium, among others.

The country is the ideal destination for foreign companies to concentrate their inventory and merchandise storage operations, in order to offer a quick response to their customers' demand.

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The Dominican Republic has implemented efficient regulations to reduce costs and time of transactions related to the import and export of products.

geographic with a privileged location

geographic with a privileged location

The Dominican Republic is well on its way to becoming the premier logistics hub in the region, with connections to over 73 destinations via 8 international airports, 12 specialized ports for cargo transportation and 5 ports for cruise ships. Additionally, the country boasts a comprehensive network of 1,395 kilometers of main roads, 2,412 kilometers of secondary roads and 1,620 kilometers of tertiary roads. Alongside its strategic geographic location, a stable political and social environment, and a thriving economy with over $30 billion in imports and exports, the country presents a unique and unparalleled opportunity for foreign investment in its rapidly growing logistics industry and renowned free trade zones.

Its privileged geographic location, at the center of the Caribbean, allows transfers to Central and South America to be done in an average of three hours by air or two to four days by sea. Meanwhile, to the United States, a market with over 300 million consumers, with high purchasing power, the trip takes about three hours by air (E.g. Miami, Florida) and 2 to 3 days by sea. As for Europe, the average time by air is 8 hours and 12 days by sea. These transportation advantages, combined with the country's goal of becoming a world-class logistics hub and a strategic platform for nearshoring, make the Dominican Republic an attractive destination for business opportunities in a global geopolitical land-scape where the country is gaining increased attention for its constant economic growth.

Projection of growth of Latin America and the Caribbean for 2022 according to ECLAC.

ALEXANDER SCHAD

President of the Dominican Association of Logistics Centers and Operators (ASOLOGIC)

“ Logistics will be the engine

and the

new pillar of growth of the dominican economy ”

ASOLOGIC was established in 2015, basedona Presidential decree, which set the legal framework to facilitate the use of logistics warehouses as they are today. "It was then that we saw the need to create an association in which today there are 22 companies in the sector, and which offers, in addition to the warehouses themselves, the entire offering throughout the logistics chain: international transport, customs management, land transport and distribution. ASOLOGIC's vision is to continue taking the necessary steps for the country to keep growing as a regional logistics hub”, says its president Alexander Schad. We are already a hub, and we are on our way to becoming a regional hub, but firm steps are also being taken to become world-class, and ASOLOGIC plays a fundamental role in this regard, we told its president. "That's right," he replies and adds: “At the moment the Logistics Law is being drafted with which there will be more legal certainty, under the protection of the law instead of a decree. “At ASOLOGIC we believe that, just as tourism was an emerging opportunity at the time, free zone at the time..., logistics is going to be the engine and the new pillar of growth for the Dominican economy in the coming years, and this is our goal.”

The logistics industry is essential and will become more so

because large multinational sectors are setting up in the Dominican Republic. As Alexander Schad assures: "Without cargo there is no logistics and, without logistics, cargo can't be moved." The Dominican Republic offers unique opportunities that have been highlighted in several recent studies which indicate where the focus needs to be regarding efforts and specific value chains that can make us grow as an industry. In this sense, "we are talking about the concept of nearshoring and logistics as self-reinforcers," says the president of ASOLOGIC. We need to showcase the benefits, which in part is being accomplished through the Alliance for Development in Democracy (ADD) which includes Panama, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and the United States. “Within the Alliance, a Business Council has been created that incorporates businessmen from these countries. We are promoting the Dominican Republic directly with these decision makers from multinational companies when deciding to relocate, increasing manufacturing capacity, or establish new factories near the United States. And that is where we must look. “The United States is our natural market and is the largest in the world”, says the president of ASOLOGIC. A historic moment, a moment of opportunity, and a logistics industry that is growing, we commented to Alexander Schad, who replied: "Yes, the sector has grown enormously, you just have to look at the number of logistics operators there are at the moment since 2015. More than 60% of ASOLOGIC members are new entrants. The sector has grown in all segments, now there is much more variety and specialization has deepened”. The logistics industry has grown, but we can grow even more. Therefore, ASOLOGIC also focuses on the training, education, and preparation of professionals. The creation of the Logistics Institute is a vital initiative for the sector.

ASOLOGIC currently has 22 operators that have acquired an important role and, together with other groups such as ADOZONA’S Logistics Cluster, ADACAM and ANRD will be engines of the logistics sector in the Dominican Republic, to which Alexander Schad responds to the comment: "Yes, ASOLOGIC has the most important logistics companies in the country, with more companies waiting to join. Therefore, we will continue growing, also in transaction volumes”.

The maritime connectivity of the Dominican Republic is considered among the most important in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its geographical location is deemed strategic for international trade.

A maritime Logistics Hub that

connectivity

30 Weekly departures to USA

3 to 1 Container Ratio

The Dominican Republic's strategic location and advanced infrastructure make it a vital maritime hub in the region. This, in turn, positions it as a key logistics hub due to its proximity to not only the United States, but also all Latin American countries and the Caribbean. The country's maritime industry has gained significant international attention for its strategic location, high-quality port infrastructure, and large volumes of imports and exports. This has led to efficient logistics operations throughout the

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Logistics hub, nearshoring platform, cruise hub, fuel for ships and planes... The Dominican Republic owes all these opportunities to having a privileged geographic location.

Caribbean and fast shipping times to Central and South America, taking an average of 2-4 days, to the United States, 1-3 days, and to Europe, 12 days by sea. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) Maritime and Port Connectivity Index, the Dominican Republic is recognized as the fourth-best country in terms of port connectivity performance in the Caribbean and Latin America. UNCTAD evaluates the capacity of a country's ports to transport

MARITIME TRANSIT TIME

DESTINATION DAYS

Puerto Rico 1 days

Miami (USA) 3 days

Panama 4 days

NY (USA) 5 days

Savannah (USA) 6 days

Jacksonville (USA) 7 days

North Europe 10 days

Mediterranean 12 days

East coast South America 15 days

West coast South America 20 days

West coast USA 25 days

China 27-35 days

20-feet containers by sea to other destinations. DP World and HIT Río Haina ports have the best performance in this evaluations, with investments of over $400 million in the last two years to improve infrastructure and continue to increase with the goal of expanding these ports. This connectivity makes the Dominican Republic a key logistics hub in the region. Additionally, the country aims to become a logistics hub for fuels for air and maritime cargo transportation and has sparked interest from companies in the United States, Germany, and Turkey to install large shipyards for the repair and construction of different types of vessels. Notably, more than 10,000 ships pass through the northern part of the Dominican Republic each year.

Cabo Rojo

Used for exporting minerals such as clinker, limestone, bauxite, and cement.

Manzanillo Port

2 docks for exporting bananas and other produces, as well as for importing general cargo and loose cargo.

Puerto Plata Port

2 docks for loading and unloading fuel, containers, general cargo and tourist ships. It is the main port in the northern part of the country and the fourth in terms of cargo handling.

6 docks for exporting sugar and construction materials.

3 docks for exporting sugar and its by-products, importing general cargo, and receiving tourist vessels.

San

HIT Río Haina Port

Port Azua

2 docks for receiving cargo ships, bulk carriers, tankers, tugboats, and barges.

16 docks for exporting and importing general cargo. It is the busiest port in the country in all types of traffic, except passenger vessel operations. This multipurpose port is operated by Haina International Terminal (HIT).

Multimodal DP World

5 berths for receiving container and breakbulk cargo vessels, as well as international redistribution. This port and international logistics center is operated by DP World.

Port of Santo Domingo

12 docks for exporting and importing general cargo, receiving tourist vessels, and importing loose cargo.

3 docks for exporting sugar, molasses, and cement, and importing bulk cargo, coal, and fertilizers.

Boca Chica Port

3 docks for handling container cargo, liquids, paper by-products, and fuel.

MARITIME CONNECTIVITY INDEX

position 4 of 32 in LAC

The Maritime Connectivity Index, which measures a country's connection to global marine transport networks, saw the Dominican Republic score 405 last year, earning it 38th place in the world, four positions higher than in 2019. The country's score is above the worldwide average of 270 and the Latin American average of 212.

Source: Sectoral Competitiveness Bulletin (BCS) 2022 of the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development.

CONNECTIVITY INDEX OF MARITIME TRANSPORT OF PORT LINE (PLSCI), 2021

In terms of port connectivity, the Port of Caucedo ranked 89th out of 893 ports in the world, with a score of 368. This is above the worldwide and Latin American averages of 94 and 189, respectively. The country saw a 35-point increase compared to 2019.

MORTEN JOHANSEN

CEO of DPWorld in the Dominican Republic

“ The Dominican Republic is

The Dominican Republic boasts a strategic location and political and social stability that make it an ideal destination to serve as point of origin for companies seeking to operate, establish themselves and distribute and manufacture their products. The more connectivity that can be created in-country, either by air or by sea, the more attractive the nation becomes for manufacturing and logistics companies in the Americas region and the world, according to Morten Johansen, CEO of DP World in the Dominican Republic.

well en route to becoming the region’s logistics

hub ”

We are well en route towards becoming the logistics hub of the Americas, and DP World has contributed significantly towards accomplishing this goal. What is your vision for this future hub?

At DP World, we see the Dominican Republic as one of our strategic locations in the region to continue investing and expanding our business, and to continue contributing directly to increase the country's competitiveness, which is very much in line with the current government's strategy to turn the nation into the most important logistics hub in the Americas and to develop the Free Trade Zone sector. Our vision is to continue contributing so that the Dominican Republic is seen as the ideal location for companies to set up, handle their cargo, carry out warehousing activities, feature an adequate structure and connectivity to all parts of the world, to streamline the flow of world trade. The country's vision of a hub is to offer these resources, and we have contributed by creating an "all-in-one" logistics ecosystem, made up of four business units that work cohesively. However, DP World's commitment is not only to turn the country into a land cargo logistics hub but also an air cargo hub with the greatest connectivity in the region and, in order to accomplish this, we recently signed an agreement with Punta Cana Free Trade Zone (PCFTZ), a company under Grupo Puntacana, for the development of a Logistics Center, aimed towards developing a multimodal platform for the handling of air, land, and sea cargo.

What do you believe are the strengths we offer as a country during this current global geopolitical scenario?

Dominican Republic offers a very stable political and social environment, also a strategic location and an economy that is in full development and growth, elements that benefit us as a country at this moment in time. However, the strategic location of the country is not its only asset, but even with the challenges that are currently faced globally, and, in our region, the Dominican Republic has maintained an economy considered a benchmark for its peers in the region and is recognized by international authorities for its growth and stability. This makes companies see us as an attractive option when it comes to diversifying their operations.

The future promises a plethora of opportunities. What are DP World’s plans and goals towards the future?

We now have the appropriate infrastructure in place and are investing in technology. The latter, with the purpose of offering a much more efficient service to our customers. Our next step in the Dominican Republic is to continue developing our economic zone and our DP World Economic Zones brand, with the aim of encouraging logistics and manufacturing companies to use the country as their distribution center in the region. Moreover, and within our vision of making the Dominican Republic the main logistics hub in the Americas, we are placing great emphasis on operating the business in a sustainable manner; and by sustainable business, I am not only referring to environmental aspects, but also to how our company can contribute to helping grow the communities in which we operate. Thus, we have made significant investments that add value to the community and have forged partnerships focused on education and health with local stakeholders. In addition, we expect to continue investing in the future to contribute to an increasingly cleaner supply chain.

What is your overall vision of the Dominican Republic’s logistics industry in view of the challenges we are currently facing?

Dominican Republic is making efforts to become the logistics hub of the region; however, I believe that currently, the main challenge to achieve this goal is the lack of skilled technical labor that the sector will require. Quality human capital will be necessary in all aspects of manufacturing, logistics and terminal operations, to properly respond to the possibility that large companies will see us as an attractive site to set up their operations, and they will require agile personnel that meet specific standards. In addition, another opportunity that we must transform as a country is the bureaucracy in the granting of permits and licenses, so that foreign companies can operate and meet their business objectives in a more competitive way.

How do you envision the Dominican Republic a year from now?

At DP World, we see Dominican Republic moving towards its goal of becoming a logistics hub in the region, steadily taking steps to overcome the challenges it may face to achieve its purpose, and it is already being recognized in all markets worldwide for the benefits that make it the best option in terms of manufacturing and logistics.

Being a logistics hub is also about offering all kinds of ocean freight options to importers and exporters, whether they are large, small or medium-sized. LCL (Less Than Container Load) shipping means that goods must share containers with products from other suppliers. This system is frequently used by importers and exporters of small volumes of goods who choose this option to save costs. The Dominican logistics industry has a large number of logistics operators offering these services with connections to many destinations around the world for both export and import. Our advantages: The companies that work this specialized service have extensive knowledge of LCL cargo handing, where pro-

A less-than-container-load shipping services offer maritime global DR

The Dominican Republic offers a comprehensive Less Than Container Load (LCL) maritime transport option, greatly benefitting importers and exporters with cost-saving advantages.

EXPORT TO

Miami, USA

New York, USA

Hamburgo, Germany

Colón, Panama

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Puerto Príncipe, Haití

Kingston, Jamaica

Port Spain, Trinidad y Tobago

Saint Marteen

St. Thomas

cesses are customized and are based on the specific and particular needs of each client. Also, deconsolidation times are shorterand are guaranteed at the arrival terminal. Moreover, in the face of the challenges posed by the Industrial 4.0 revolution, players in the Dominican Republic's freight forwarding sector have been exploring innovative solutions aimed at optimizing the responsiveness of their operations, proces-

ses and services in the logistics management chain. In fact, there are numerous Dominican operators that provide logistics solutions that unify in the same operations center, the fiscal warehouse services of consolidation and deconsolidation of cargo and the values of LCL Neutral consolidator, strengthening in a global and neutral way the capacity to respond to the needs of management in the import, export and in-

ternational transit of cargoes, while minimizing the costs of the processes. These initiatives are complemented by the services of freight forwarders for their LCL transit cargo needs, as well as for consolidated import and export cargo to and from any point in the region.

New York, USA

Tampa, USA

Veracruz, Mexico

Barcelona, Spain

Valencia, Spain

Vado Ligure, Italy

Cartagena, Colombia

Shenzhen, China

Amberes, Belgium

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Manzanillo, Panama

Qingdao, China

Santos, Brasil

South Hampton, UK

Moving merchandise through consolidated cargo is an option that is increasingly used by importers and exporters. This is due to the advantages that it represents in terms of costs.

Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala

San José, Costa Rica

Santiago, Chile

strategic location via flights, thanks to its Connected to 40+ countries

The Dominican Republic is quickly becoming a hub for air cargo operations thanks to its strategic location and extensive air connectivity. With eight international airports and a wide range of routes to more than 40 countries, the DR is well-positioned to serve as a logistics and air cargo hub. Two airports in particular, Las Americas International Airport and Punta Cana International Airport, have become popular distribution centers for international companies. The country's location allows easy access to over 350 million consumers within a 3.5-hour range. Furthermore, the Dominican Republic is known for being a safe

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8 international airports

Flights to more than 150 cities worldwide 350

Access to more than 350 million consumers within a 3.5 hour range

destination with great potential, and has a strong institutional system that offers benefits and incentives for new investments. As a result of this growing reputation, the country is attracting the attention of major airlines and logistics companies. Two major projects are currently underway that are expected to further solidify the country's position as a logistics and air cargo hub: the Air, Maritime and Land Logistics Hub of Punta Cana, and the transformation of airports managed by Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (AERODOM) into regional cargo hubs. These projects are being carried out with the participation of strategic partners such as VINCI Airports and DP World.

DESTINATION TIME

Miami (EEUU) ........ 2 hours NY (EEUU) ........ 4 hours Madrid (España) ........ 8 hours, 10 mins. Panamá ........ 2 hours Bogotá (Colombia) ........ 2 hours

The Dominican Republic has the capacityto ship air freight anywhere in the world in less than 48 hours

Almost 15,000 international flights per month

More than 40 airlines operating in the country

MONIKA INFANTE

General Director ofAeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI, S.A. (AERODOM)

“

Dominican Republic

has all the capacity to be the logistics and cargo hub of the entire region

The Dominican Republic is constantly increasing its connectivity, including AERODOM airports, which since 2016 have been part of the Vinci Airports global airport platform. In general, what is AERODOM's strategy for the future?

AERODOM is a company that bets on the long term. We are part of the world's leading private airport group, VINCI Airports, and our shareholders have found in the Dominican Republic a safe, attractive market with immense potential. Hence, they have been making a series of investments that seek to improve the passenger experience and offer the best entry and exit doors to the country. So far this year we have registered a record number of new flight routes. A total of 23 new routes, operated by seven airlines, allow us to offer more and better flight options to all passengers and tourists from the main cities of America and Europe. We are working to increase boarding gates at our airports and cargo services, with the vision of transforming them into regional hubs that provide new opportunities for launching more routes to multiple destinations.

We are on the way to being a world-class logistics hub and airports, like our ports, are key to achieving this goal. How is this logistics hub viewed from AERODOM? because we also talk about being a charging hub.

We are convinced that the Dominican Republic has all the capacity to be the logistics and cargo hub of the entire region. We have a strategic geographic location that allows us to access more than 350 million con-

sumers within a range of 3.5 hours. Likewise, we have a robust institutional system that offers all the facilities and assurances to attract new investments. Betting on this growth in 2020, AERODOM and VINCI Airports delivered the Cargo City SDQ, which allow to integrate all the actors and services required for air freight transport into a single, modern space. These new facilities made it possible to expeditiously receive all shipments of vaccines against COVID19 that arrived in the Dominican Republic. Thanks to these new facilities, processes have been made more efficient and, consequently, it has translated into a direct and positive impact on the volume of air cargo. Today SDQ, due to its high connectivity, flight frequencies and available spaces, is the airport that best complements the Dominican Republic's vision of becoming the Regional Air Cargo HUB.

Freight transport is essential in the idea of a logistics hub. AERODOM in 2021 mobilized a record figure, 175 million pounds and the International Airport of Las Américas, José Francisco Peña Gómez, is the leader in cargo transport in the country. What data is expected to be achieved in 2022 in this regard?

So far in 2022 we have already broken records regarding the volume of cargo transported versus all previous years. We have seen significant industrial growth and export processing zones in the country, which translates into a greater volume of cargo. Thanks to the extraordinary recovery of the tourism industry and air transport, today we have more airlines and flights that transport cargo to meet this growing demand. As an example, in SDQ we have regular flights from the 4 main cargo airlines, which have had to place additional flights and change to bigger aircrafts to respond to demand. I am confident that 2022 will also be a record year.

How is the future of the Dominican Republic viewed from the company Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (AERODOM)? Everything indicates that the logistics industry, and also the country's infrastructure, will have to expand and develop even more.

Without a doubt, we have already done it at AERODOM with our Cargo City SDQ; and we have several important projects in the cargo area in the pipeline to execute in the short term that will allow us to continue expanding our response capacity. We are committed to continuing to improve services so that we can continue to attract investment and turn the Dominican Republic into the Caribbean Hub.

ALBERTO SMITH

Director of Landside & Cargo Operations at Punta Cana International Airport

“ The air connectivity we have opens a window of opportunities and projects for us ”

Punta Cana International Airport is anotherof the windows open to the world that the Dominican Republic has in terms of air connectivity, a facility that has become a global brand for the tourist destination it represents, Punta Cana, although Alberto Smith, director of Landside & Cargo Operations, the most important thing that stands out in terms of its connectivity is its diversity, and comments that the United States and Canada represent 53 or 54% of the volume of flights. We are and will be a great logistics hub, but we are also a cargo hub, we tell Alberto Smith, and he responds: "That's right. Europe is very important because it is one of our main customers for vegetables and fruit.

We have direct flights to the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, flights to Spain with three, four airlines..., which opens a window of opportunities and projects that can be carried out. We are now visualizing this connectivity with the United States, Canada and Europe more clearly because, for example, South America is a great supplier of perishables. Colombia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, are major producers and in our case as an airport we have made a big bet on the transit of these products through here, taking advantage of the connectivity we have with Canada, the United States and Europe. Alberto Smith announces new lines of business in terms of cargo for Punta Cana International Airport, and cites the meetings held in the last edition of the Cargo Forum where, through the great ally of this air facility, DP World,

conversations were held with COPA, which is considered the hub of the region. "COPA connects with all of South and Central America, therefore, opportunities also open up for us to capitalize on this with Dominican producers and get their products to Central and South America, or vice versa, bring them in and transit them within the country," says Alberto Smith, adding, "We support the country's logistics hub initiative and at the same time work to convert Punta Cana into a cargo logistics hub, where you can pass through here and get anywhere in the world in 24, 48 hours." There is no doubt that the Puntacana Group, owner of this airport, is working to capitalize on this air connectivity, although, as Alberto Smith acknowledges, being strategic allies of DP World allows them to visualize even further and contemplate the sea-air and multimodal transport modality. In this sense, Alberto Smith points out: "There have been very serious and formal conversations about bringing perishables by ship to Caucedo, they arrive there in the morning, in the afternoon they are in Punta Cana, they are loaded on the plane, and the next day they are at their destination".

Connectivity, business vision and many projects are taking shape in the eastern part of the country, specifically in Punta Cana, one of the most important is the air, sea and land logistics hub, and the Free Trade Zone park. "In the cargo terminal we continue with the projection of having it operational for the first, second week of April. We have British, North American, Panamanian, European and Dominican companies that want to set up here, for several reasons, connectivity is one of them, the other is the Punta Cana destination itself, which is attractive, people feel comfortable, there is quality of life, and if you add to that a good business model, well, the formula is perfect," says the director of Landside Operations & Cargo of Punta Cana International Airport who, when asked about the Dominican logistics industry, responds: "I think we have become very professionalized and we have nothing to envy to any other country where logistics operations are carried out. Associations such as Asologic, the Logistics Cluster, Amchamdr, Adacam..., have worked with the same purpose and the results are there". We talk about the fact that we are a logistics hub and we are growing in this concept, nearshoring..., opportunities in short also for the Dominican entrepreneurship because it facilitates the internationalization of their products, we commented to Alberto Smith. "Of course it does. This strategic alliance with DP World points precisely towards internationalization. We have the windows open, we have a market next door, all those islands that should depend 90% on the Dominican Republic, and I think there are many companies pointing in that direction, and no doubt we will succeed," Smith concludes.

The National Land Transportation Network (RNTT) ensures secure cargo transportation throughout the Dominican Republic.

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connectivity safe and inland Efficient

The Dominican Republic's road network is recognized as one of the best in the region, with 1,395 kilometers of main roads, 2,412 kilometers of secondary roads, and 1,620 kilometers of tertiary roads connecting almost all destinations in the country. To support the development of the country as a logistics hub, the National Land Transportation Network (RNTT) was established as a private organization made up of companies and institutions related to local and international trade. The main objective of the RNTT is to implement controls that strengthen the safety of cargo transportation in the country by creating a national automated information network that contains a database with the elements necessary for communication between different points of origin and destination.

To access the country's main ports and free trade zones, drivers must have passed a process of evaluation, laboratory tests, and registration and have an RNTT card. This security provided by the RNTT in the transport of cargo by road translates into multiple advantages for companies operating in the country, including greater security controls, knowledge of who is

transporting the cargo, historical records of transport, and access to the latest technology in logistics security. The RNTT also works closely with the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) to ensure the safety and security of cargo transportation in the country.

DISTANCES

BETWEEN THE MAIN

PORTS AND AIRPORTS

Caucedo DP World Port / International Airport Las Americas 10.2 Km - (17 min.)

Caucedo DP World Port / International Airport Punta Cana 162.8 Km - (1 h, 53 min.)

Caucedo DP World Port / International Airport La Isabela 50.6 Km - (1 h, 5 min.)

HIT Rio Haina Port / International Airport Punta Cana 206 Km - (2 h, 53 min.)

HIT Rio Haina Port / International Airport La Isabela 23.5 Km - (31 min.)

HIT Rio Haina Port / International Airport Las Americas 42.2 Km - (48 min.)

Puerto Plata Port / International Airport Cibao 92.9 Km - (1 h, 27 min.)

With a focus on providing efficient and cost-effective warehousing solutions, the logistics industry in the Dominican Republic offers customized options tailored to the specific needs of each client.

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As it aims to become a regional logistics hub, The Dominican Republic has a robust physical infrastructure in place to handle and store a diverse range of products in spaces tailored to meet specific client needs. Additionally, as the country positions itself as a premier nearshoring platform, investments in new warehousing facilities continue to increase annually. The logistics industry in the country offers a variety of services, including the ability to handle different customs regimes and storage options for goods, such as dry storage, refrigerated storage, hazardous cargo, free zone, and humanitarian cargo. The primary goal of the Dominican logistics industry is to provide high-quality, cost-effective services that can accommodate the needs of large multinationals operating in the country. These services include export, re-export, nationalization for the local market, consolidation, and suspension of taxes, among others. Warehousing and logistics are closely intertwined in the

In the Dominican Republic, more than 50% of the companies focused on storing goods and/or products have a capacity exceeding 3,000 m2.

supply chain process, with warehouse operations playing a critical role in determining the quality of orders and transportation. This relationship, known as warehouse logistics, is crucial in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and materials throughout the logistics process. Specializing in specific segments, logistics operators have been investing in the development of advanced warehousing solutions to meet the demands of the industry. One such area that has seen significant growth is the warehousing of perishable goods, which requires specialized facilities and technology to maintain the integrity of the products. The use of cutting-edge technology, such as real-time tracking and monitoring systems, allows for increased visibility, control, efficiency, and effectiveness in the management of warehouse operations.

EDUARDO SANZ LOVATÓN

Director General of the Directorate General of Customs (DGA)

“ In a few years, the

Dominican Republic

will be a world reference in international trade

”

It is an institution that has been, and still is, key in the mission of facilitating trade and creating a safe and reliable business climate in the Dominican Republic, a government entity, therefore, that is playing an essential role for the country to become a world-class logistics hub. We are talking about the General Directorate of Customs (DGA for its acronym in spanish) and its director, Eduardo Sanz Lovatón.

Never has this institution had such intense activity and carried out so many initiatives in favor of trade development. The DGA under your management has promoted historic initiatives. How do you feel about being one of the protagonists of this progress and modernization of the country?

The credit goes to President Luis Abinader. Ever since we started the campaign, the President was always looking for ways to extend the economic axes of the Dominican Republic beyond our undeniable strength in the tourism sector; the traditional economy, and the industrial development that the country had previously experienced. Then came the concept of nearshoring, the importance of our geographical location, our port infrastructure, our airport infrastructure. Since we arrived at the General Directorate of Customs, in line with this vision, we incorporated a series of legislative reforms and transformed a 1953 Law into one of the most modern customs systems in the continent. Right now, our exports are increasing and diversifying; In addition to gold and tobacco, we are exporting a large number of medical instruments, electrical appliances and jewelry items. All this has been part of the President’s vision, and in this path we have always had the undeniable support of the private sector.

We are a logistics hub, and we are working to become a worldclass one. You are also a key person in this sense. We talk about hub, nearshoring... Where are we going?

I imagine a Dominican Republic that within 10 years will be a world reference in international trade, as it happened at the end of the 1990s with "the Asian tigers". Singapore, Indonesia..., were experiencing an incredible technological development and manufacturing production that did not stop growing. I believe that the Dominican Republic, in a few years, can be the key point for international trade, where goods produced in Peru, Brazil, Bolivia will pass through the Dominican logistics hub, ports, manufacturing or assembly plants, to be sold in Europe or the United States. That is the future and that is what we are working for. This will create jobs and boost our economy, developing other business axis for the country's growth. And that is what logistics are, another economic engine.

Being a logistics hub opens the doors to many opportunities in all senses, also to the internationalization of Dominican companies. Do you think that, in general, Dominican businessmen contemplate this possibility?

The work of the State is to create the opportunity and when the opportunity is latent and can be taken advantage of, entrepreneurs will take them. In a meeting I recently held with a trade group, I told them that I talked to one of my sons, who studies in the university, and said: "Try to see the opportunities offered by the logistics areas, because the future of the Dominican Republic will be centered on logistics". The State has already created the opportunities with the new Customs Law, with the legislation of the logistics centers and operators, with the technology in the ports, with the large investments being made by multinationals. The opportunities exist, the Dominican youth must realize they have them because I am convinced that in a few years the Dominican Republic will be a reference in international trade.

The DGA's Strategic Plan 2022-2026, among many other objectives, aims to optimize customs operations, facilitate trade, and increase collections. I believe that all these objectives are being met.

We have increased collections, the 24-hour dispatch service has surpassed 50,000 containers in 24 hours. For the first time we are granting certifications of authorized economic operators to SMEs. There are many objectives that were in the 2026 Strategic Plan, and we have achieved them before 2023. Obviously, there are still things to be done, this is a constant work, a day-to-day work, but I am convinced that with the support of President Luis Abinader, the strength that God gives us to continue making this effort, and with the great General Directorate of Customs’ family and the wonderful team of collaborators that accompanies us, we are going to achieve it.

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According to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the potential benefits of nearshoring opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean could reach up to $78 billion in new exports of goods and services in the short to medium term. Industries such as medical devices, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy are among those with significant potential for growth. Specifically, the IDB estimates that the Dominican Republic could see a gain of $1.581 billion from nearshoring opportunities.

The strategic location and infrastructure of the Dominican Republic make it an ideal location for nearshoring, with many large U.S. companies such as GE Energy, Medtronic, Rockwell Automation, and Baxter Healthcare choosing the country as their industrial hub for the Americas.

DR An ideal nearshoring for destination

This is due to the country's cost advantages, skilled workforce, and strong logistics and transportation network. With its prime geographical location, favorable trade agreements with key partners, and a robust legal framework and tax incentives designed to promote the growth of various strategic industries, the Dominican Republic is emerging as a top destination for companies seeking to relocate their operations closer to consumer markets and reduce costs and risks associated with increased tariffs and logistical delays. Its position as a logistics and industrial hub in the heart of the Caribbean allows for quick and easy access to European and North American markets. The country boasts world-class logistics infrastructure, including the most connected airport in the Caribbean and daily flights to the United States and Europe, as well as the third-best maritime connectivity in the region and the seventh-largest multimodal seaport in Latin America. Additionally, the Dominican Republic is home to the second-largest container traffic in the Caribbean and the eighth-largest in the Latin America and Caribbean region, making it an ideal location for businesses seeking unparalleled logistical connectivity that ensures timely delivery of goods regardless of origin or destination.

LUIS JOSÉ BONILLA

President of the Dominican Republic Free ZonesAssociation

“ The Dominican Free Trade Zones are

a fundamental

pillar for

the

economic development of the country ”

The growth of the Free Trade Zones sector in the Dominican Republic is spectacular: installation of new companies, construction of new industrial parks... There is no doubt that it is a strategic sector for our economy. From the presidency of ADOZONA, how do you see the future of the Dominican free zones?

From ADOZONA, the future of the Free Trade Zones looks promising, especially with the arrival of new investments, expansion of existing ones and the construction of new industrial parks. Likewise, new trends such as the supply chain expansion in this hemisphere for the development of semiconductor manufacturing present great opportunities for our country. In addition, collaboration between academia, technical-vocational training centers and industry help us strengthen the current talent pool, which is critical to the future of Free Trade Zones. By investing in educational and training programs that align with industry needs, we can ensure a workforce capable of effectively leveraging emerging technologies. This synergy between academia and industry, which we are developing intensively through our clusters, not only benefits the Free Trade Zones sector, but also contributes to the development and prosperity nationwide.

Free Trade Zones are strategic for the country in terms of economic contribution, export of our products, and job creation. Are

we talking about a sector that can almost be said to have no ceiling?

Taking into account that free zones are a flexible and export-oriented business model, together with the established incentives and optimal infrastructure for their development, and taking as evidence the success of subsectors such as medical devices, electrical and electronic devices, tobacco manufacturing, textile apparel, footwear, call centers and BPOs, logistics centers, among others, we can consider that the sector in the Dominican Republic is in its optimal growth stage. If there is global demand and favorable conditions for foreign direct investment are maintained, the Dominican free zones will continue to be a fundamental pillar for the economic development of the country. It is important to highlight the government's fundamental role in building this appropriate scenario. Through favorable policies and regulations, our competitive legal framework, training programs and infrastructure development are in place, we enable an environment where Free Trade Zones can thrive and expand their operations.

The government's commitment to promoting foreign trade and attracting foreign direct investment is also crucial to ensure the sustained growth of the sector. Effective collaboration between the private sector and the government has been the fundamental pillar of the success of the Free Trade Zones in our country and the key that will allow us to maximize the potential of our sector in the current international context.

We are a logistics hub that is making progress in becoming a world-class reference. For Free Trade Zones, logistics is also fundamental. How does this sector view the progress that our logistics industry has experienced?

Without a comprehensive logistics ecosystem such as the one we have today, the success of the development of free trade zones would have been limited. Most companies have outsourced warehousing, packaging, relabeling, planning and sourcing, forwarding and capital release services. All these services are essential to the seamless flow of FTZ trade and complement each other as a global manufacturing and service hub. An example of this is medical devices, which previously had to be exported to Europe or the United States to undergo sterilization, packaging and packing processes.

Thanks to the collective efforts made through public-private alliances, we have a network of services that allows us to assemble, manufacture and export products entirely in the Dominican Republic. It is necessary to highlight that the infrastructure of ports and airports that has been developing and strengthening in our country during the past years, representing an ideal platform for the logistic development and its support to the manufacturing and foreign trade processes that take place in our Free Trade Zones.

OMAR CASTELLANOS

“ BASC has more than two decades promoting security in world trade ”

The Business Alliance for Secure Commerce- BASC, was born as an Anti-Smuggling Alliance in 1996 with the U.S. Customs Border Service, with the intention of mitigating the risk of cargo contamination to that country. This event and the fateful attack of 9/11 laid the foundations for the birth of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) and later the World BASC Organization, already present in more than 10 countries in Latin America.

"Since that time BASC positioned itself as the leading private sector organization, with the purpose of promoting compliance with international standards and good security practices for border protection and the global supply chain," says Omar Castellanos, executive director of BASC Dominicana. "BASC's standards and audit process were harmonized in 2008 with CTPAT's security criteria and validations. This was done to ensure that companies and business partners abroad could know that BASC certification was based on the same CTPAT security criteria, generating the first inter-institutional agreement for these purposes. At the end of 2020, CTPAT - CBP and WBO launch the Action Plan containing the objectives or areas of common cooperation, global security committees, mutual recognition and information exchange to streamline trade and strengthen controls," adds Omar Castellanos.

The supply chain in recent years, as a result of the pandemic

and all the collateral effects it has had, has generated opportunities in the resupply of goods and the provision of services between closer countries (nearshoring), transforming markets, companies and their businesses, which has generated new trends, connectivity and alliances in favor of the entire region. In this sense, the executive director of the institution comments: "BASC wishes to emphasize the importance of the culture of security and trust generation based on risk management for sustainable growth in this context and to take advantage of these opportunities. Now more than ever we are seeing a trend of the state and the private sector focusing their efforts on issues related to the development of measures to strengthen road infrastructure, legislation and allocating resources to improve logistics and supply chain supply aspects, with the objective of turning the country into a regional logistics hub, taking advantage of its geographical location, the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), among other projects and multilateral agreements, which make up an ideal internal and external context for the development of these initiatives and achieve this common goal as a country and region".

BASC has more than two decades promoting compliance with international security standards for the generation of trust and risk management in world trade, creating synergies between state institutions, globally recognized organizations and demonstrating voluntary compliance of the private sector before the corresponding actors and stakeholders. All this in order to streamline the exchange, build trust between the parties, and eliminate barriers and impacts to the materialization of the risks of illicit trade, critical events and disruptive processes. That is why Omar Castellanos, executive director of BASC Dominicana says: "We call on the entire community and related sectors to include within their focus the security aspect within the purpose and objective of being a SAFE regional logistics hub, in order to ensure the strengthening of operational controls and measures to mitigate the risks identified within the initiatives and projects focused on achieving this country's objective".

VLADIMIR PIMENTEL

Director of the Market Intelligence Department of ProDominicana

“

The elements of logistics are a fundamental component to continue boosting Dominican exports ”

ProDominicana as an institution works in twoareas of action, one that has to do with the promotion of exports and the other, the one related to investment. In both lines of work, for the director of the Market Intelligence Department, Vladimir Pimentel, logistics is fundamental. "The elements of logistics, transportation, cargo, among others are a fundamental component to continue boosting Dominican exports. Logistics is a platform that has been strengthening and has allowed us to improve exports in terms of efficiency and time. In this sense, there are indicators that point to the fact that we will continue to grow, in fact, we are going to close the year with close to 14 billion dollars, and obviously logistics issues are crucial for our exports to continue to develop," says Pimentel. In terms of investment, as an agency for attracting Foreign Direct Investment, ProDominicana also works with investment companies in the logistics sector. "First, promoting action plans to see which companies we have to attract to the country, which are necessary and will complement the logistics offer. In this aspect, in addition, we have to do a coordination and articulation work so that they enter the market. We also focus on companies that are already established, companies in ports, transportation and logistics services in general, to support them so that they can expand

their activities", says Vladimir Pimentel, and adds: "For next year in ProDominicana we will start working formally with logistics issues". Since relatively recently we have all realized that logistics is essential, if there is no logistics nothing works, we commented to the director of the Market Intelligence Department, and he responds: "In fact, there are projects of companies and business plans that is the logistics issue that makes the business does not work. Logistics is a vital issue and that is precisely why we want to coordinate with the Logistics Cluster the actions we can carry out jointly. We want the exporter to understand that exporting is not only producing and knowing what to sell and where to sell it, but that there is also a whole strategic logistics definition, because we must also know the best way to structure my business or export portfolio. We have to move in that direction, we have to create a whole logistics culture and the Cluster has this idea very well defined in its strategy". We have many opportunities for the country to be an important logistics hub in the region, but nearshoring also opens a window of possibilities, we tell Vladimir Pimentel, and he responds: "Now we have an advantage in having a president who is an entrepreneur. When you talk to him there is clarity in the messages, there is no theory, but practice and he seeks to materialize things as quickly as possible, and this is vital for the country at this time. There are multiple initiatives and projects of great importance in the country and this is due to the fact that there are great interests and a lot of consideration that the moment of opportunities that we are living is real and this generates dynamism. There is also an extremely important component, and that is to achieve the investment of technological capabilities, on the one hand, the appropriate technologies to respond to the challenges and the issue of human resources. I believe that we must have an integral vision of the actions and initiatives for the internationalization of the Dominican economy. We have the Development Plan, we have the logistics issue, we have export strategiesfor modern services, the plan to relaunch the free trade zones, a nearshoring plan..., there are multiple initiatives that must be coordinated in an integral way. Another issue we are working on, and it is fundamental for logistics, is the issue of market intelligence, in this case logistics intelligence. We want to deal with logistics in terms of intelligence, of strategy, and this is something we are already doing at ProDominicana," concludes Pimentel.

Portsandairports

The Dominican Republic has the capacity to place door to door palletized air cargo in the main global markets in less than 24 hours

cargotransport Leading air for the country´s development

As the world has become increasingly interconnected, fast shipping of goods is now more crucial than ever for the global economy and facilitating global trade. While only 2-3% of total cargo volume travels by air each year, that small amount represents roughly 35% of total cargo value.

For countries present on islands -such as the case of the Dominican Republic- air cargo transport has an extraordinary importance by allowing to connect with the rest of the world thanks to the robust network of airports, routes and dedicated airlines capable of transporting cargo to the main markets worldwide. The Dominican Republic heads the list of countries with good conditions to be a regional logistics hub due to its strategic location in the Caribbean, being able to reach more than 350 million consumers within 3.5 hours of flight. The International Airport of Las Américas, José Fco. Peña Gómez (SDQ), given its high connectivity, flight frequencies and available spaces, is the airport that best complements the vision of the Dominican Republic of becoming the Regional HUB of air cargo. The stra-

In 2021, the airports operated by AERODOM and VINCI Airports continued to lead air cargo activity in the country, moving 175.1 million pounds of air cargo, a figure that exceeds the total number of pounds moved in the same period of 2020 by 15% and 11% compared to 2019, setting a new record. The International Airport of Las Américas, José Francisco Peña Gómez (SDQ) is the most used and important airport for cargo transportation in the country, with the main cargo airlines such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, LATAM Cargo; as well as more than 20 commercial flights that transport cargo in the bellies of their aircraft.

This terminal has the express shipping service of the General Directorate of Customs, available exclusively in SDQ, which offers companies the ability to reduce their inventory costs and quickly access the world market, this being a relevant competitive advantage compared to other countries in the area since this facility only exists in highly developed exporting countries such as Korea, Japan, Germany, the United States, China and others. Likewise, SDQ cargo terminal

tegic location of SDQ, close to the main logistics nodes, 24 free zone parks and more than 160 exporting companies, allows local producers to connect with global supply chains quickly and safely. AERODOM, part of the world's leading private airport group VINCI Airports, is the company that operates SDQ and five other state airports in the country.

counts with the presence of Animal and Plant Health, further shortening processing times. The cargo facilities at SDQ occupy an area of more than 125,000m2, with fifteen (15) cargo

buildings with more than 20,000M2 of storage, offices and support space. It currently has a platform space with thirteen (13) dedicated positions for cargo activities (for aircraft parking). It also has a 3,355 meter runway, capable of receiving all types of aircraft. SDQ places no restrictions on slot or terminal requests, so additional operations can be quickly accommodated. The high air connectivity for cargo transportation is one of the main strengths of the SDQ airport, which every day becomes an attraction for companies that want to carry out nears-

horing. It currently offers more than 1,100 monthly commercial flights capable of carrying cargo, as well as 220 dedicated cargo flights. SDQ also has a network of strategic partners specialized in cargo transportation, with infrastructure and human talent with extensive experience in cargo transportation, who are available to facilitate and support all processes. An average of 14 million pounds per month is transported through AERODOM airports. Of these, about 48% corresponds to imports and 52% to exports, with a favorable balance for the country. 75% of this cargo is transported on cargo flights, and the remaining 25% on commercial passenger planes. Europe, the United States and Canada receive 40%, 35%

and 25% respectively of Dominican vegetables and fruits, generating foreign exchange for more than US$100 million a year. Likewise, the courier industry uses air freight transport daily, importing thousands of pounds of diverse items for thousands of users who benefit from Internet purchases. This active and dynamic market has allowed a considerable increase in the number of flights, frequencies and destinations, motivating a reduction in air transport freight costs for the benefit of agricultural producers and various companies and industries that use these services to transport their products and materials. In particular, the free zone industry has benefited from having more planes and flight frequencies that allow them to quickly bring their goods or

export them urgently as needed, making the sector more competitive and placing the Dominican Republic in the list of 40 countries of the world that can place palletized air cargo the next day and door to door in the main markets. AERODOM's robust air cargo capacity has further strengthened the country's service catalog, allowing it to attract new companies and investments that can take advantage of the strategic geographic location of the Dominican Republic and SDQ, helping to turn the Dominican Republic into the Hub of the Caribbean.

President of the Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics Operators (ADACAM)

ILSA MICHELEN “ The logistics sector is an essential part of the Dominican economy ”

Ilsa MIchelen is the first woman to lead a largegroup of companies representing all segments of the logistics activity in the Dominican Republic. Shipping agents, customs agents, logistics operators..., large and small companies that are part of the development of the national economy and are key players in the moment of opportunities that the country is experiencing. Although the current situation is very complicated globally, crises also generate opportunities and in the case of the Dominican Republic, this is undoubtedly a time of great opportunities.

The country is moving towards becoming an important logistics hub and a key platform for nearshoring, but everything indicates that we are also moving in the direction of becoming an important cargo hub. How do you see all these opportunities from ADACAM?

The Dominican Republic is in an advantageous and privileged position in many aspects. For example, in the logistic aspect, the government is betting together with the private sector in joining efforts so that our country develops as a regional logistic center, and all the situations that are taking place in the Far East benefit us and are promoting that we become a nearshoring platform with the United States, for example, which is also our main commercial ally and always has been. We have, therefore, an advantageous position that is benefiting many sectors, including foreign investment and our export sector.

ADACAM is the association that brings together the Freight Forwarders and Logistics Operators of the Dominican Republic, who are those who provide their services to international air and sea freight, logistics and warehousing, so it is a vital group for all our opportunities to become a reality.

That is the way it is. In this sense it is convenient to say that there is no doubt that there are multiple factors that are aligning in our favor and even, it could be said, that this is the only period in Dominican history in which the public sector is concerned about logistics. Let's say that the government has taken into consideration or has made the necessary analysis to understand that the logistics sector is the lungs of the economy, because through us, whether we are consolidators, shipping lines, customs agents..., we receive everything that enters the country, all the goods and, in turn, we handle everything that is exported. Therefore, we play a very important role because we carry out the logistics of the goods that flow into the Dominican Republic or that are also in transit to our country with final destination to others, and we are the ones who manage all that coordination. So, in one way or another, the logistics sector is an essential part of the Dominican economy.

ADACAM has just celebrated its 35th anniversary at a key moment for the future of the country. How do you envision the Dominican Republic in 2023?

I always like to be positive. I believe that the new year brings new opportunities and challenges that will undoubtedly allow us to continue to grow and achieve many projects because we have to take advantage of the upturn that the logistics sector is having in our country. There are many opportunities and there is also a long way to go. As foreign companies are setting up operations, others are watching, and every day more and more companies want to take advantage of the benefits offered by the country. Factors such as the geographical location, the facilities that foreign companies have to settle in the Dominican Republic, without forgetting a very important aspect: the labor force, a factor that if we did not have it we would not be talking about opportunities. When foreign companies see this conglomerate of factors, they say to themselves, then it is worth investing in the Dominican Republic. Also, we have to have a macro vision, and not limit ourselves to what we already have, but we must have a vision that allows us to see how we can expand the portfolio of our offerings and services, and this is undoubtedly the time.

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is one of the first and largest, privately owned and operated international airports in the world. Built in 1983 by Grupo Puntacana, the holding company of Puntacana Resort & Club, the Airport makes Punta Cana one of the most accessible destinations in the Caribbean.

Punta Cana Airport International

Conveniently located within the Puntacana Resort & Club property, the airport offers direct flights from over 36 countries and 98 cities around the world; this advantage enables Puntacana Resort & Club guests to arrive to their hotels or golf courses within minutes. You can fly directly to and from Puntacana Resort & Club on flights from major cities around the world, including: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Frankfurt, San Juan, London, Miami, New York, Newark, Montreal, Madrid, Lisbon, Moscow, Philadelphia, Toronto, Montreal, Bogotá, Medellín, Caracas, Paris, and many others. With over 8 million international passengers each year, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the busiest airport in the Dominican Republic and the second busiest airport in the Caribbean. Add the convenience of our private and executive aircraft guests using the airport’s National, VIP and FBO terminals, and cargo hub and it’s easy to see why PUJ is the fastest growing airport in the Caribbean and the place to go.

FBO Terminal.- Located on the west side of the International Terminal, the FBO serves executive general aviation from international and national destinations. Staffed by airport operations personnel, the FBO provides all standard general aviation and executive jet services.

Commercial Terminals.- With over 8 million international passengers each year, Punta Cana International Airport is the largest airport in the Caribbean. The three terminals have a ramp capacity of 21 positions with a size of approximately 79,000 M².

Private Aviation.- Located on the east side of the International Terminal, the VIP Terminal is a private terminal and aircraft parking apron. Prior permission from airport management is required to use the private VIP terminal.

B2 terminal extension.- We are currently developing the expansion of terminal B, with the aim of having a greater annual passenger capacity. Terminal B2 will be operational at the beginning of 2023 with an extension of 25,000m2 that will give us the possibility of handling more than 2,500 passenger per hour. The new extension will have 7 gates, 7 jet bridges, a VIP lounge with a pool overlooking the runway, a large food court, shops and service offices. The terminal is designed to be a benchmark of modernity and technology where we will have cutting-edge resources that will offer a memorable experience to our passengers. Security and passenger services will be a reference in the Caribbean as we will install Security e-Gates in addition to 8 ad-

ditional Body Scanners, 8 tomographic machines, 4 automated tray return systems that will significantly reduce the security process time when addressing. The investment for this expansion amounts to US$ 80 millon dollars.

Cargo Hub.- Punta Cana International Airport is uniquely positioned to offer cargo services to multiple geographic regions. It is the perfect distribution center with great connectivity for in transit cargo coming from South America to all of Europe, the United States and Canada. With the high frequency of passenger flights in and out of Punta Cana, the large cargo belly capacity represents an amazing revenue opportunity for airlines and cargo agents alike. The opportunity for dedicated freighters at Punta Cana Airport, of varying aircraft fleet types is immeasurable.

Punta Cana Free Trade Zone Free Trade Zone Punta Cana

Punta Cana Free Trade Zone (PCFTZ) is the first Air, Sea and Land Logistics Center and Free Zone Park in America, which will house cargo logistics operations, a fuel center, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and administrative offices.

With an extension of 546,617.45 square meters (m2) of land, the project will contribute to the sustained economic growth of the area, creating thousands of jobs and positioning Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic as leaders in international trade and foreign investment. In alliance with DP World Caucedo, the Punta Cana Free Trade Zone will handle import, export, transshipment and parcel cargo on a 265,518 m2 plot of land and 75,000 m2 of construction. Creating more than 8,000 jobs, this center will consolidate the process of cargo operations on passenger aircrafts.

Free Zone

The Free Zone will have a land extension of 185,312 m2 and an approximate construction of 93,820 m2. Through this, more than 9,700 direct and indirect jobs will be generated, facilitating the creation of different businesses, such as manufacturing and service industries.

MRO

Strategically located in the center of the park, the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul area will have 71,892 m2 of land and 27,000 m2 of construction, with space to house 8 positions to perform different maintenance processes for cargo, commercial and private aircrafts. With the creation of this area, 1,600 jobs related to MRO operations will be generated.

Fuel Center

The Fuel Center is designed to supply large draft aircrafts and will have an extension of 22,845 square meters of land and 4,500 m2 of construction. This space will have a fuel supply system with a future capacity of 2 million gallons.

Punta Cana Free Trade Zone Services

Space Rental. - We offer skillful management of physical space, tenant relations ensuring your reputation in the marketplace. Legal advice.- We help clients tackle legal services, driving efficiency through process improvements so their businesses are ready for a digital future. Electricity.- We provide electrical repair, installation

and inspection of electrical connections, panels, lighting and other electrical components. Catering / Dining.- We work hard to exceed your expectations with affordable prices, excellent food and fast service, plus we have a variety of menus. Human Management Administration.- We help organizations by working with them to maximize the value of their current employees and maximize the performance, engagement and fulfillment of their workforce. Connectivity.- PCFTZ offers a variety of voice and data services ideal for business, offering the most advanced broadband solutions to meet your needs. Drinking Water.- We provide drinking water service. The water we provide has been purified and tested. Security.- Supported by technology combined with a video surveillance system, PCFTZ provides professional security services using adequate resources and materials to protect the perimeter. Complementary services.- Real Estate Management, Maintenance services, Firemen, Schools, Medical Dispensary, Solid Waste Collection, Pest Control.

The Dominican Republic seeks to position itself on the map as the perfect destination for importing, exporting, warehousing, transporting, sorting, and consolidating goods for distribution to any part of the world, and thus become the logistics hub of the region.

DP WORLD,

ecosystem of

intelligent logistics solutions an

To contribute to this country goal, DP World, a leading provider of logistics solutions, has invested over USD$700 million in the creation of a logistics ecosystem that allows supply chain stakeholders to run their operations more efficiently and to know exactly the location, route, and timing of the procedures their cargo will undergo, thanks to the high degree of traceability and reliability offered by the company. This "all-in-one" ecosystem is made up of business units that operate cohesively: DP World Economic Zones (manufacturing and logistics park); DP World Logistics (the first logistics center located within a port terminal complex in the Caribbean); DP World Ports and Terminal; DP World Marine Services, and DP World Academy (specialized training center).

DP World Ports & Terminals (Port Terminal): features a main dock of 1,000 linear meters, an operating capacity of 2.5 million TEUs per year and modern equipment, including 32 RTGS cranes, 6 Panamax and 4 Super Post Panamax cranes. Its geographic location places it in a strategic connection point not only for the Caribbean, but for the entire region. It is currently ranked 13th in the port ranking of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as number 1 in the Dominican Republic. DP World Economic Zones (Manufacturing & Logistics Hub): an economic zone perfectly connected to the port of Caucedo, enabled to offer services with greater efficiency and global connectivity, and with a high degree of traceability and reliability optimizing the profitability of its customers. Its vision of expansion is reflected in the three million square meters of land destined for logistics and manufacturing companies to set up their operations, through various options: leasing space, and the construction of customized warehousing facilities.

Some of the benefits offered by the free trade zone area are complete traceability of each container prior to arrival at the port terminal, same-day delivery of products, adjustments to customer requirements, meeting the quality demands of their products and operational efficiency. In addition, they feature a primary customs zone, equipped with a special legal framework for logistics park and free zone operations, which allows companies to hold their

goods in the logistics park for one (1) year, which can be renewable for another six (6) months, without paying duties, taxes, or fees. Likewise, they are exempted from 100% of almost all national and local taxes for manufacturing free zones. DP World Logistics (the first Logistics Hub located within a port terminal in the Caribbean): with world-class warehouse operations of 20,000 square meters in two warehouses and, to continue with its vision of expansion, will add a third warehouse in the coming months to increase its capacity to 30,000 square meters. Its goal is for manufacturing companies to have the option of accessing DP World's customized, value-added services, which are geared to offer customers effective results, speedy delivery as a differentiating element, extensive cost reductions and the opportunity to simplify their logistics. Through DP World Logistics, companies can procure their cargo directly at the terminal, access warehousing space and deliver it to the destination in a significantly shorter time, have access to fast and flexible shipping solutions, as well as integrated door-to-door services. In addition, this unit offers value-added services within the warehouses related to manufacturing capabilities such as packing, repackaging, labeling, relabeling, equipment rentals such as chassis and empty containers.

DP World Academy: through its specialized training center, the logistics solutions company seeks to increase the technical expertise of professionals to meet the needs demanded by logistics centers and the sector and, to this end, has incorporated DP World Academy, an institute that offers higher education and technical training programs in the areas of logistics, ports, maritime and manufacturing, into its ecosystem. Through this training center, DP World aims to contribute strategically and sustainably to the development of its personnel, the different stakeholders in the supply chain and the communities in which it operates. The economic, political, and social stability of the country, alongside the "all-in-one" ecosystem, infrastructure, innovation, technology, development of people's technical skills and investment made by DP World, make the country an ideal place for manufacturing companies to set up operations in the Dominican Republic.

Port Santo Domingo

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It’s been operated under concession by SANSOUCI since 2005. The port is the leader of processing vehicles into the Dominican Republic and is the main link for commercial exchange between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

the main of the Dominican Republic

multipurpose port

Port Santo Domingo enjoys a strategic advantage regarding its geographic location, since it is in the center of the City of Santo Domingo, on the Rio Ozama estuary, adjacent to the Colonial City. It has two terminals on each side of the river, which provides and/or facilitates easy access to the main roads and highways of the country. The port offers connections with different islands in the Caribbean and with the state of Florida in the United States. It has the infrastructure to handle different types of cargoes: Containers, General Non-Container Cargo, Vehicles and Passengers. Is the only port in the country that handles its cargo in a Roll On/Roll Off form. The terminals that operate inside the port are:

Sansouci Terminal

- It has a Berth Line of 250 meters.

- Depth is 11 meters.

- It has a warehouse space of 20,000 square meters.

- Passenger Terminal has a capacity to handle up to 5,000 passengers per call.

- This terminal has the capacity to handle: Cruise Vessels, Breakbulk Vessels, Pure Car Carriers and Container Vessels (Roll On/Roll Off vessels).

Don Diego Terminal

- It has a Berth Line of 400 meters.

- Depth is 10 meters.

- Passenger Terminal has a capacity to handle up to 3,000 passengers per call.

- This terminal has the capacity to handle: Ferries, Pure Car Carriers and Cruise Vessels.

Santo Domingo Terminal

- It has a Berth Line of 291 meters.

- Depth is 8.5 meters.

- It has a warehouse space of 15,000 square meters.

- Terminal has the capacity to handle: Container Vessels (Roll On/Roll Off vessels), Ferries (if necessary).

Punta Torrecilla Terminal

- It has a Berth Line of 124 meters.

- Depth is 10 meters.

- It has a warehouse capacity to storage up to 200,000 barrels of fuel and/or its derivatives.

It also offers a Vehicular Warehouse, with the capacity to storage all type of land vehicles and has a Logistics Center dedicated to vehicles and breakbulk cargo. This warehouse is managed by the ports Logistics Operator, Fast Auto Logistics (FAL). Besides offering the space to storage import vehicles, the port provides other added value services like provide fuel to vehicles, add tags to the vehicle keys, PDI services, etc. In the last few years, the port has made investments to improve in infrastructure and security, providing a better overall service to their customer’s needs.

“ For the Dominican Republic to be recognized as a world-class logistics hub, we must turn efficiency into a national obsession ”

“For the Dominican Republic to be recognized as a world-class logistics hub, we must make efficiency a national obsession, which is why in the past 22 years we have made the necessary investments, applied the best international practices, and have used technology as a strategic ally to increase the experience, efficiency and safety of our people, our clients, and the development of our country at a general level… And the best is yet to come”, indicated Erik Alma, CEO of HIT Puerto Río Haina.

22 years have passed since HIT Rio Haina Port began its function as the Operating Company of the most important multipurpose port in the Dominican Republic. From the beginning, HIT has maintained a clear focus on promoting an easier, more efficient, and safer global trade by managing the containers and break-bulk cargo (metals, lumber, chemicals, liquids, gases, and fuels) that transit our port terminal daily and are the investments and livelihood of thousands of Dominicans who trust in the development of our country. That is why today the Río Haina Port exhibits developments and modernity in line with the international standards and its strategic geographical location makes it an ally of the Dominican productive and export sector. To date, HIT has invested more than 200 million dollars in key areas such as physical infrastructure, protection, security, environmental, and state-of-the-art technology, which has made it possible to maximize the work of Dominican ex-

porters and importers. Among these investments, the acquisition of multiple gantry cranes to operate container ships, five of them of the Panamax type, stand out. In addition, the depth of the berths and the port entrance channel have been expanded, enabling the port to receive larger vessels in accordance with the growth in the size of the ones that transit our region. Likewise, the terminal has the first cold chamber for the inspection of perishable goods in a port in the country, which prevents a break in the cold chain and maintains the safety of the products that are inspected there. The port also has the first and only electric vehicle charging station in a Dominican port to meet the needs of a growing global trend of eco-friendly ground transportation.

Additionally, HIT has acquired and donated to the Dominican Customs a RapiScan Eagle P60-S brand X-ray scanner manufactured under North American standards, for the non-intrusive inspection of containers, thereby promoting greater agility and efficiencies in mandatory processes on the part of the authorities of the country. HIT Puerto Río Haina has established a Quality and Security Management System certified under the highest international standards, including ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security), BASC (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce), CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), ISO14001, ISO-45001, 3Rs Certification (Refinement, Reduction, Replacement) and AEO (Authorized Economic Operator). All this has made HIT the ally par excellence of the productive and export sector of the Dominican Republic. This is the case of the Dominican free zones, where more than 60% of the total containers exported by this sector are shipped through Rio Haina Port. Likewise, more than 70% of agricultural and industrial exports to the United States and the Caribbean region transit through this port terminal. In 2022, HIT Rio Haina Port is expected to receive more than 1,500 vessels that will move more than 500,000 TEUs and more than 7 million metric tons of break-bulk cargo, equivalent to 83% of all general loose cargo that is imported and exported in the Dominican Republic.

HIT Puerto Río Haina in figures

• 46% of the containers exported by the Dominican free zones move through HIT Rio Haina Port.

• More than 60% of exports from Dominican free zones to the United States of America move through HIT Rio Haina Port.

• HIT Puerto Río Haina has 16 maritime options that connect the Dominican Republic with the United States of America on a weekly basis. This is the Dominican port with the greatest maritime connectivity to and from North America.

• 70% of agricultural and food products that are traded with the United States is moved through HIT Rio Haina Port.

• 63% of Dominican exports to the United States of America is moved through HIT Rio Haina Port.

• 70% of Dominican exports to the Caribbean is moved through HIT Rio Haina Port.

• 53% of the grains imported into the country is moved through HIT Rio Haina Port.

• 25% of the vehicles imported into the country is moved through HIT Rio Haina Port.

• 82% of the liquids imported and exported in the country is moved through HIT Rio Haina Port.

• More than 50% of the fuel imported into the country transits through HIT Rio Haina Port.

Logisticsoperators

With over 40 years of experience, achievements and commitment to our customers

globallogistics company

CBX Global has evolved to become a multinational company. We offer a total transportation and logistics service with company owned offices across the USA, Central America, The Caribbean and Asia, and over 197 partners around the world. Our range of solutions include Air & Ocean Freight, Trucking, Consolidation, Warehousing, Distribution, Relocation and Supply Chain Solutions. We also offer a daily all cargo flight between AILA, Dominican Republic, & Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, with interline agreements and next day service to the USA. CBX Global delivers solutions in multiple trades, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail and apparel, renewal energy and special projects, among others. Thanks to

our over 540 team members, we are recognized for our creative solutions, reliable customer service and valued partnerships. We pledge to invest our time and resources to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers.

Since early 1980's, CBX Global is looking for ways to serve the Dominican Republic! Always complying with our mission: to deliver innovative logistics solutions for our customers’ unique needs using global reach and local care.

any of our Dominican Republic locations: Washington Ave. #105 - Distrito Nacional - Santo Domingo Tel. 809-687-0852 Sanchez Vieja, Km.22 Tel. 809-957-1298

OUR SERVICES:

Labeling

PO Management

Kitting

Assembly / Packaging re-packaging

Indoor / Outdoor Storage

Inventory management

Transportation: Land, Air and Sea

Management of Medical Products

Heavy Lift: Heavy Load Handling

Customs Management

Integrated Logistics

Contract Logistics

Caribetrans was founded in 1973 as an international logistics company in the Dominican Republic. Since then we have experienced constant growth, currently having a team of more than 350 collaborators trained to assist in all aspects related to international cargo transportation, storage operations, ground assistance for aircrafts, customs services, projects and oversized cargo, as well as distribution and integrated logistics operations. We believe in our work, we offer solutions to support and reach your operations. This has allowed us to remain, for more than 45 years, among the most solid companies in the Dominican market, dedicated to the international

Logisticssolutions

Mission: To provide logistics solutions that guarantee customer satisfaction.

Vision: To be part of our clients' success.

Values: Respect, Innovation and Reliability.

Dominican International Forwarding, S.R.L. (DIF), one of the leading companies in the Freight Forwarding sector in Dominican Republic. Founded in 1976 and under the direction of Manuel Rodríguez since 1993, today we are a family of 120 professionals with ISO 9000-2015, BASC and OEA certifications, which give us the guarantee that our clients demand when looking for a business partner that will provide security and confidence throughout the supply chain.

Our Services and Strengths

We offer Air and sea’s imports and exports, Inland transportation, Storage, Cargo projects, Customs’ clearance and InHouse staff, supported by our structured and experienced team, our international agents network and physical presence in Haina and Caucedo’s ports + AILA.

Committed to our clients, always looking which areas we can improve, incorporating technological innovations that guarantee the efficiency and productivity of our people for the benefit of our customers and in accordance with market demands. We main-

tain a culture of total safety and health in a work environment with zero accidents, focus on the development of control measures that ensure constant improvement integrated into the operation, customers and the community; With procedures where in addition to reporting any incident, we take care of correcting and monitoring potential risks or threats preventively. Maintaining integrity in the processes of logistics services provided, with our facilities, employees, teams and visitors, through structured security procedures that guarantee the prevention, mitigation and control of risks of illicit activities and criminal behavior, as well as the identification of potential risks for the improvement of processes. Our BASC, AEO and ISO-9001-2015 certifications give us the endorsement that our customers require when looking for a business partner that provides security throughout the logistics chain. Our goal is to continue growing hand in hand with our current and potential customers, being fundamental support to make their operations fluid and easier.

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newlogistics

It is the only logistics community system in the Dominican Republic where it offers a unified experience with the different operators, guaranteeing an increase in the efficiency of your logistics operations and significantly decreasing costs. Simplifies logistics processes. Replaces manual processes with digital ones. Optimizes goods handling time. Transparency and visibility of the stages through which the container goes through. Improves communication between ports and other players in the supply chain. Improves the competitive position of the logistics community. DR Trade is

DR Trade is a Logistics Community System that facilitates the intelligent and secure exchange of information between the players in the supply chain, providing real-time visibility of all your cargo and critical data to better manage your resources through a single presentation of data.

focused on providing a renewed and modern logistics, so it is aimed at the different supply chain players such as: Importers/ Exporters, Agencies/ Shipping lines, Port Operators, Freight Forwarders/ Customs Brokers, Transportation companies, among others... DR Trade offers more than 25 services where we can highlight: Quotation and Payment, Truck Visit, Container Verification, Container Inquiry, Line Release, Export Booking, Export Status, among others.

Strategic alliance

HIT Puerto Río Haina and DP World Ports and Terminals Caucedo have technological platforms that allow their customers to make payments and request services. DR Trade has united the services offered by the port platforms, bringing with it the increase of logistics functionalities, which is why both terminals have established an alliance with DR Trade to streamline and unify the experiences that can eradicate the use of various digital windows, providing a single presentation of data, a neutral environment for the secure exchange of information with all supply chain stakeholders. The DR Tradeplatform is based on the Cargoes community product, which was developed with the latest best practices in administration, development, transformation and safeguarding of the information in its database and complies with world-class protocols for data protection, having the OAuth 2.0 standard for limited user access from the Internet. We must highlight that global corporations such as Bloomberg, PayPal, Amazon, NetFlix, WooCommerce, Google, MicroSoft, Linkedln are certified with this standard to ensure access and data protection in their respective platforms.

DR Trade - Dominican Republic

DR Trade allows the Dominican Republic's logistics sector to reach a level of transparency and traceability, through the standardization of procedures and the non-duplication of documents and efforts. This helps interactions between port terminals, shipping agencies, carriers, distributors, importers and exporters to be expedited.

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afamily business

E.T. Heinsen SAS is a family business group present in the market since 1924

It started with services as a representative of world-renowned lines such as Hapag Lloyd, Condor, and Lufthansa, concentrating on the coordination of maritime and air transport as a complement to the service of these lines, with a focus on agent service. Over time E.T. Heinsen has innovated and ventured into air and sea freight forwarding, distribution, and warehousing, providing a more complete service in the field of integrated logistics. E.T. Heinsen SAS in land transportation has a large fleet of refrigerated and dry trucks, which operate controlled by GPS throughout the country to provide transportation and distribution services. As for the Warehousing business, they diversified by creating a logistics terminal in Rio Haina, where they have 36,000 square meters of space, which they used for the development of specialized warehouses for the handling of the deconsolidation of containers, warehouse logistics operator, and general warehouse and distribution, within this terminal they have structures capable of developing up to 13 thousand pallets positions in a single location with different regimes.

E.T. Heinsen SAS focuses on innovation by improving the transparency of the logistics process for its customers. In the future, all these improvements will not only make its business more profitable but will continue to serve the economic interests of the country, as it has done during its history of almost 100 years. The Dominican Republic has the goal of becoming the logistics hub of the Caribbean, due to its geographical position, which is undoubtedly one of the assets of its economy and means that the logistics sector still has plenty of room to grow.

Frederic

experience logistics Morethan100yearsof sector inthe

We are a Regional Logistics Operator established in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Curaçao, Guyana and Mexico. Our company was founded in 1922 by the Swiss citizen Frederic Schad, as one of the first shipping agencies and stevedoring companies in the Dominican Republic. With 100 years of experience in the logistics sector, we specialize in complex operations and solutions that increase the availability of our clients' products.

Our services

From the logistics division, we provide international air and sea transport, import and export services, port operations, project and oversized cargo, customs clearance, land transport from ports and airports, storage, added value, local distribution nationwide in the Dominican Republic and logistics consulting. We also have a cruise division from which we offer agency, crew, and passenger assistance, supplies, excursions, and cate-

ring to cruise ships and pleasure yachts. Representing cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, among others.

Our third division is inspections and investigations, being Lloyd's Agent for the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Netherlands Antilles; correspondents for global P&I insurers, claims, and inspection agents for major international insurance organizations and adjusters.

Capabilities

In addition to our own offices in the Caribbean, we have presence in +150 countries through our alliance with Global 3PLs. In the Dominican Republic, we have 11 locations comprising +60,000 m2, located strategically at Santo Domingo, Santiago, and the tourist zone of Punta Cana. These locations are close to ports, airports and within free zones. We also offer nationwide distribution, covering all regions of the country with +2,500 points delivered daily. Our team of +1,200 highly qualified and trained collaborators ensures the satisfaction of our clients by complying with their requirements, legal and regulatory policies, continuous improvement, and integrity of our processes. Our company has an Improvement and Compliance Management department, duly documented, and implemented at all levels of the organizational structure that covers quality processes, continuous improvement, safety, occupational health, risk management, and legal requirements. We are BASC, ISO 9001 and OEA certified.

Industries we serve

We provide world-class services to multinational and local companies of various industries: food and beverage, telecommunications, personal care, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, technology, and medical devices.

Internationalization

Our focus is to continue opening new markets to further develop trade in the region. We seek to continue improving our operations, thereby helping the country continue to develop itself as a large regional HUB for finished products. We are also focused on serving the manufacturing sector within Free Zones and in local industries.

Harry Heinsen & Co. is a company that stands out for offering top quality comprehensive logistics services, whose aspiration to open the doors of international trade for the Dominican Republic.

Over30yearsproviding

excellence in logistics services

Currently, due to the quantity, importance and development of business relationships, being able to have this type of specialized services has become a real need for companies, which, in turn, want nothing more than to deposit their confidence in competent and reliable hands that facilitate and simplify all operations and processes, both of a functional or administrative nature, and do so with all guarantees. In Harry Heinsen & Co. we find one of those expert and leading companies in the sector, which does not hide its pride in designing and offering comprehensive solutions oriented and adapted to the specific needs and requirements of its clients, adding to this a very competitive cost. The history of Harry Heinsen & Co. dates back to 1988, since then it has been offering services, which include FCL, LCL, air cargo and bulk cargo in isotanks, as well as storage services, cargo consolidation, customs management, land transport and distribution, among others. We must not forget that Harry Heinsen & Co. was the pioneer company in the Dominican Republic in terms of the provision of its own deconsolidation warehouse, and currently operates with all types of cargo, being a specialist in the handling of raw material for industries from United States, and renowned for the integrity and safe treatment of the merchandise.

National and international service

At Harry Heinsen & Co. we cover the logistics demands of both domestic and foreign clients, from the moment their goods are ready at origin until they are delivered to their destination. Our purpose is to provide a fully reliable, efficient and flexible service to the companies that request it so that they, in turn, can compete in their business not only by selling quality products, but also by satisfying their customers with high-value logistics services. Similarly, membership in various international organizations enables Harry Heinsen & Co. to offer door-to-door intermodal service to and from anywhere in the world.

Security

Product and service safety is another key aspect of our business, which is why we give it top priority. Thus, we have all the security certifications of the OEA program of the General Directorate of Customs, and, in addition, our staff is constantly trained and educated on best practices for cargo handling and care. Li-

kewise, our clients, in addition to comfort, gain security, since Harry Heinsen & Co. has cargo insurance, which is a service that we offer, in addition to freight, for financial protection in case of any eventuality that could occur to load.

Customers

The profile of the client who requests the services of Harry Heinsen & Co. is varied, since each one has their particular reasons for specifying our logistics services, which is not an impediment for us to adapt to the specific needs and requirements of each one of them. We are fully aware that we all need a helping hand to trust. If you are looking for a leading logistics services company, after meeting Harry Heinsen & Co. (www.harryheinsen.com) you will see for yourself. Our great virtue is the passion for a job well done, which is why we have been providing excellence for more than 30 years.

We provide

customized logistics solutions

Established in 2013, we are a logistics operator, located within the Primary Customs Zone and serving as a link between the Dominican State and business sector. Our efforts are focused on streamlining the procedures and material operations of reception, storage, and mobilization of all types of merchandise, both import and export, as well as the management of any link in the supply chain. We are strategically located 300 meters from the entrance of Puerto Río Haina.

Customs licensed warehouse operator

Our Services: Customs Bonded Warehouse, Cargo Deconsolidation Warehouse, Cargo Consolidation Warehouse.

Logistics operator

We welcome all companies interested in our services and using our storage spaces. We offer logistics operation services, such as: Customs Management, Supply Logistics, Storage, Repackaged/ Labelling, Picking, Distribution, Returns.

Dominican logistics hub

Well qualified and boasting the highest capacity to carry out the transport, logistics and distribution of goods, in both national and international markets with all the benefits of being part of the DOMINICAN LOGISTICS HUB. Within the range of services, we specialize in providing storage, inventory management, classification, consolidation, deconsolidation and distribution of cargo, packing, repacking, labeling, relabeling, repackaging, exportation, among other supply chain activities.

MARDOM is a leading company with more than 50 years of experience in the market, offering multiple logistics services for the transportation and handling of ocean and air cargo, import and export, as well as a provider of logistics solutions for all types of operations in the Dominican Republic.

A world-class

logisticsprovider

Present in all Dominican ports and major airports, MARDOM has diversified as a world-class shipping and logistics provider and a “One Stop Shop”. The company offers its customers an extensive range of integrated logistics services tailor fitted for the market including customs clearance, storage, trucking, and distribution, as well as equipment rental, such as dry and reefer containers. MARDOM has warehouses located in strategic locations across the Dominican Republic and the company’s warehousing solutions are integrated with various logistics activities that creates value for international and local companies with real time visibility of their operation. As a Logistics Operator, certified by the Dominican Customs, MARDOM is licensed to operate under logistics and bonded regimes, as well as able to handle general cargo, pharmaceutical products, and freight all kind (FAK). Customers have access to MARDOM GO, the first and only platform of its kind in the local market that integrates information from local customs clearance, local trucking, warehousing services and the billing information. It has a specialized division for commercial refrigeration and climatization services. As an authorized service representative for Carrier Transicold, MARDOM’ s Truck and Trailer division provides refrigeration solutions

for vehicles and equipment inland transportation. The company is committed to providing quality services, promoting risk control within its operations, to which its employees and business partners may be exposed, minimizing the environmental impact, and thus improving the quality of life of its workforce, their families, and the communities where it operates. To fulfill this purpose MARDOM implements and

maintains an integrated management system that focuses on aspects of quality, safety, risk prevention, environment, and social responsibility. In addition, MARDOM is certified by ISO 90001 Quality, BASC/OAS Safety Standard, ISO 14001 Environment Standard and ISO 450001 Health and Safety Standard, among others, covering the most important areas of its commercial activities.

nology infrastructure Where s infrastructure meet s tech nology

At MC Logistics we are keenly aware of the importance of technology to maintain a good flow of information, focused on creating efficiencies for our customers and stakeholders, rooted on deep values, helping us thrive as a team.

Founded April 1st, 2005, at MC we identified the importance of bringing information to the market by innovating, constantly, in I.T. to our customers. Today, our company is the first to introduce native apps, web apps, API’s along other tools to integrate our platforms with those of our customers. At MC Logistics we understand how complex supply chain can be, helping our customers take on more informative decisions. Our team, of motivated and energetic professionals will always be there to assist to improve our customers profitability through efficiencies.

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Now Logistics, Inc. is a company with vast experience in providing exceptional logistics services. Since the year 2000, we have strengthened the logistics operations of our commercial allies and promoted the economic development of our country, for its competitive insertion in globalized markets. Our operations center is in the city of Santiago de los Caballeros, province of Santiago, Dominican Republic. We are located in a privileged geographical position to facilitate trade in the Northern Region of the Dominican Republic. Our facilities encompass 5 industrial

buildings, with more than 130,000 square feet of storage and distribution center. As an entity certified by the Business Alliance for Secure Commerce (BASC DOMINICANA) and as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), we comply with security standards for the handling of our clients' cargo. With our modern infrastructures and equipment, professional platform, and network of allies, we efficiently control the freight from the point of origin to the destination, and we maximize delivery times. We have a passion for innovation, so we have specialized Digital Tools for self-management of inventory and monitoring of goods en route in real time, modernizing and guaranteeing the efficient service offered to each of our clients.

Catalog of services

- Cargo Agent - Consolidation and deconsolidation of shipment

- Customs management

- Air, sea and land transportation

- National and international distribution

- Warehousing

- Inventory management

- Distribution and storage in Haiti

- Among others

Our advantages

- National deliveries within 24 hours or less

- Picking and Packing

- 24 Hours Security of our warehouse

- GPS monitoring of our vehicles

With these 20 years of experience and our Commercial Spirit, we identify the real needs of our clients, to customize the integral solutions that each one needs.

Special thanks to Jhonatan Báez, Paul Machuca, Gregorio Minaya, Emile De Boyrie, Cristian Mejía, who collaborated in providing information that made the preparation of various articles Dominican Republic Logistic by ADOZONA.

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Dominican Republic Logistics Cluster

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Marco Henríquez - General Coordinator Logistics Cluster

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