DP World details $100m logistics expansion in Dominican Republic
- Last updated: June 1, 2026 | 21:13
DP World and the Government of the Dominican Republic will invest an additional $100 million to expand logistics and warehousing infrastructure at the DP World Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Caucedo.
Unveiled during the 12th World Free Zones Congress 2026, the investment is in addition to the $760 million previously committed, further strengthening the country’s role as a manufacturing and logistics hub for the Americas.
In May 2025, DP World signed a $760 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Dominican Republic to expand the Port of Caucedo and its Free Trade Zone.
The latest investment, with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs, will support the development of new warehouse infrastructure and increase overall logistics capacity, further integrating port, free zone, and logistics services at Caucedo to meet growing regional demand.
DP World plays a significant role in driving economic growth, employment, and trade connectivity across the Dominican Republic, according to independent research by Oxford Economics.
The UK-based researchers found DP World supported nearly 5,000 jobs nationwide and could increase goods exports to $2.4 billion by 2035. The port handled $13.3 billion in total trade in 2024.
Morten Johansen, COO of DP World in the Americas, said, “The Dominican Republic is increasingly central to regional trade in the Americas. This additional $100 million investment builds on our previously announced commitment, helping position Caucedo as a fully integrated logistics platform capable of supporting long-term trade and industrial growth.”
Manuel Martínez, CEO of DP World in the Dominican Republic, said, “By expanding logistics and warehousing infrastructure in the Caucedo Free Trade Zone, we are enabling customers to scale more efficiently while strengthening the Dominican Republic’s competitiveness as a regional trade hub.”
Meanwhile Dubai Chambers recently organised a meeting in collaboration with Dubai Customs and DP World to gain first-hand insights into the key logistics requirements across diverse sectors of the economy amid evolving global circumstances.
The session attracted the participation of 100 private sector representatives in the emirate.
The meeting was chaired by Eng. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and was attended by Dr Abdulla Mohammed Busenad, Director-General of Dubai Customs; Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World GCC, together with leaders from major private sector companies.
The session featured an interactive discussion on the key challenges facing the shipping and logistics sector amid current regional developments. Participants also explored a range of practical ideas and solutions, in cooperation with relevant partners, to ensure the smooth flow of goods and enhance supply chain efficiency.
“Supported by proactive government policies, close cooperation between the public and private sectors, and strong institutional agility, Dubai’s logistics network has strengthened the private sector’s ability to respond to the challenges arising from the recent developments affecting the region and the wider world, further consolidating Dubai’s position as a key hub on the global trade map,” Al Mansoori said.
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