DP World Invests $100M to Enhance Caucedo Logistics Hub

In a significant move, DP World, alongside the Dominican Republic, has unveiled a robust investment of US$100 million to bolster logistics and warehousing facilities within the DP World Free Trade Zone (FTZ) located in Caucedo. This initiative will further establish the nation as a pivotal trade, manufacturing, and logistics center in the Americas.

This investment was announced during the 12th World Free Zones Congress 2026, complementing a previous commitment of US$760 million revealed in 2025. The goal of this expansion is to enhance logistics capabilities, streamline supply chain processes, and cater to the rising need for integrated trade and industrial services throughout the region.

The investment, in collaboration with the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs, will center on constructing state-of-the-art warehouses and improving logistics infrastructure within the Caucedo Free Trade Zone. Anticipated benefits include better integration of port operations, free zone services, and logistics, fostering a competitive environment for international trade and manufacturing.

This project is a continuation of the landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in May 2025, which saw both DP World and the Dominican Republic pledge US$760 million toward enhancing the Port of Caucedo and its neighboring Free Trade Zone. The new funds signify growing confidence in the country’s strategic whereabouts and its increasing relevance in global supply networks.

Caucedo is rapidly establishing itself as a major logistics hub in the Caribbean, bridging North America, Latin America, and worldwide markets. The infrastructural upgrades aim to attract fresh investments, bolster export-driven sectors, and elevate the country's capability to serve both regional and international clients.

Research from Oxford Economics underscores the crucial role of DP World in the Dominican Republic’s economy, revealing that the company supports nearly 5,000 jobs nationwide and holds the potential to boost the country's goods exports to US$2.4 billion by 2035. In the year 2024 alone, the Port of Caucedo managed around US$13.3 billion in trade, solidifying its importance to the national and regional economy.

Morten Johansen, Chief Operating Officer of DP World Americas, emphasized that the Dominican Republic is solidifying its position as a strategic trade gateway for the region. He remarked that the additional US$100 million investment is vital for transforming Caucedo into a seamless logistics platform that supports long-term development and trade growth across the Americas.

Manuel Martínez, Chief Executive Officer of DP World Dominican Republic, shared that the expansion of logistics and warehousing will grant clients enhanced capacity and operational adaptability while refining the country's competitiveness as a regional trade and distribution epicenter.

This latest financial move highlights the enduring partnership between DP World and the Dominican Republic, embodying a mutual dedication to upgrading infrastructure, facilitating international trade, and generating fresh economic growth opportunities. As global supply chains evolve, the expansion of the Caucedo Free Trade Zone is set to further elevate the Dominican Republic’s status as an attractive destination for manufacturing, logistics, and investment across the Americas.