DUBAI – In a significant development for Caribbean trade infrastructure, Dominican President Luis Abinader convened with Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World, at the logistics behemoth’s Jebel Ali headquarters. The high-level discussion, a centerpiece of the President’s agenda during the World Governments Summit, centered on the firm’s landmark commitment to establish its most extensive logistics center in Central America and the Caribbean within the Dominican Republic.
DP World’s strategic decision is underpinned by the nation’s robust economic stability, attractive investment policies, and its pivotal geographic positioning. The envisioned project transcends conventional port operations, encompassing a major expansion of the adjacent free trade zone. This holistic approach is designed to create a multifaceted logistics ecosystem aimed at drawing new international enterprises, fostering job creation, and stimulating productive domestic linkages.
As a global leader handling an estimated 30 million containers per year via its extensive network of ports and supply chain solutions, DP World’s deepened investment signals strong confidence in the region. The company already operates the critical Port of Caucedo, a regional terminal currently undergoing a transformative $760 million capacity enhancement to evolve into a full-service logistics platform. This new hub represents a further escalation of these long-term expansion objectives.
Preceding the official meeting, President Abinader undertook a comprehensive tour of DP World’s state-of-the-art facilities, gaining firsthand insight into the operational technologies, innovation frameworks, and management paradigms that cement the company’s status as an international trade leader.