At the inauguration, President Abinader said the project reinforces the country’s status as the primary logistics hub in the Caribbean, citing recent investments in ports, infrastructure and free zones that boost competitiveness and sustainable development. Industry and Commerce Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó described the initiative as a model of the nation’s evolving productive strategy. Customs Director Eduardo Sanz Lovatón emphasized that the facility will consolidate the Dominican Republic as a pivotal center for cargo transformation and re-export throughout the Caribbean.
What the complex includes
The Punta Cana Free Trade Zone integrates facilities for air cargo operations, aircraft maintenance, advanced manufacturing lines and a range of industrial services. By combining these capabilities in one location, the complex aims to streamline logistics, reduce turnaround times and attract regional and international supply chain activity to the Dominican Republic.
Economic impact and outlook
Officials say the new hub will expand the country’s participation in global value chains by offering a full-service logistics platform attractive to manufacturers, exporters and logistics operators. The project is expected to spur local employment, stimulate supporting industries and enhance the Dominican Republic’s appeal for foreign investment in logistics and manufacturing sectors.
The inauguration underscores a broader public-private push to upgrade the nation’s transport and trade infrastructure. As the Punta Cana Free Trade Zone begins operations, stakeholders will be watching how quickly it draws business and how effectively it integrates with existing ports, airports and road networks to deliver on its promise as a regional logistics anchor.
