Located in the Caribbean Sea at the mouth of the marine entrance to city and capital, Santo Domingo, the port of the same name is an important logistic and geographic asset of the Dominican Republic. Although it is located in a small harbor, Port Santo Domingo faces a high annual volume of both imports and exports, and is increasing in accessibility due to recent renovation projects. Renovation projects include the installation of new infrastructure, modernization of the terminals, dredging works in the turning basin and approach channel, and a real estate development to attract tourists.
Port Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic has features that allow for all types of international shipping services, including roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) transport and container shipping. Clients often transport automobiles and construction equipment, as well as personal effects.
Some notable features for the port of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic include:
- The Port of Santo Domingo is currently renovating and expanding its port not only for the benefit of cargo shipping into and out of the Dominican Republic, but also to expand the tourism industry and the accessibility of cruise ships and yachts to the country.
- Due to the hurricane season that makes the Dominican Republic vulnerable, Port Santo Domingo has sufficient shelter from the elements.
- The population of Santo Domingo is over two million, and the port is very well connected to its neighboring communities.
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