High-volume exporters—apparel, medical devices, cigars—book 20' & 40' boxes straight into Caucedo’s automated yard or Río Haina’s cross-dock zones for fast turnaround.
SMEs cut costs on cargo under 15 m³ with weekly consolidations ex-Miami, New York, Valencia & Shanghai—ideal for spare parts and e-commerce restocks.
Key Service Facts | |
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Popular mode | FCL dominates bulk apparel & electronics; LCL rising for SME replenishment |
Major port / airport served | Caucedo & Río Haina; urgent freight via SDQ (Las Américas) |
Typical cargo | Medical instruments, rolled tobacco/cigars, apparel, rum, gold ore |
Transit-time snapshots | • Port Everglades → Río Haina: ≈ 3 days • Birmingham (AL) → Caucedo: ≈ 5 days • Detroit → Caucedo: ≈ 26 days • Shanghai → DR ports: 25 – 42 days depending on trans-Pacific loop |
Country-specific challenge | Peak hurricane-season congestion & weather delays—early booking reduces roll-over risk. (mykn.kuehne-nagel.com) |
Alternative option | Door-to-door air freight (1 – 3 days) via SDQ for high-value or time-critical cargo |
Container shipping rates to Dominican Republic
Regular loops—ANP, WCCA, CARIBEX, Far East–Caribbean Express—connect Caucedo and Río Haina with Houston, Miami, New York, Valencia, Barcelona, Ningbo and Shanghai. Onward trucking or rail reaches Santo Domingo free-trade zones within 2 hours of discharge.
Common Commodities
Restricted / Prohibited
Firearms, counterfeit brands, wildlife products, goods without DR Ministry of Health certification.
Enter origin, destination and load size in our quote tool—FCL & LCL rates update weekly with bunker and peak-season surcharges.
Not required by Dominican law, but strongly advised; add door-to-door coverage at checkout.
Secure space 6–8 weeks ahead of the June-to-November storm window to avoid roll-overs and congestion fees.
Yes—book sea-air solutions (e.g., Asian origin → Miami by air → Caucedo by feeder) for optimal speed and cost.