AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFree Zone & Logistics Expansion: DP World and the Dominican government will add US$100M to expand warehousing and logistics capacity at the Caucedo Free Trade Zone, building on a US$760M deal signed in May 2025 to better integrate port, free zone, and distribution for regional demand. Tourism Infrastructure: President Abinader inaugurated a new 13.5-kilometer highway in Barahona to cut travel times and connect southwest communities, while a separate state-backed overhaul for Boca Chica targets the town as a logistics and tourism hub with over RD$20B in public-private investment. Cruise Momentum: APORDOM reported cruise growth from 1.2M (2022) to 2.7M (2025) and expects 32 ship arrivals in June, projecting a 23.1% rise year-on-year. Travel Trade & Culture: The DR is competing at the Wave Awards 2026 for top Caribbean visitor satisfaction and was named Special Guest Country at FIT 2026 in Buenos Aires; meanwhile, Culture Minister Salcedo opened Latin America and Caribbean Week at UNESCO in Paris, spotlighting UNESCO-listed traditions like merengue, bachata, and casabe. Energy & Trade Links: AES Dominicana hosted a U.S. delegation at its LNG complex, highlighting over 4M cubic meters of LNG imports in 2025 and its role in regional energy security.
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