AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLogistics & Free Zones: DP World and the Dominican government confirmed an additional US$100 million to expand logistics and warehousing at the Caucedo FTZ, building on a prior US$760 million commitment to boost port-linked capacity for growing regional demand. Trade & Investment: A German Week in Santo Domingo drew 30+ companies, with Germany’s ambassador citing a 15-fold rise in investment over a decade across free zones, logistics, infrastructure, medical tech and renewables. Shipping: CLX Logistics launched new direct cargo routes linking The Bahamas with the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos and Miami, aiming to cut costs and transit times via a partnership with Antillean. Energy: A U.S. delegation visited AES Dominicana in Boca Chica to review the LNG terminal that supports U.S. gas imports, highlighting the Dominican Republic’s role as a major LNG importer. Tourism & Economy: The Central Bank reported hotel, bar and restaurant growth of 5.9% in early 2026, alongside a record 900,000+ air arrivals in a single month and 4.0% average economic growth for Jan–Apr. Monetary Policy: The Central Bank kept its reference rate at 5.25%, citing inflation pressures tied to higher international oil prices. Security & Trade Compliance: An INTERPOL-backed operation seized 3,308 illegal firearms and 56 tonnes of drugs across the region.
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