REPUBLIC Logistics operators

To contribute to this country goal, DP World, a leading provider of logistics solutions, has invested over USD$700 million in the creation of a logistics ecosystem that allows supply chain stakeholders to run their operations more efficiently and to know exactly the location, route, and timing of the procedures their cargo will undergo, thanks to the high degree of traceability and reliability offered by the company. This "all-in-one" ecosystem is made up of business units that operate cohesively: DP World Economic Zones (manufacturing and logistics park); DP World Logistics (the first logistics center located within a port terminal complex in the Caribbean); DP World Ports and Terminal; DP World Marine Services, and DP World Academy (specialized training center).

DP World Ports & Terminals (Port Terminal): features a main dock of 1,000 linear meters, an operating capacity of 2.5 million TEUs per year and modern equipment, including 32 RTGS cranes, 6 Panamax and 4 Super Post Panamax cranes. Its geographic location places it in a strategic connection point not only for the Caribbean, but for the entire region. It is currently ranked 13th in the port ranking of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as number 1 in the Dominican Republic. DP World Economic Zones (Manufacturing & Logistics Hub): an economic zone perfectly connected to the port of Caucedo, enabled to offer services with greater efficiency and global connectivity, and with a high degree of traceability and reliability optimizing the profitability of its customers. Its vision of expansion is reflected in the three million

48 ● LOGISTICS RD square meters of land destined for logistics and manufacturing companies to set up their operations, through various options: leasing space, and the construction of customized warehousing facilities.

Some of the benefits offered by the free trade zone area are complete traceability of each container prior to arrival at the port terminal, same-day delivery of products, adjustments to customer requirements, meeting the quality demands of their products and operational efficiency. In addition, they feature a primary customs zone, equipped with a special legal framework for logistics park and free zone operations, which allows companies to hold their goods in the logistics park for one (1) year, which can be renewable for another six (6) months, without paying duties, taxes, or fees. Likewise, they are exempted from 100% of almost all national and local taxes for manufacturing free zones. DP World Logistics (the first Logistics Hub located within a port terminal in the Caribbean): with world-class warehouse operations of 20,000 square meters in two warehouses and, to continue with its vision of expansion, will add a third warehouse in the coming months to increase its capacity to 30,000 square meters. Its goal is for manufacturing companies to have the option of accessing DP World's customized, value-added services, which are geared to offer customers effective results, speedy delivery as a differentiating element, extensive cost reductions and the opportunity to simplify their logistics. Through DP World Logistics, companies can procure their cargo directly at the terminal, access warehousing space and deliver it to the destination in a significantly shorter time, have access to fast and flexible shipping solutions, as well as integrated door-to-door services. In addition, this unit offers value-added services within the warehouses related to manufacturing capabilities such as packing, repackaging, labeling, relabeling, equipment rentals such as chassis and empty containers.

DP World Academy: through its specialized training center, the logistics solutions company seeks to increase the technical expertise of professionals to meet the needs demanded by logistics centers and the sector and, to this end, has incorporated DP World Academy, an institute that offers higher education and technical training programs in the areas of logistics, ports, maritime and manufacturing, into its ecosystem. Through this training center, DP World aims to contribute strategically and sustainably to the development of its personnel, the different stakeholders in the supply chain and the communities in which it operates. The economic, political, and social stability of the country, alongside the "all-in-one" ecosystem, infrastructure, innovation, technology, development of people's technical skills and investment made by DP World, make the country an ideal place for manufacturing companies to set up operations in the Dominican Republic.

República Dominicana busca colocarse en el mapa como destino perfecto para realizar actividades de importación, exportación, almacenado, transporte, clasificación y consolidado de mercancía para distribuir a cualquier parte del mundo, y así convertirse en el hub logístico de la región.