DP World Caucedo by Business Excellence Magazine

DP World Caucedo A LOGISTICS AND DEVELOPMENT POWERHOUSE IN THE CARIBBEAN

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P World Caucedo is a world-class logistics solutions company, located in Punta Caucedo, Dominican Republic, just 25 kilometers from the city of Santo Domingo, the country’s commercial and political capital. The company covers every aspect of an integrated supply chain, from maritime and land terminals, warehouses and industrial parks. It was born with the objective of consolidating the Dominican Republic as a great competitor in international markets and a model of national and regional development.

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Since its inception, DP World has focused on maintaining the highest standards of quality and operational efficiency. Those are the fundamental bases of their success and development in the Dominican Republic. Security is as important as the levels of efficiency and innovation, thus, the company has certifications such as Homeland Security, C-TPAT, BASC, OEA, SGS and CSI. Various investments have led it to become the most modern port in the country and one of the most important in the Caribbean and Central America.

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“The company covers every aspect of an integrated supply chain, from maritime and land terminals, warehouses and industrial parks”

An excellent chain of logistics services Throughout its history, DP World Caucedo has won international awards such as: Sustainable Port, Port Of Greatest Growth, Best Port, Most Efficient Port. They work together with the General Board of Customs and the different associations related to the local and international shipping sector. All this, to offer Dominican and foreign importers and exporters an excellent chain of logistics services.

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“The current capacity of the terminal increased from 1.4 million to 2.5 million TEUs” Over the years DP World continues to add value within the logistics chain, with the opening of new logistics services, among which the following stand out: Cargo consolidation, customs, land transport, among others. The current capacity of the terminal increased from 1.4 million to 2.5 million TEUs. Plus, the operating efficiency is the highest in the region, with an average of 30 movements per hour (GMPH), thanks to the acquisition of Super Post Panamax cranes.

A well-connected port Connectivity is what differentiates DP World from other regional ports. Some of the main airports in the Dominican Republic, such as the Las Américas International Airport, is just 3 kilometers away. Additionally, the Punta Cana International Airport is also nearby, connecting the port with more than 100 destinations worldwide. DP World’s vision is to become the first port in the region to have direct connectivity

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KALMAR

DPW Caucedo and Kalmar a truly successful partnership DP World Caucedo is a world-class maritime terminal and free zone located in Punta Caucedo, 25 kilometers from Santo Domingo, the commercial and political capital of the Dominican Republic. DPW Caucedo has been providing efficiency, traceability, and global connectivity, becoming the HUB of the Caribbean, ensuring international competitiveness, and a first-class reference for national and regional development. Kalmar and DP World, one of the world’s leading operators of marine and inland terminals, have developed a highly successful partnership over many years of working together. Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been supporting and working very close to DPW Caucedo in the last years. The Kalmar current fleet at DPW Caucedo is represented by more than 80 units, which include Ottawa T2 terminal tractors, DRG reachstachers, and DCG empty container handlers. However, this partnership is only possible due to the continuous product support we offer to DPW Caucedo with the highest standards that they normally request, this is the way we found to continuously contribute to the expansion of the port operations at DP World Caucedo terminal. Throughout the years DPW Caucedo continues to add value to the logistics chain. To ensure a year-by-year improvement, investments in technology and cutting-edge management tools have been a key to success. That is why all the new equipment added to their fleet in the last 2 years, more than 50 units, are equipped with the Kalmar Insight, a telemetry tool that allows real-time control of the main operational performance indicators, risks evaluation, and the information needed to better do the same job, all this together ensures more productive, safer and sustainable operations. Finally, as safety comes

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first to Kalmar and DPW Caucedo, all equipment incorporates additional safety features such as the Automatic Fire Extinguisher System, which can automatically detect and extinguish vehicle fires in seconds, thereby increasing the safety of personnel and equipment alike. Kalmar has been a reliable and committed business partner for DP World for many years, providing them with world-class support at all of their terminals around the world. We are delighted that they have once again chosen to expand their fleet at Caucedo with our flexible, eco-efficient mobile equipment solutions. Our terminal tractors, reachstackers, and empty container handlers have already proven their worth at Caucedo, so we are happy to continue to support the customer with new equipment to complement their new ship-to-shore cranes. “Our team is here to help whenever the customer needs support.” We are proud to see how fast and strongly DPW Caucedo has consolidated its operations in the region and how in a certain way we are supporting this growth. We know that a world-class operation as DPW performs in the Dominican Republic represents a daily challenge to improve an extra inch every day, and that is only possible with reliable suppliers and realtime responses. At Kalmar, we are committed to keeping supporting DPW Caucedo to be part of this extraordinary journey towards the long-term development of the region.

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to an airport. The company is planning to build an express corridor that connects its terminal with Las Américas International Airport, achieving greater efficiency in multimodal transport. They also have proximity to some of the main trade free zones in the country, industrial and technological parks, and the authorization to install free manufacturing zones within the Logistics Park. This creates an attractive package for foreign investors who want to take advantage of the region’s connectivity and the

efficiency of reserves due to the integration of an outstanding logistics ecosystem that integrates: warehouses, manufacturing, port terminal and airport facilities.

Digitally transforming the logistics chain DP World is also committed to the digital transformation of the entire logistics chain. They invest in cutting-edge technologies, simplified and improved processes. The team is dedicated to the elimination of physical

“This creates an attractive package for foreign investors who want to take advantage of the region’s connectivity”

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documentation and its replacement with technology to achieve total automation. They are currently supporting the DR Trade project, an electronic, neutral and open platform that will allow an intelligent and secure exchange of information between public and private agents. This platform will provide real-time visibility of all cargo and critical data for resource planning, optimizing logistics processes. It will also help improve the competitive position of the country’s logistics community.

Social initiatives But DP World is not only about commercial operations, logistics and revenue. Their vision goes beyond that, and that’s why the company is an active participant in the local community’s development. That’s why the company invests in the community’s education, because they understand that it’s a fundamental step for the country’s development and the eradication of poverty. Through DP World Academy, the company contributes with the growth of

“These actions reaffirm the company’s commitment to work with local authorities on projects that improve the quality of life of community members”

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professionals who are part of Environmental Did you know? the entire supply chain in the sustainability projects country. This center offers The company also focuses on DP World have high-quality training backed environmental sustainability also led citizen projects that mainly involve the by the company’s experience awareness at a global level. The academic surrounding areas. Through this programs and program they have participated offer includes technical, basic implemented and advanced courses, as well in the maintenance of coral the 3R rule as certifications, executive and nurseries, mountain reforestation (Reduce, Reuse managerial programs, in the and coastal cleaning. They and Recycle). areas of logistics, port, maritime have also led citizen awareness and manufacturing operations. programs and implemented Other programs focus on the the 3R rule (Reduce, Reuse and donation of road lighting lamps Recycle). These actions have to Boca Chica mayor’s office, which aim to played a significant role in improving lives, increase the lighting of the streets and avenues strengthening communities, and minimizing of the municipality. They also contribute to environmental impact. The ISO 14001 the safety of the area. These actions reaffirm certification on Environmental management the company’s commitment to work with is a reflection of those efforts related to local authorities on projects that improve the environmental and social sustainability. quality of life of community members. DP World constantly reiterates their

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“The objective is to facilitate a more efficient trade that opens up a better future for the communities and the nation in general” commitment to contribute to the protection of the environment and natural resources in a sustainable way, for the benefit of the communities and their inhabitants. Their approach to sustainability is based on a model called “Our World, Our Future”, which is committed to minimizing the impact on the environment through the good management of natural resources and emissions. In addition, thanks to the use of solar energy through the incorporation of solar panels in their operations, they have saved approximately 4 thousand tons of CO2.

Conclusion This entire business has the vision of increasing the competitiveness and connectivity of the country. Thus, contributing to the objective of the State of transforming the Dominican Republic into the logistics HUB of the Americas. The objective is to facilitate a more efficient trade that opens up a better future for the individuals that make up the supply chain, the communities and the nation in general. DP WORLD CAUCEDO

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