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Dialogue focused on strengthening the Dominican Republic’s role in global supply chains as a logistics and nearshoring hub
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World reaffirmed its long-term growth vision for the Dominican Republic during President Luis Abinader’s participation in the World Governments Summit 2026, highlighting a shared commitment to strengthening the country’s role as a regional leader in logistics, manufacturing, innovation, and global trade connectivity.
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President Abinader participated in a Fireside Chat with DP World to advance discussions on the Dominican Republic’s strategic position in global supply chains and the next phase of DP World’s investment-led expansion in the country.
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The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit, held in Dubai under the theme, “Shaping Future Governments.” The 2026 Summit convened more than 6,000 participants, including over 35 heads of state and government, alongside global business leaders, policymakers, and experts.
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As part of the Summit program, DP World also participated in the Global Logistics Dialogue, which brought together industry leaders to examine the forces reshaping global supply chains, including sustainability, digitalization, and resilience — key pillars of DP World’s strategy in the Dominican Republic and across the Americas.
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Showcasing a global model for integrated trade ecosystems
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During his visit to Dubai, President Abinader toured DP World’s flagship integrated trade ecosystem at Jebel Ali, where the Port of Jebel Ali and Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) operate as a single, interconnected platform combining port infrastructure, economic zones, manufacturing, logistics, and technology services.
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This global model serves as a reference point for the integrated logistics and industrial ecosystem DP World is advancing in the Dominican Republic, as the company progresses plans to expand both its port terminal operations and adjacent economic zone. The visit reinforced strategic alignment between the Dominican government and DP World around long-term trade competitiveness, industrial development, and nearshoring.
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Manuel Martínez, CEO of DP World in the Dominican Republic, said: “President Abinader’s visit to Dubai and interaction with DP World allowed us to directly showcase the integrated model that inspires our vision for the Dominican Republic. Our goal is to develop a fully integrated logistics and manufacturing ecosystem — tailored to the country’s strengths— that attracts new investment, supports nearshoring, and delivers long-term economic growth.”
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Advancing growth in the Dominican Republic
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Since beginning operations in the Dominican Republic in 2003, DP World has invested US$845 million to develop one of the Caribbean’s most advanced logistics ecosystems. These investments have focused on modernizing the Port of Caucedo in Boca Chica and expanding the adjacent economic zone, strengthening the country’s position as a strategic trade gateway.
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