Haina

Located on the banks of the Haina River, on the western edge of the metropolitan area of Santo Domingo and connected to the main industrial zones of the country, Puerto Río Haina is the central hub of the Dominican Republic’s maritime trade. Its construction began in 1951 and it was inaugurated in 1953, originally oriented toward sugar exports and shipyard operations.

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During the 1980s, the port was rebuilt with financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), marking the beginning of its modernization. As part of that process, the Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) was created under Law No. 70 of 1970, responsible for the regulation of the country’s port system.

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Owned by the Dominican State, the port is concessioned to Haina International Terminals (HIT), a 100% Dominican-owned company that has consolidated its leadership as a world-class port operator, driving the country’s logistics competitiveness through efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.

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With 2,800 linear meters of quay, 16 berths, and a depth of 11 meters, HIT can receive up to 15 vessels simultaneously, handling more than 1,600 ships per year. Its strategic location along the Haina Logistics Corridor allows connections to the main highways and free zones, enabling fast and efficient distribution throughout the country.

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Sixty-five percent of Dominican exports to the United States are shipped from Puerto Río Haina, along with more than 63% of free zone exports and 70% of agricultural and agri-food products.

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HIT is the only tri-certified (ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001) port in the Dominican Republic and holds OEA, C-TPAT, ISPS, and 3Rs certifications, ensuring quality, security, and sustainability. It also operates the country’s first and largest cold storage facility, designed to preserve the cold chain and guarantee product safety.

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Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, HIT reaffirms its commitment to logistical continuity, responsible trade, and national progress. More than just a port, HIT Puerto Río Haina is the point where efficiency, trust, and a forward-looking vision come together to keep the Dominican Republic moving.