DP World receives first freighter aircraft at Punta Cana air cargo hub

DP World announced the commencement of operations at the new Air Cargo Logistics Hub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, a multimodal platform launched in October 2023 with the arrival of the first freighter aircraft.

The inaugural flight was operated by Air Canada Cargo’s B767F. It has a capacity of approximately 50 tonnes and will serve the weekly Toronto-Mexico-Ecuador-Punta Cana route.

Manuel Martínez, CEO, DP World Dominicana, says: “The arrival of this freighter aircraft and the initiation of air operations at our logistics centre significantly enhance the Dominican Republic's competitiveness and connectivity, solidifying its status as the largest trade and logistics hub in the Caribbean.”

Frank Elías Rainieri, President and CEO, Grupo Puntacana, adds: “This milestone is crucial for the logistics centre. Our strategic alliance with DP World Dominicana and Air Canada Cargo continues to promote the economic and social development of the Dominican Republic.”

The Punta Cana air cargo hub was created in 2023 as a joint initiative between DP World and the Punta Cana Free Trade Zone (PCFTZ), a subsidiary of prominent Dominican business group Grupo Puntacana.

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