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Ship Your Cargo From China To Dominican Republic

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Port of Santo Domingo


  • General Information: Located in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, it is the country's largest comprehensive port. Situated on the west bank of the mouth of the Ozama River, it enjoys a favorable geographical location. It serves as a crucial hub for cargo import and export as well as a passenger port in the Dominican Republic, handling approximately 80% of the country's cargo imports and exports.

  • Terminal Facilities: There are multiple specialized terminals, including general cargo terminals, oil terminals, and bulk grain silo terminals. Among them, the general cargo terminal has a berth line with a total length of 305 meters and a water depth of 8.8 meters at the front; the water depth of the oil terminal and bulk grain silo terminal is around 8.4 meters.

  • Transportation from China: WanHao Freight can provide full container load (Ocean FCL) and less than container load (Ocean LCL) shipping services from major Chinese ports such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, and Qingdao to the Port of Santo Domingo. The transportation time is approximately 25 to 35 days. In terms of airfreight (Airfreight), flights from major Chinese airports can reach the Americas International Airport near Santo Domingo. Some international express delivery companies (International Express) can also undertake express delivery services from China to Santo Domingo, but the prices are relatively high, and the transportation time is generally 3 to 7 days.

For Santo Domingo Port

Departure Port20'GP40'GP40'HQ45'HQ
Shanghai $1,500-3,500 Around$5,500Around $3,000-4,200AroundNot available
Ningbo $1,500-3,200 Around$4,800Around $3,000-4,800Around
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Xiamen $1,500-3,000 Around$4,200Around $3,000-4,200Around Not available

For the ocean freight to other ports in the Dominican Republic, such as Caucedo Port, Puerto Plata Port, Azua Port, Barahona Port, Boca Chica Port, and Cabo Rojo Port, please contact us for inquiries.

Port of Haina


  • General Information: Located at the mouth of the Haina River, 10 nautical miles east of Santo Domingo, it is an outer port of Santo Domingo. It started operating in 1952 and consists of the Haina West and Haina East terminals on the west and east banks of Haina. Its main businesses include transshipment, loading and unloading of import and export goods, etc.

  • Terminal Facilities: There are 4 terminals. Berth No.1 is 287 meters long with a water depth of 9.15 meters at the front; Berth No.3 is 244 meters long with a water depth of 9.15 meters at the front.

  • Transportation from China: Shipping services of full container load or less than container load can be selected from major Chinese ports to this port through freight forwarders such as WanHao Freight. Generally, the transportation time is about 25 to 35 days. International express delivery services can cover this area, but transshipment may be required.

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The following is a rough price reference table for international express delivery from China to the Dominican Republic:

Express CompanyPrice Range (per kilogram)Minimum Shipment Weight or Volume
DHL$0.56 - $2.601.0 kilogram
EMSRefer to the price of Zone 8 in Zhengzhou EMS International Express Tariff Table. For documents, the initial weight of 500 grams is approximately 260 yuan, for items, the initial weight of 500 grams is approximately 335 yuan, and the additional weight of 500 grams and its remainder is approximately 100 yuanNone
WanHao Freight (Ocean LCL)$0.50 - $2.001.0 kilogram
WanHao Freight (Ocean FCL)$2.00 - $15.001 cubic meter
WanHao Freight (Air Freight)$0.49 - $4.501.0 kilogram or 45 kilograms


Please note that the above prices are only rough references. The actual prices may vary due to various factors such as the specific nature, weight, volume, transportation time of the goods, and market fluctuations. When choosing an express service, it is recommended to directly contact the relevant company for an accurate quotation.

Port of Caucedo


  • General Information: It is one of the youngest and most modern ports in the Dominican Republic. Managed and operated by DP World, as a global free zone and maritime terminal, it occupies an important position in the shipping industry in the Caribbean region.

  • Transportation from China: Freight forwarders such as WanHao Freight can provide full container load and less than container load shipping services with various container specifications such as 20'GP, 40'GP, 40'HQ, and 45'HQ from Chinese coastal ports to this port. The ocean freight generally fluctuates according to factors such as the weight, volume, and season of the goods, and specific prices usually need to be inquired by phone. For airfreight goods, they can be transported from major Chinese airports through freight forwarders cooperating with airlines.

Port of Puerto Plata


  • General Information: Located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, it is one of the important commercial ports in the country. The surrounding area is rich in tourism resources, and cruise ships often dock here. In addition to cargo transportation, the tourism industry also brings considerable revenue to this port.

  • Transportation from China: Some freight forwarders, such as Shenzhen Flying International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd., can provide full container load and less than container load shipping services from Shenzhen to this port. During the peak season, the price of full container load shipping may increase, and the less than container load is charged according to volume and weight. For air transportation from China to Puerto Plata, freight forwarders cooperating with major airlines can be used to book space, and it generally takes about 3 to 7 days to arrive.

Port of Barahona


  • General Information: Located on the southwest coast of the country, the maximum draft is 8.84 meters, and the tidal range is about 0.61 meters. There are three terminals. The No.1 trestle terminal is 210 meters long and is a sugar loading terminal; the No.2 trestle terminal is 133 meters long and is a salt and gypsum loading terminal.

  • Transportation from China: The full container load and less than container load shipping services from China to the Port of Barahona are relatively scarce, but some freight forwarders can undertake them. The transportation time may be slightly longer than that to other major ports, generally 30 to 40 days. International express delivery services can cover this area, but transshipment may be required.

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