The storage, transport and logistics solutions NODE a distribution center which will be the core of the logistics operations of the multinational Nestlé in the country.
Through a press release, it was reported that the center, located at kilometer 18 of the Francisco del Rosario Sánchez highway, was built with a investment total of 17.5 million dollars and has an extension of 95,000 Square meterswith 19,400 Square meters of construction.
The enclosure houses an administrative building, three ships of storage With one ability greater than 22,000 positions35 doors for reception and dispatch (which allow simultaneous mobilization of about 300 product containers) and a ability of future expansion of eight ships with more than 43,000 Square meters of area of storage.
In addition, it has more than 6,000 Square meters of area of Mezzanine And more than 65,000 positions.
According to the distribution, Nestlé will occupy 11,600 Square meters In the two and three ships, newly built with a investment greater than nine million dollars.
Act of opening
The event of opening was attended by president of the Dominican RepublicLuis Abinader; the Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs, Víctor “Ito” Bisonó; and the general director of Customs, Eduardo Sanz Lovatón.
When pronouncing the words of Opening, Guillermo Alba López, president and general director of Interlogística, parent company NODEhe stressed: “Our purpose is to develop the Logistics chain and accompany our clients in the transformation of their businesses, especially strengthening operations in the Caribbean, at the same time that we contribute significantly to economic development of the region “.
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While, Eduardo García Pallares, president From Nestlé for the Latin Caribbean region, he said: “The opening of this new distribution center It is a reflection of our commitment With innovation, efficiency and Sustainable development in the Dominican Republic. Thanks to this infrastructure, we will strengthen our ability of supply in the region, ensuring that our consumers have access to products of the highest quality quickly and reliability. “
In turn, Victor “Ito” Bisonó said: “The trust that NODE and Nestlé have deposited in the Dominican Republic It is a proof of the success of the economic policies promoted by the government of the president Luis Abinader. This new logistics center reaffirms that our country is a reliable and attractive destination for investment foreign and industrial growth “.
Likewise, Sanz Lovatón said: “We are all together writing a new page in benefit of the Dominican Republic. This initiative highlights the climate of investment propitiated by the government of the president Luis Abinader, the efforts coordinated by the General Directorate of Customs (DGA) and the determining role of the private sector, through a strengthening and growing joint work, to consolidate the country as a nation Logistics. This is what it means to be a logistics hub: generate opportunities, attract investments and strengthen our position as a distribution center key in the region “.
Creation of jobs
The document indicates that the work generates more than 300 jobs direct and indirect and projects a 20 % increase during this year, which represents a economic impact greater than 100 million pesos annually.
It emphasizes that opening of this distribution center logistics highlights the importance of alliances to foster the Sustainable growth of the country and regional development.
“Nestlé and NODE They continue to demonstrate that collaboration and investment In strategic infrastructure are key to continuing to promote the economic, social and environmental progress of the Dominican Republic“, says the note.
