The Association of Navieros of the Dominican Republic (ANRD) presented its new board of directors for the period 2025-2027, headed by Jaak Rannikwho assumes the presidency for the second time with the aim of continuing to strengthen the relevance of the institution and the sector in the national economy.
He president Reelect, Jaak Rannikstressed that ANRD has worked to position the Dominican Republic as a key point in the trade and the connectivity Regional, the institution reported in a press release.
“The recent changes in the global trade and maritime transportation They will define our panorama in the coming years and could further consolidate the position of the Dominican Republic as a logistics hub strategic. As a sector, we will continue to implement dynamic strategies to adapt to the needs of our main commercial partners, “ affirmed Rannik.
He pointed out that, on the stage of HUB Dominican Republicthe priority of the ANRD In this new period it will be to boost the growth of the load volume and increase the contribution of the sector to the national economy as a catalyst of the trade.
Rannik He reaffirmed that, despite the challenges derived from the changes in the global political and commercial landscape, the Dominican Republic will remain the epicenter logistic of the Caribbean. In this sense, the ANRD will continue playing a key role as a link between the actors in the sector, promoting policies that foster the Competitiveness and the development.
New Board Directive
The new directive of the Association of Navieros of the Dominican Republic It is made up of:
- President: Jaak Rannik (Shipping agencies Rannik)
- First Vice President: Alexander Schad (Frederic Schad)
- Second Vice President: José Mella (Amarit)
- Secretary: Francisco Arias (Ageport)
- Treasurer: Karsten Paul Windeler (Mardom)
Members:
- Roberto Muñiz (DP World)
- Erik Soul (Haina International Terminal)
- Rudy Pimentel (Sans Soucí Ports)
- Gregorio Lora (Antillean Marine)
- Jhonatan Báez (Tropical shipping)
Past president:
- Ewald Heinsen (Et Heinsen)
About the ANRD
The Association of Navieros of the Dominican Republic (ANRD) was founded in 1949 with the mission of representing, strengthening and promoting the country’s shipping and port sector, promoting higher levels of Competitiveness. Currently, the entity is chaired by Jaak Rannik and has Odile Miniño as executive vice president. The ANRD He groups the main companies in the sector, standing out for their leadership, efficiency and modernization in the maritime and port industry at national and international level.
