Punta Cana, La Altagracia. – President Luis Abinader gave this Sunday the first floor for the construction of a logistics center and the expansion of the airport of Punta Cana.
It will generate more than seven thousand jobs and will have an investment of 280 million dollars.
“He reiterated that this is the time to invest in the Dominican Republic. Today I say it with much more certainty and security. Today is the best time to invest in the country. Today we are open to investment to create jobs, to improve each of our services and promote each of our sectors. Let’s all work together, so that no one is left behind from this progress, development and growth,” said the president.
These statements were offered by the head of state when he headed, together with the Punta Cana group, the first pierce for the construction of the Punta Cana Free Trade Zone (PCFTZ): logistics, air, sea, land center and free zone park, as well as the expansion from Terminal B of the Punta Cana Airport.
“Where it is going to be created, where Dominican families can live with dignity, this government will be there supporting them from the beginning, facilitating investments with transparency,” said the president.
He pointed out that record investments are arriving in the country and that this is due to the confidence and the great opportunities that the current administration of the government offers.
President Abinader considered that with this new project we are at the forefront of the logistics sector.
“The objective of this government is to improve the quality of life of the people and that is achieved by working with businessmen and professionals. We have to work in a united country. Only a united country in the history of economic development achieves its objectives” said the president.
President Abinader delivering his speech
He stated that this is one of the most important infrastructure works that will project the Dominican Republic as a first-class international logistics hub.
He considered that with the start of these projects, there is a firm commitment to the revitalization of the economy of the entire region and the growth of the entire country.
On his side, the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, stressed that with the construction of this new work, the private sector shows the credibility that President Abinader has.
Similarly, he congratulated the Rainieri family for continuing to contribute to the country and Dominican families.
The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Ito Bisonó, indicated that the work that begins today is a great dream that will bring great benefits to the country.
“What begins today is the result of a great vision of years of work by the Punta Cana Group, which has met an administration like that of our president Luis Abinader Corona, devoted body and soul to making the right decisions, without bureaucracy , generating the confidence, national and international, of investors who see the Dominican Republic with new eyes, a country that guarantees them a platform with clear rules, to safely carry out large projects in the shortest time possible,” said Bisonó.
He argued that this logistics center will take advantage of the connectivity that exists today with some 300 cities in the world from the Punta Cana International Airport with a Free Zone, an aircraft repair and maintenance center and a fuel center.
On his side, the president and CEO of the Punta Cana Group, Frank Elías Rainieri, expressed that they have been faithful to the commitment to work for the economic and social progress of the country.
“Through the Punta Cana Free Trade Zone and the expansion of terminal B of the Punta Cana International Airport, we present two initiatives that project the vision of the future with which we are committed to the development of the country. We continue to imagine more,” said Frank Elías Rainieri .
He also added that, “Terminal B will be ready to receive the United States Immigration and Customs pre-check service, which we are sure will be approved due to the competitive advantages it offers the Dominican Republic as a tourist and investment destination.”
Punta Cana Free Trade Zone (PCFTZ)
The PCFTZ, from its Air Logistics Center, will handle import, export, transshipment and parcel cargo on a 265,518 m² site and 75 thousand m² of construction, thus consolidating the process of cargo operations on passenger aircraft.
Free Zone Park
Likewise, it will have a Free Trade Zone Park that will boost the manufacturing and service industry, facilitating the creation of different businesses in an extension of land of 185,312 m² and an approximate construction of 93,820 m². The administrative offices of the Punta Cana Free Trade Zone will include the operations of the General Directorate of Customs (DGA), DP World Caucedo and the Free Trade Zone.
Terminal B Expansion: Punta Cana Airport
The expansion of Terminal B of the Punta Cana International Airport will be done with an investment of USD$80 million, with the capacity to mobilize 3 million passengers. This project will have an area of about 25,000 m² and will have seven gates, as well as seven air bridges. Construction completion is estimated for November 2022. The expansion is in the hands of local architects and engineers.
The event was attended by the former president of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, and the blessing of Monsignor Jesús Castro Marte, bishop of the Diocese of Our Lady of Altagracia.
José Ignacio Paliza, Administrative Minister of the Presidency; Víctor Bisonó, Minister of Industry and Commerce; David Collado, Minister of Tourism; José Marte Piantini, president of the Civil Aviation Board, along with other government officials and businessmen.
Similarly, the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Alfredo Acheco; the Ministers of Public Works, Deligne Ascension; Labor, Luis Miguel de Camps and the general directors of Customs, Eduardo Sanz Lovatón; of Migration, Enrique García.
