Multimodal Caucedo Port

The Multimodal Caucedo Port is located in Caucedo, Boca Chica, Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic. This harbor is only used for cargo operations incoming from several countries in the Caribbean zone and is the youngest and the most modern port in the island.

Overview

Caucedo Port has one container terminal, which is located next to Las Americas International Airport. The terminal was built in 2003 by the private sector.

This port has the 30% of the maritime cargo movement in the island, only surpassed by the Haina Occidental Port.

Port information

CAU - CAUCEDO
Location: 18°25′28″N 69°37′45″W / 18.42444°N 69.62917°W / 18.42444; -69.62917Coordinates: 18°25′28″N 69°37′45″W / 18.42444°N 69.62917°W / 18.42444; -69.62917
Local time: UTC−4
Weather/climate/prevailing winds: From May 15 until September 15
Climate: mostly sunny, tropical. Hurricane season runs from June to November
Prevailing winds: direction ENE–ESE
Average temperature range: 28C–30 °C

References

Multimodal Caucedo Port (Spanish)

Ports and Harbors in the Dominican Republic

Active	Port of Santo Domingo Haina Occidental Port Multimodal Caucedo Port Port of Puerto Plata Port of Boca Chica Port of San Pedro de Macoris Central Romana Port Cayo Levantado Port Manzanillo Port Port of Cabo Rojo Port of Barahona Port of Azua

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