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Industry Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó Urges the Logistics Sector to Continue Advancing in Unity with the Public Sector
The Minister of Industry, Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, urged the logistics sector to continue advancing in unity and synergy with the public sector, stating that “the country is moving forward, and not by inertia. It is driven by a logistics system that is dynamic, modern, and connected to the world and the future.”
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM) released yesterday the study titled “Impact Assessment of the Logistics Sector on the Dominican Economy”, which indicates that logistics contributed 3.14% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023, and is projected to increase to 3.78% over the next decade.
The analysis, conducted under the technical direction of Julio Lozano, with methodological support from Oxford Economics and local expertise from Datalityca, marks a technical milestone for the country. For the first time, the logistics sector was separated from the broader “Transport and Storage” category traditionally used by the Central Bank.
During the presentation of the report, Minister Bisonó highlighted that the Dominican Republic has five logistics centers and 33 companies in the sector that move over US\$2 billion annually and generate thousands of jobs.
“Our geographic position, combined with an intermodal logistics network—maritime, air, and land—makes us a natural connection point between the Americas, Europe, and Asia. And we are making the most of it,” he added.
In the maritime domain, the ports of Caucedo, Río Haina, and Santo Domingo are consolidating their position among the most efficient in the region. “Thanks to the adoption of advanced technology and the implementation of the ‘24-Hour Customs Clearance’ program, over 85,000 containers have been cleared in under a day. This has reduced the average clearance time by 40.96%, from 6 days and 22 hours to just 4 days and 2 hours,” said Minister Bisonó. He added, “This progress is no coincidence; it reflects a clear vision from President Luis Abinader, who has made logistics a State priority.”
Bisonó reiterated his call for the logistics sector to continue moving forward in unity with the public sector, “because the country is moving—and not by inertia. It is driven by a vibrant, modern logistics system, connected to the world and to the future.”
The presentation of the study was attended by representatives from the logistics sector, free trade zones, and officials from various public institutions.
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