Dubai, UAE – DP World Group DB World and the government of the Dominican Republic announced additional investments worth US$100 million (about 367 million dirhams). Fully dedicated to the infrastructure expansion of the DB World Free Zone’s warehousing and logistics services in Cosido.
This investment represents an extension of the ongoing and joint efforts aimed at improving the group’s operational system.
This major investment step was unveiled during the 12th World Conference on Free Zones 2026. This new financing package adds to the group’s proven investment record, which previously saw the allocation of US$760 million.
expansion plans
These integrated and intensive efforts lay a solid foundation for strengthening the role of the Dominican Republic as a pivotal center and giant for manufacturing and logistics services in the Americas.
This investment comes as an extension of the memorandum of understanding concluded between DB World Group and the government of the Dominican Republic in May 2025. For which a huge budget estimated at 760 million US dollars was allocated. This framework memorandum focused on formulating and implementing comprehensive expansion plans to improve the capacity of the Port of Cosido and its free zone.
infrastructure
Under this joint cooperation with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Small and Medium Enterprises, these new investments will be directed towards supporting and developing an advanced generation of storage service infrastructure. Enhancing the operational efficiency and logistical capabilities of the project.
This coordination will also contribute to consolidating integration between port services, the free zone and the logistics system in COSIDO. To enhance its readiness to respond efficiently to growing regional demand.
