SHIPPING TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

If you are shipping to the Dominican Republic, Cargomax International has the best service, the best transit times, and the best rates from the USA and Canada. We have offices in North America and Santo Domingo to assist you in real time, no matter what you need.

With our online tools for pricing, booking, tracking, and documentation, we can assure the best service in the logistics industry.

SHIPPING SERVICES TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

RO/RO SHIPPING SERVICES TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Ro/Ro (Roll on/Roll off) Shipping service to Santo Domingo:

Ro/Ro (Roll on/Roll off) shipping service to Santo Domingo: For transporting automobiles, cars, vehicles, buses, ambulances, fire trucks, tractor trucks, all other types of trucks, trailers, machinery, and much more, this is the most secure way of shipping via ocean transportation. Why? Because RO/RO carrier vessels have special inclines (ramps) constructed to enable vehicles to be loaded on and off the vessel using the vehicle’s own power. This is the safest, easiest, and most convenient way to transport drivable vehicles across continents.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SEND A VEHICLE TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC?

The shipping cost for a vehicle to various ports in the Dominican Republic varies based on specific information. To obtain an accurate quote, please provide the following details:

-If door-to-port service is required, include the pickup address.

-The vehicle’s dimensions (length x width x height) and weight which are typically found on the title registration (note: the vehicle must be weighed before loading to comply with VGM SOLAS requirements);

-Preferred port of destination.

CONTAINER SHIPPING SERVICES TO CAUCEDO,RIO HAINA, AND PUERTO PLATA

Cargomax International provides comprehensive ocean container services from Canada, China, Europe, and the East Coast of the United States to the Dominican Republic, serving major ports including Caucedo, Rio Haina and Puerto Plata. Our offerings utilize cellular vessels for direct sailings and transshipments, equipped with a range of container types such as 20’ STD Dry, 40’ STD Dry, 40’ HC Dry, 45’ STD Dry, and various specialized containers.

The cost of shipping a container to the Dominican Republic can vary widely. Prices are influenced by multiple factors, including the

-Type of commodity,

-The preferred container type and size.

-The weight of the cargo, (including packing and goods)

For the specific service options like door-to-port moves add the following information:

-Complete details about your shipment needs,

-Loading warehouse address for door-to-port services

This will allow us to offer a tailored quote that best fits your requirements.

LO/LO LIFT ON/ LIFT OFF SHIPPING SERVICES TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Cargomax International provides Lo/Lo (lift on/lift off) services for project cargo via breakbulk vessels from major ports on the East Coast of the USA and Canada to various destinations in the Dominican Republic, including Caucedo, Rio Haina and Puerto Plata. Services are also available from ports in China and Europe, with regular calls from the US East Coast and inducement options from other origins.

To accurately provide a quote for our Lo/Lo services, we require the following details sent via email:

-A photo and of the unit,

-Dimensions (length x width x height),

-Unit’s weight (including packing and unit)

-It is also crucial to include diagrams showing the lifting and pulling points for rolling cargo.

-Preferred port of destination.

These details are essential for ensuring safe and efficient handling of your cargo. Please provide all necessary information to help us give you the best possible service.

OOG (OUT OF GAUGE CARGO) SHIPPING SERVICES TO CAUCEDO, RIO HAINA AND PUERTO PLATA

How much it cost to ship cargo with OOG service to the Dominican Republic?

Shipping costs for Out of Gauge (OOG) services to the Dominican Republic depend on various factors, much like the Lo/Lo services. The size and dimensions of the cargo, along with the distribution of its weight, are critical to determine handling requirements. Unlike Lo/Lo services where cargo is lifted on and off the vessel, OOG cargo is secured on specialized equipment such as 20’, 40’, or 45’ Flat Rack containers, or 60’ to 90’ Mafi trailers. It is further stabilized and secured using blocks, braces, straps, and chains to ensure safe transportation. To receive a detailed quote for your specific shipping needs, please provide all relevant details about your cargo.

To accurately provide a quote for our Lo/Lo services, we require the following details sent via email:

-A photo and of the unit,

-Dimensions (length x width x height),

-Unit’s weight (including packing and unit)

-It is also crucial to include diagrams showing the lifting and pulling points for rolling cargo.

-Preferred port of destination.

These details are essential for ensuring safe and efficient handling of your cargo. Please provide all necessary information to help us give you the best possible service.

ABOUT DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern side of the island of Hispaniola, with Haiti on the western side. In recent times the Dominican Republic has been one of the most vibrant economies in the Caribbean. Its traditional exports have been tobacco, coffee, and sugar. But the small country has expanded its mining industry greatly, along with tourism and finance. The Dominican Republic is also the third most populous country in the Caribbean, with three of its ten million residents living in the capital city of Santo Domingo.

The Dominican Republic is the 8th largest economy in Latin America, and the largest in the Caribbean. It is home to the largest gold mine in Latin America, and the mining industry is growing fast. Tourism is also a fast-growing industry, accounting for 1 billion in annual earnings. The other main industries are ferronickel mining, textiles, cement production, tobacco, and sugarcane.

Many entrepreneurs struggle to find a reliable logistics partner to transport their cargo overseas. In this scenario, picking the right logistics partner makes all the difference to ensure your shipment will have a successful outcome. Our brand is known among major importers in Dominican Republic.

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES

- • Bill of Sale or Commercial Invoice (signed by notary from the same state)
  • Original Bill of Lading
  • Original Title Registration of the unit (made to the consigne)

INFORMATION REQUIRED ON COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTATION

• Véhicule Make
• Véhicule Model
• Color of véhicle
• Year of véhicle Manufacture
• Engine CC
• Serial or Vin Number
• Actual weight
• Number of Axles for high and Heavy Commodities

YEAR OF MANIFACTURE RESTRICTIONS FOR IMPORT

Vehicles:

• 2024 = July 1^st , 2028 to June 30^th, 2029.
• 2025 = July 1^st , 2029 to June 30^th, 2030.
• 2026 = July 1^st , 2030 to June 30t^th, 2031.

Tractor Heads

• 2024 = July 1^st, 2038 to June 30^th, 2039.
• 2025 = July 1^st, 2039 to June 30^th, 2040.
• 2026 = July 1^st, 2040 to June 30^th, 2041.

Any other type of truck that has no restriction must be verified with a Customs Broker in the Dominican Republic or our colleagues at roro@cargomaxintl.com

• Trailers: There are no years of manufacture restrictions for these commodities.

Please verify with roro@cargomaxintl.com prior to importation.

• Specialized Trucks: There are no years of manufacture restrictions for these commodities, but they must be proven to have the proper specialized features that make them specialized trucks.

Please verify with roro@cargomaxintl.com prior to importation.

• Yellow Equipment Construction for Specialized Machinery such as Caterpillar, John Deer, Volvo CE, Komatsu, International, XCMG, Sany, Liebherr, Doosan, Zoomlion. There are no years of manufacture restrictions for these commodities.

Please verify with roro@cargomaxintl.com prior to importation.

For additional information regarding Customs formalities, please feel free to contact:

roro@cargomaxintl.com

Q&A General Question :

CAN I SEND A CAR TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC?

Yes, but you must make sure customs regulations are respected.

CAN I SEND A TRUCK TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC?

Yes, but you must make sure customs regulations are respected.

CAN I SEND MACHINERY TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC?

Yes, but you must make sure customs regulations are respected.

RORO SHIPPING SERVICE BY ORIGIN TERMINALS AND PORTS

For shipping vehicles, cars, trucks, trailers, container chassis, buses, construction equipment, oilfield equipment, mining equipment, or machinery, we offer Ro/Ro shipping services from various cities in Canada and the U.S. to Santo Domingo, with our combined bonded driver service from most Canadian and U.S. cities to most ports in the East and Gulf coasts of the United States.

Find below a list of Ro/Ro Shipping Service origin hub terminals servicing from the U.S. and Canada origins to Santo Domingo.

Ro/Ro services and OOG services come from the following city terminals and Ports of Loading:

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Brooklyn, New York

• Brunswick, Georgia

• Calgary, Alberta

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Edmonton, Alberta

• Port Everglades, Florida

• Galveston, Texas

• Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Houston, Texas

• Jacksonville, Florida

• Montreal, Quebec

• Miami, Florida

• Houston, Texas

• Newark, New Jersey

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Savannah, Georgia

• Tampa, Florida

• Toronto, Canada

Destinations: Santo Domingo, Rio Haina, Caucedo and Puerto Plata

For transportation rates into the Dominican Republic, please feel free to contact us at:

sales@cargomaxintl.com

Contact information

CARGOMAX INTERNATIONAL INC,
Dominican Republic customer service center
Calle, Francisco Pratt Ramírez, No 707, en Sánchez Quisquella
Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional, Republica Dominicana

Customs formalities information :
Email: info@cargomaxintl.com
Contact: Maria Jose David Sulvaran

Customer services information:
Email: info@cargomaxintl.com
Phone: 1-829-956-5190 Cell Phone: 1-809-440-8662

Pricing Email:
sales@cargomaxintl.com

Sales Department

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORT SHIPMENTS

COMMERCIAL CARGO

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

• For Organizations: RNC Number (Registro Nacional de Contribuyentes)

• For Citizens: Cedula Number (Cedula de Identificacion Nacional)

• Original bill of lading freighted.

• Commercial invoice/Bill of sale

• Original vehicle titles registrations (for vehicles only)

• Packing list

• Weight of merchandise (gross weight, net weight per package)

• Certificate of origin

• Sanitary or Phytosanitary Certificates: Perishable and food products require an agriculture document stamped by a food inspection agency control from the country of origin.

DONATION CARGO

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

• For Organizations: RNC Number (Registro Nacional de Contribuyentes)

• For Citizens: The Cedula Number (Cedula de Identificacion Nacional)

• Original bill of lading freighted.

• List of donated cargo with its value

• Weight of merchandise

PERSONAL EFFECTS AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

• For Citizens: The Cedula Number (Cedula de Identificacion Nacional)

• Original bill of lading freighted.

• List of household goods and personal effects with the value of each item.

• Weight of merchandise (gross weight, net weight per package)

• Contract signed with the logistic company.

You must make sure to comply with all authorized quantities limitations and items to be imported under personal effect and household goods.

Container and Ro/Ro routes services

Cargomax International guarantees these negotiated rates to most Dominican Republic ports and airports from the following list of countries: