DP World has completed the first construction phase of Warehouse 8 at its Economic Zone in Caucedo, Dominican Republic. The facility is expected to provide approximately 57,000 square metres of warehousing and distribution space upon full completion, strengthening the connection between port operations, storage and regional supply chains.
The milestone, announced in a DP World statement on 3 November 2026, marks progress on a phased development adjacent to the Port of Caucedo. Construction is continuing, with the operator positioning the warehouse as part of an integrated logistics environment serving manufacturers, distributors and logistics providers across the Caribbean and the Americas.
Warehouse 8: Completed First Phase, Further Capacity to Come
The first phase of construction is now complete, although DP World has not disclosed the area delivered during this initial stage or a timetable for the remaining works. Once fully developed, Warehouse 8 will cover approximately 613,500 square feet, equivalent to 57,000 square metres.
A 57,000-Sqm Facility Under Phased Development
The building is designed to accommodate companies requiring flexible warehousing and distribution facilities. Its planned services include inventory management, storage and value-added logistics, with adaptable space intended to support different operating requirements.
The project’s principal characteristics are:
- Construction status: First phase completed, with further development planned.
- Planned total area: Approximately 57,000 square metres upon full completion.
- Intended activities: Warehousing, inventory management, distribution and value-added logistics.
- Employment potential: An estimated 300 to 500 jobs as customer occupancy and operations expand.
The employment figure remains a projection rather than a confirmed number of positions already created. DP World has also not published the warehouse’s individual construction cost, confirmed tenant commitments or expected date of full commercial operation.
The Customs Perimeter Linking Warehouse and Port
Warehouse 8’s operational significance lies in its location within DP World Economic Zone in Caucedo, which is directly connected to the neighbouring maritime terminal. Rather than functioning as an isolated storage facility, the development is intended to form part of a broader system combining port infrastructure, warehousing and distribution services.
One Logistics Environment, Multiple Services
According to DP World, the Economic Zone and the Port of Caucedo share a customs perimeter, with customs services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This arrangement provides a common customs-controlled environment for cargo movements between port facilities and logistics operations.
Jorge Diaz, Vice President of Economic Zones at DP World Dominican Republic, highlighted the ability to connect these activities “within a single customs-controlled environment.”
For freight forwarders, manufacturers and distributors, the model brings several logistics functions into one location. Cargo arriving through the port can be handled within an ecosystem that combines storage, inventory management and subsequent distribution, subject to applicable customs procedures.
The potential operational benefits include fewer interfaces between separate facilities and closer coordination of supply chain activities. However, DP World has not published Warehouse 8-specific figures demonstrating reductions in handling times, transport costs or cargo dwell times.
The development also illustrates a broader regional interest in locating logistics facilities close to maritime infrastructure. In Aruba, for example, authorities have been examining a proposed free zone expansion near Barcadera Cargo Port. While that initiative remains at the planning stage, Caucedo has already completed an initial construction phase of its new warehouse.
A Warehouse Milestone Within Caucedo’s Wider Investment Programme
Warehouse 8 forms part of DP World’s continuing development of Caucedo as a regional port and logistics platform. The company has pursued a broader infrastructure programme covering the maritime terminal, its adjacent Free Trade Zone and supporting logistics facilities.
In May 2025, DP World signed a US$760 million memorandum of understanding with the Dominican government covering proposed port and free trade zone expansion. The programme allocated US$380 million to each component, with plans to increase annual container-handling capacity from 2.5 million to approximately 3.1 million TEUs.
A further US$100 million investment was announced in May 2026 to expand warehousing and logistics infrastructure at Caucedo. These announcements concern wider development programmes; neither establishes a specific investment value for Warehouse 8.
Manuel Martinez, CEO of DP World Dominican Republic, described the completed phase as “another milestone in our continued investment in Caucedo”, linking the warehouse to the operator’s longer-term development strategy.
The wider port expansion has already been examined in LATITUDE15’s analysis of DP World’s Caucedo expansion plans, including infrastructure, capacity and operational competitiveness.
For Warehouse 8, the distinction remains between construction progress and future operating capacity. The first phase has been completed, while the full 57,000-square-metre facility, its occupancy and its eventual contribution to logistics activity have yet to be documented as completed outcomes.
FAQ
Is DP World’s Warehouse 8 fully completed?
No. As of 3 November 2026, DP World had confirmed completion of the first construction phase only. The company has not announced a final completion date for the entire facility.
How large will Warehouse 8 be when completed?
Warehouse 8 is designed to provide approximately 57,000 square metres, or 613,500 square feet, of warehousing and distribution space. DP World has not specified how much of that area was delivered in the first phase.
How does Warehouse 8 connect to the Port of Caucedo?
Warehouse 8 is located within DP World Economic Zone, adjacent to the Port of Caucedo. Both facilities share a customs perimeter, with customs services available around the clock to support cargo handling and distribution.
