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Punta Cana, La Altagracia. – DP World in the Dominican Republic and Punta Cana Free Trade Zone (PCFTZ), a company of the Puntacana Group, announced the inaugural flight of Uniworld Air Cargo at the Punta Cana Air Cargo Hub, marking the incorporation of the airline into this multimodal platform managed in partnership by both entities, a milestone that expands the air cargo service offering in the region.
In 2022, the two organizations signed a strategic alliance to develop this logistics center, combining DP World's global experience and world-class standards with the strategic position and connectivity of Punta Cana Airport (PUJ). This agreement consolidated the international leadership of both companies, uniting global infrastructure and air connectivity in a single proposal.
With the arrival of the new cargo plane, a regular air transport service is initiated, aimed at the movement of goods in transit from South America, Central America, and the Caribbean to Europe. The service will operate with two weekly frequencies —Saturdays and Tuesdays— and will allow the mobilization of an average of 120 tons per month.
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The operations will focus on perishable cargo such as flowers and fruits, pharmaceuticals, parcels, and dry cargo. The goods will be connected from Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru with high-frequency commercial flights to cities such as Madrid, Frankfurt, and London, with the possibility of incorporating Canada in the future. "This progress reinforces the strategic vision of both companies: to turn Punta Cana into a key regional connection point, offering greater international connectivity for exporters and importers, more stable and predictable services, and contributing to the dynamization of the economy, increasing competitiveness against other logistics platforms in the region," said Manuel Martínez, CEO of DP World in the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana Air Cargo Hub has a modern infrastructure that guarantees efficiency and speed in cargo handling. In this air cargo terminal, the total volume mobilized as of the end of 2025 reached more than 33,000 tons, including import, export, and transit; which represents a 15% increase compared to 2024. It has approximately 4,000 square meters of cold rooms for perishable products, specialized processes for cargo in transit with reduced transfer times, ramps and direct connections for cargo and commercial flights, as well as security services and specialized equipment for different types of merchandise. "This project marks a milestone for the region, consolidating Punta Cana as a strategic center for innovation and air logistics. With this infrastructure, we not only strengthen international connectivity, but also boost economic development and the generation of quality jobs in the area," said Ebell De Castro, general manager of Punta Cana Free Trade Zone (PCFTZ). Also, Romen González, CEO of UniWorld Air Cargo, emphasized that "the inauguration of this flight from Punta Cana represents much more than the opening of a new route for UniWorld Air Cargo; it is the execution of a strategic vision that positions the Punta Cana Air Hub as a gateway to Europe. This is a significant day for our operation, for our clients and for the human team that makes each flight possible. From Punta Cana we continue to build connections that boost trade, strengthen trust and generate real opportunities for the region." This new service joins the arrival of the first cargo plane in 2024, which allowed the validation of the infrastructure and specialized processes of the terminal, laying the groundwork for the current expansion and the sustained increase in international cargo traffic. About DP World Trade is the vital part of the global economy, as it creates opportunities and improves the quality of life of people around the world. DP World exists to make global trade flow better, changing what is possible for customers and the communities we serve around the world. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees distributed across 75 countries on six continents, DP World is driving trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that is future-ready. We are rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses —Ports and Terminals, Maritime Services, Logistics and Technology— and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create more robust and efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way trade is done in the world. About Punta Cana Free Trade Zone It is the first Air Logistics Center, Industrial and Free Zone Park in the Caribbean. With an extension of 742,160 m2 of land, the project contributes to the sustained economic growth of the area. This development has created thousands of jobs and has positioned Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic as leaders in trade and foreign investment internationally. puntacanafreetradezone.com/es/ About UniWorld Air Cargo It is a cargo airline based in Panama, specializing in efficient, safe, and reliable air logistics solutions for the region and international markets. With a dedicated fleet and a highly qualified team, it connects strategic destinations, offering personalized services that respond to the needs of modern commerce, with high operational standards, regulatory compliance, and a firm commitment to excellence and innovation in air cargo transportation. www.uniworldaircargo.com About Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) Opened in 1983, it is the first private aerodrome for international commercial use in the world, the one with the highest traffic in the Dominican Republic and the one with the greatest connectivity in the Caribbean, connecting 64 cities and 26 countries around the world, mobilizing eight million passengers a year. It has two runways, 27 boarding gates, 30 aircraft parking spaces and three VIP lounges. It also has its own Recycling and Incineration Center, where 60% of the waste it generates is recycled. Punta Cana Airport has been awarded in the last 6 years as the “Best Airport by Size and Region” in the category of 5 to 15 million passengers in the Caribbean and Latin America. In addition, it has received on two occasions the certification for the “Best Hygiene Measures by Region” for the prevention of COVID-19, awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI). For more information, visit https://www.puntacanainternationalairport.com/en
