CargoMax International Inc. +1 450 619 6034 Get a quote
  1. Home
  2. Destinations
  3. Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic

Shipping to the Dominican Republic from the USA and Canada

RORO vessels to Santo Domingo, containers to Rio Haina and Caucedo, oversized cargo on flat racks. Sailings from Newark, Baltimore, Jacksonville and Port Everglades, and from Montreal and Halifax, with our appointed agent in Santo Domingo for customs and delivery.

Get a quote to the DRNext vessels to the DR
  • Discharge portsSanto Domingo (RORO) · Rio Haina · Caucedo
  • RORO transit6 to 10 days from Newark or Baltimore
  • Container transit10 days from Montreal · 20 from Halifax
  • Agent in the DRSanto Domingo · +1 829-956-5190 · 4.8 ★ on Google
Services to the Dominican Republic

Three ways to ship to the DR. One forwarder.

The Dominican Republic is our busiest lane. Each service below has its own page with rates factors, documents and the port it uses.

  • Most booked

    RORO shipping to Santo Domingo

    Cars, pickups, trucks, buses and machinery driven aboard at Newark, Baltimore, Davisville or Jacksonville and driven off in Santo Domingo.

  • Container shipping to Rio Haina and Caucedo

    20' and 40' full containers from Montreal, Halifax and the U.S. East Coast. Commercial cargo, household goods, and vehicles with belongings.

  • Oversized and project cargo

    Excavators, transformers, boats and plant equipment on flat racks, open tops or as breakbulk, with lashing plans and port handling arranged.

From your city

Shipping from Canada or New York? Start with your city.

The route to the Dominican Republic depends on where the cargo starts. These pages show the port, the pickup and the transit from each city.

Live board

Next vessels to the Dominican Republic

Real vessels, real cut-offs, straight from our booking system. Only sailings that call a Dominican port are shown.

Import rules

What the DGA asks for at the port.

The Dirección General de Aduanas clears every import. These are the rules that decide whether your cargo is released in days or sits in the yard.

Updated 22 Sep 2026 · confirm at booking

Vehicles

Passenger vehicles must be five model years old or newer; trucks over 5 tons, fifteen years. Right-hand drive units are not admitted. The consignee needs an RNC or cédula, and the original title travels with the shipment. Duties combine an 18% ITBIS, a first-registration tax based on the CIF value, and a tariff that is lower for hybrids and electric vehicles.

Containers

Commercial cargo needs a commercial invoice, packing list and the consignee's RNC. Household goods for returning residents can enter under Law 168-67 with proof of two years abroad. Food, pharmaceuticals and agricultural equipment need a permit from the ministry concerned before the vessel arrives.

Oversized cargo

Over-height and over-width units need a road permit from the port to the site, arranged by our office in advance. Caucedo handles the heaviest lifts; Rio Haina is closer to the capital for road delivery.

A planning summary, not customs advice. The DGA and the ministries revise rules, duties and age limits, and the version in force on your shipping date is the one that applies. Our agent in Santo Domingo confirms it for your cargo when you book.

On the ground

One agent for every Dominican port.

Whether your cargo arrives by RORO in Santo Domingo or by container in Rio Haina or Caucedo, the same appointed CargoMax agent takes it from the ship to the door, on our file number. Call or write in Spanish or English.

CargoMax agent office, Santo Domingo

Mercedes Amiama Blandino No. 74, esq. Calle Timoteo Ogando, Suite A
Santo Domingo 10140, Dominican Republic
+1 829-956-5190 dr@cargomaxintl.com
Office hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00 (AST)
Ports handled
Santo Domingo RORO, Rio Haina, Caucedo
Languages
Spanish, English
Documents

Papers to prepare.

Scans are enough to book. The originals follow with the shipment, or by courier to our agent in Santo Domingo.

  • Original title or bill of sale, vehicles
  • Commercial invoice and packing list, containers
  • Consignee RNC or cédula and phone
  • Shipper photo ID
  • VIN and dimensions, or container load list
  • Permits for food, pharma or agricultural equipment
More on the Dominican Republic

Guides and industries.

Delivery in the DR

From the port to any address in the country.

Our appointed agent in Santo Domingo clears the cargo and can deliver it door to door. Delivery is quoted per address, together with the ocean freight.

  • Santo Domingo and Santo Domingo Este
  • Santiago de los Caballeros and the Cibao
  • Punta Cana, Bávaro and La Romana
  • San Pedro de Macorís
  • Puerto Plata and the north coast
  • Any other address, quoted on request

Delivery availability and cost are confirmed with the quote.

Guides

Before you ship to the Dominican Republic.

Route map

How cargo reaches the Dominican Republic.

The ports on this map come from the sailings in the CargoMax booking system and from our carrier contracts. Transit times are from recent sailings and change with each vessel.

Map of CargoMax routes to the Dominican Republic: containers from Montreal, Halifax and Port Everglades, RORO from Newark, Baltimore, Davisville, Jacksonville and Port Everglades
ContainerRORORailSources: CargoMax booking system and carrier contracts, November 2026.
Loading pointDischarge portModeAt sea, recent sailings
Montreal, CanadaRio HainaContainerAbout 5 days
Montreal, CanadaCaucedoContainerAbout 7 days
Halifax, CanadaCaucedoContainerAbout 19 days
Halifax, CanadaRio HainaContainerAbout 20 days
Port Everglades, FL, USACaucedo or SansouciContainerConfirmed at booking
Jacksonville, FL, USASanto DomingoROROAbout 3 days
Baltimore, MD, USASanto DomingoROROAbout 5 days
Newark, NJ, USASanto DomingoROROAbout 8 days
Davisville, RI, USASanto DomingoROROAbout 9 days
Port Everglades, FL, USASanto Domingo (Sansouci)ROROConfirmed at booking
Toronto, CanadaMontreal or HalifaxRailA few days, booked with the sailing
Questions

Shipping to the DR, answered.

Which port should I ship to in the Dominican Republic?

RORO vehicles discharge at Santo Domingo. Containers go to Rio Haina, just west of the capital, or to Caucedo, the deep-water terminal 25 km east. We pick the port by carrier schedule and by where the cargo is going inland.

I live in Montreal or Toronto. Where does my cargo leave from?

From Montreal, containers sail direct from the Port of Montreal; from Toronto, they go by rail to Montreal or Halifax first. Vehicles from both cities are trucked to Newark or Baltimore for RORO. Each city has its own page with the route and the pickup details.

How long does shipping to the Dominican Republic take?

RORO from Newark or Baltimore reaches Santo Domingo in 6 to 10 days. Containers from Montreal take about 10 days to Rio Haina and 12 to Caucedo; from Halifax about 20 days. Real dates are on the board above.

Do you clear customs in the Dominican Republic?

Yes. Our appointed agent in Santo Domingo works with the customs broker, can settle the port charges for you, and arranges delivery to Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana or anywhere on the island.

Can I ship household goods with my car?

Not on RORO. In a container, yes: the vehicle and personal effects travel together on one bill of lading. Returning residents may qualify for duty exemptions under Law 168-67; ask us before you pack.

Dominican Republic desk

Tell us what you are sending to the DR.

A vehicle, a container or a machine. You get the vessel, the cut-off, the port and the rate in one reply.

Request a quote