Dominicans say shipping community ready for DR-CAFTA

Dominicans say shipping community ready for DR-CAFTA The head of the Association of Dominican Shipping Companies says Dominican Republic ports and shipping companies are ready to handle increased volumes related to the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA).
   A report in Dominican Today said that Gustavo Tavares said the Dominican Customs has done a good job in preparing for changes related to the trade agreement. He also noted improvements at the ports of Rio Haina, Caucedo, and La Romana have improved efficiencies and meet new international standards for port security, he noted.