Episode 10

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2nd Mar 2026

Episode 10: Beyond Beaches and Sun: The Potential of the Caribbean Sea to Articulate Trade

Cuando uno piensa en el Mar Caribe, lo primero que viene a la mente son vacaciones bajo el sol, pero esta región es mucho más que eso. Localizada entre América del Norte y América del Sur, el Caribe no solo conecta las dos mitades del continente sino que también sirve como la entrada para el comercio marítimo transatlántico, redistribuyéndolo hacia las Américas. Con eso en mente, el crecimiento de las Zonas Económicas Especiales (ZEEs) adyacentes al puerto sirve como un catalizador para el comercio en la región, brindando valor agregado al cliente y estimulando desarrollo económico. En este episodio, conversamos con Manuel Martínez, CEO de DP World en República Dominicana sobre los beneficios específicos de las ZEEs y los requerimientos para su implementación exitosa. Let's talk about it.

Puedes encontrar más información sobre el evento en www.tocworldwide.com

English Translation below:

When one thinks about the Caribbean Sea, one mainly thinks about the beach holidays and sun, but this region is so much more than that. Located between North and South America, the Caribbean not only connects the two halves of the continent but also serves a gateway to Trans-Atlantic cargo flows, redistributing it into the Americas. With that in mind, the growth of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) serves as a catalyst for trade in the region, bringing added value to the customer and igniting economic development. In this episode, we chat with Manuel Martínez, CEO of DP World Dominicana (in the Dominican Republic) about the benefits of SEZs, their benefits and requirements for a successful implementation. Let's talk about it.

You can find more information about the event at www.tocworldwide.com

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