ANRD explains that costs have increased due to international factors, but remain below the levels recorded in 2024 and have no impact on national supply
SANTO DOMINGO. – Amid an international scenario marked by tensions and adjustments in the logistics chain, the Dominican Republic Shipping Association (ANRD) assured that the maritime system connecting the country continues to operate stably, despite the recent increase in transportation costs.
Through a post on its Instagram, the entity explained that the increase in maritime freight rates in recent weeks is due to external factors that directly affect global trade, including the increased cost of marine fuel (bunker) and geopolitical variables that impact the routes and operating conditions of the sector.
The ANRD specified that, although variations of around 25% have been recorded in transport costs, these increases start from a lower base when compared to the levels reached in 2024, a period in which freight experienced considerably higher peaks.
An adjustment within the global dynamic
Far from being attributed to isolated decisions within the sector, the organization stressed that these movements are part of the structural behavior of the international maritime market.
In that regard, he explained that factors such as global supply and demand, vessel operating costs, and insurance premiums continue to be key determinants in setting transportation rates.
He also highlighted that international indicators such as the World Container Index reflect a trend aligned with these adjustments, which reinforces the need to interpret the phenomenon within its global context.
Without disruptions in the country
In the case of the Dominican Republic, the ANRD indicated that there have been no interruptions in maritime connectivity or in the flow of goods, because the country's main trade routes are not directly exposed to areas of greater international tension.
This condition has allowed the impact to be concentrated mainly on cost adjustments, without affecting the continuity of services or the supply to the national market.
"The current effects are more due to variations in transportation costs than to operational disruptions," the entity explained in its publication.
Technical reading and constant monitoring
The organization emphasized the importance of analyzing these changes from a technical perspective, based on data and an understanding of the dynamics that govern international maritime trade.
Along those lines, he reiterated the need to maintain continuous monitoring of the global environment, as well as to strengthen coordination among the various actors in the logistics chain, with the aim of anticipating scenarios and mitigating possible impacts.
The ANRD concluded that a proper interpretation of these movements allows us to distinguish between temporary increases in costs and real situations of logistical crisis, thus contributing to a more balanced view of the current situation.
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