Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico
Freight Shipping from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is one of the busiest trade lanes out of the Dominican Republic, and one of the closest. Puente Freight moves commercial cargo, pallets, and full or shared containers from Santo Domingo and other DR ports to San Juan and the rest of the island.
- Modes
- Ocean · Air
- Equipment
- FCL · LCL · Pallets
- Pickup
- Anywhere in the DR
- Support
- 24/7 Support
What we ship to Puerto Rico
Tell us what you are moving and we will plan the right way to send it. Typical cargo on this lane includes:
- Food and beverage products
- Building materials
- Retail and wholesale goods
- Machinery and equipment
- Personal effects and household goods
Our Puerto Rico shipping services
One team handles the shipment from the pickup in the Dominican Republic to the paperwork for the destination.
- Ocean freight, full container (FCL) and shared container (LCL)
- Air freight for urgent cargo
- Pickup anywhere in the Dominican Republic
- Export documentation and customs coordination
U.S. Customs and FDA: good to know before you ship
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, so cargo arriving there clears U.S. Customs (CBP). Food, cosmetics and some other products may also need FDA requirements met before shipping.
We help you get the paperwork right the first time so your cargo isn't held at the port. For the general documents and permits needed on the Dominican side, see our import and export requirements FAQ.
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico by sea and by air?
Yes. We arrange ocean freight in full containers (FCL) or shared containers (LCL), and air freight when cargo is urgent. Tell us what you are shipping and we will recommend the best option.
Do I need to meet FDA requirements to ship to Puerto Rico?
Food, cosmetics and some other products may need FDA requirements met before shipping, and all cargo clears U.S. Customs (CBP) because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. We review your product and documents before booking.
Can you pick up my cargo anywhere in the Dominican Republic?
Yes. We arrange pickup across the Dominican Republic and ship from Santo Domingo and other DR ports to San Juan and the rest of the island.
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Before you ship: import and export requirements
Registrations, permits, documents and taxes for the Dominican Republic, answered in one place.
Read the import and export FAQNo rate sheets
What affects your price
Every shipment is priced on its own details. These are the factors a freight agent looks at when preparing your quote.
Estimate volume and weightMode of transport
Ocean (LCL or FCL), air or RORO. Air is fastest; ocean is usually the most economical for heavy or bulky cargo.
Volume and weight
Ocean freight is mostly priced by volume (CBM); air freight by actual or volumetric weight, whichever is greater.
Origin and destination
The ports or airports involved, the distance, and current carrier schedules and surcharges on that lane.
Container type
A 20', 40', 40' high cube, reefer, flat-rack or open-top container each has its own cost.
Customs clearance
Duties and taxes are set by the authorities, not by us, and depend on the goods, their value and their classification.
Cargo insurance
Optional coverage is based on the declared value of your goods.
Pickup and door delivery
Collecting at your door or delivering to an address adds trucking, compared with port-to-port or drop-off.
Request a quote
Tell us about your shipment
Fill in what you know — a freight agent will review it and contact you with a quote. Prefer to chat? Message our Dominican office on WhatsApp.