Haina Occidental Port

The Haina Occidental Port is located in the Haina River, Haina, Dominican Republic. This harbor is only used for cargo operations incoming from several countries in the Caribbean zone.

Overview

Haina Port has two terminals, which are located in both sides of the Haina River. The oldest Terminal is named Haina Occidental Terminal (which is the current name of the Port), and the newest terminal is named Haina Oriental Terminal.

This port has the biggest maritime movement in the island, and it was one of the first harbors built in the country.

In the beginning the port had only one terminal and handled military operations, too.

Port information

Location: 18°25′18″N 70°1′10″W / 18.42167°N 70.01944°W / 18.42167; -70.01944Coordinates: 18°25′18″N 70°1′10″W / 18.42167°N 70.01944°W / 18.42167; -70.01944
Local time: UTC−4
Weather/climate/prevailing winds: From May 15 until September 15
Climate: mostly sunny, tropical. Hurricane season runs from June to November
Prevailing winds: direction ENE–ESE
Average temperature range: 28–30 °C

References

Haina Port info (English)

Ports and Harbors in the Dominican Republic

Active	Port of Santo Domingo Haina Occidental Port Multimodal Caucedo Port Port of Puerto Plata Port of Boca Chica Port of San Pedro de Macoris Central Romana Port Cayo Levantado Port Manzanillo Port Port of Cabo Rojo Port of Barahona Port of Azua

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