CIWA Transportation is a North American firm dedicated to the strategic promotion, development, and consulting of high-value logistics and transportation infrastructure across Latin America and the Caribbean. Our approach blends innovation, technical expertise, and strategic vision to drive global connectivity.
About Us
Solutions that generate change
Strategic Expertise
Proven Partnership
Sustainable Development
Organizational Memberships
Meet Our Team
Managing Partner Board Member \\
Juan Carlos Ventura
Juan Carlos Ventura is a seasoned investor, advisor, and operator with over two decades of experience spanning real estate and hospitality development, critical infrastructure, logistics, and life sciences. As Managing Partner of CIWA Transportation, Mr. Ventura leads the investment, development, and operation of transportation infrastructure projects designed to deliver efficient, scalable cargo solutions across both emerging and developed markets.
Partner Board Member\\
Walter Revell
Mr. Walter Revell is Chairman of Revell Investments International, Chairman Emeritus of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Chairman of SYMX Holdings, Chairman of International Finance Bank and former Secretary of Transportation for the State of Florida among a storied career. He also served as Chairman and CEO of H.J. Ross Associates & Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan (PBS&J). Mr. Revell has been deeply involved in major transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the United States and internationally.
Strategic Alliance
Infrastructure Construction
One of the largest and most diversified U.S. infrastructure construction companies with more than $12 billion USD in revenue. The second largest Hispanic-owned company in the United States, with more than 20,000 employees in North America.
Engineering & Architecture
Multi-disciplinary infrastructure services firm dating back 114 years that provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services with 4400 professionals worldwide producing industry award winning designs.
Transportation & Logistics
A full-service, asset-light transportation provider with 30 years as a trusted reliable source for asset-based logistics services, ocean shipping, NVOCC, and 3PL services throughout North America, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Virgin Islands.
Affiliated Partners
CIFI - Inter-American Corporation
Leading infrastructure financier with $1.7B+ invested across 200+ projects in Latin America
Squire Patton Boggs
Global law firm with 1,500+ lawyers across 40+ offices providing comprehensive legal services
Grupo Pages
A group of communication, reputation, and advertising companies with over 50 years of experience building purposeful and trustworthy brands in the Dominican Republic and the region
Orchestra Finance
Independent investment banking with $10B+ in project financing experience globally
Alliance Strength
- Strategic port partnerships across the Caribbean region
DP World Caucedo
A state-of-the-art deep-water terminal and free zone, DP World Caucedo is the Dominican Republic’s main hub for transshipment in the Caribbean, strategically positioned near key international maritime routes.
Port of Haina
One of the country’s oldest and busiest ports, Haina handles a significant share of the Dominican Republic’s import and export cargo, serving as a key gateway for industrial and consumer goods.
Santo Domingo (Capital City)
The oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas, Santo Domingo is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the Dominican Republic’s political, cultural, and economic capital.
Santiago (Second-largest City)
Known as the “Heart of the Cibao Valley,” Santiago is the Dominican Republic’s industrial and agricultural powerhouse, with a thriving economy centered on tobacco, textiles, and finance.
Foreign Direct Investments In The Spotlight
Pueblo Viejo : Mine Expansion
$2.1B
The Pueblo Viejo mine expansion, worth US$2.1b, extends operations beyond 2040 and includes a June 2025 resettlement deal.
Cemex : Asset Sale
$950M
Cemex agreed to sell its Dominican operations and Haiti export business to Cementos Progreso Holdings for US$950m.
DP World : Caucedo Port
$760M
DP World signed a $760m MOU to expand Caucedo Port, raising capacity to 3.1m TEUs and adding 225 hectares for a Free Trade Zone.
APM Terminals : Panama Canal Rail
$77M
APM Terminals bought the 76 km Panama Canal Railway, linking Atlantic and Pacific, with $77m revenue in 2023.
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