Bitumen Supplier in the Dominican Republic: Grades, Specs and Delivery
Pro-Road Global supplies penetration-grade bitumen to the Dominican Republic. PEN 60/70 leads a range delivered to Caucedo in 2 days.
Pro-Road manufactures PEN 60/70, PEN 85/100 and PEN 120/150 in big bags of 1000 to 1300 kg. PEN 60/70 is the grade most requested for hot-mix paving. Every grade ships from our own plants with its technical datasheet. Below you will find the grade table, delivery details for Caucedo, and how the big-bag format is melted on site.
Product range
Which penetration grades does Pro-Road supply to the Dominican Republic?
Pro-Road supplies PEN 60/70, PEN 85/100 and PEN 120/150 penetration-grade bitumen to the Dominican Republic. Grade codes that link through open that grade’s datasheet.
| Grade | Type | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| PEN 60/70 | Penetration-grade bitumen, medium | General hot-mix paving, the grade most requested in the Dominican Republic |
| PEN 85/100 | Penetration-grade bitumen, soft | Hot mix for lighter-traffic and shaded routes |
| PEN 120/150 | Penetration-grade bitumen, softest | Surface treatment and patching binder |
For cold-applied surface work, Pro-Road also supplies bitumen emulsions for Dominican Republic.
Delivery
How does delivery to the Dominican Republic work?
Delivery works by container sailings to Caucedo. Sea transit takes 2 days.
Your quote confirms the sailing schedule and door-to-site timing for your order.
Penetration-grade bitumen and asphalt cement ship in big bags of 1000 to 1300 kg, or in drums. The minimum order is 24 MT, one full 40-foot container.
Melting
How do you melt bitumen from big bags?
You melt bitumen by heating the whole bag in a melting unit. Big bags are charged whole, so nobody cuts, breaks or shovels solid binder. Heat is applied indirectly, which protects the binder from scorching at the wall. Local overheating damages a binder, and controlled heating keeps it consistent.
The melted bitumen is drawn off to the distributor or the plant. Big-bag handling on site follows a few fixed steps:
- A big bag holds 1000 to 1300 kg and is lifted by its four lifting loops.
- A forklift, telehandler or crane with a spreader handles the bag on site.
- Bags are lifted level, one at a time.
- No special decanting equipment is needed to move a bag from the container to the melter.
Pro-Road sells the ASMELT bitumen melter and decanter for this step. A melting unit already on site takes the big-bag format directly.
Applications
Which penetration grade suits the Dominican Republic’s climate?
Hotter conditions and heavy traffic call for a harder grade, such as PEN 60/70. Cooler or lighter-traffic routes call for a softer grade, such as PEN 85/100 or PEN 120/150. Your quote confirms the grade against your project specification.
The Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Comunicaciones (MOPC) and INTRANT oversee road works and traffic regulation across the Dominican Republic. Year-round heat and steady heavy-truck traffic on national highways make PEN 60/70 the grade most requested for hot-mix paving.
Why Pro-Road
Why buy penetration-grade bitumen for the Dominican Republic from Pro-Road Global?
You should buy from Pro-Road Global because it controls quality, price and logistics from plant to port:
Documentation
What documentation ships with each container?
Each container ships with the technical datasheet for the grade supplied. It also carries the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading. Grade codes in the table above link straight to the datasheet.
Datasheets for every grade are on our datasheets page.
Commercial terms
What commercial terms does Pro-Road offer for the Dominican Republic?
Pro-Road supplies the Dominican Republic on CIF or CFR terms to Caucedo. Your quote states the incoterm, freight and delivery window. Standard payment is in advance. Qualifying buyers can request 50% in advance and 50% against the bill of lading. Approval depends on the company profile and credit record.
Pro-Road accepts third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or a similar body at your request. The inspection is quoted and billed separately.
FAQ
What do buyers ask most about bitumen supply to the Dominican Republic?
Buyers most often ask about big-bag handling, storage, melting and order size.
How are big bags lifted and handled on site?
Big bags are lifted by their four lifting loops, with a forklift, telehandler or crane fitted with a spreader. Each bag holds 1000 to 1300 kg. Bags are lifted level, one at a time.
Can big bags be stored outdoors, and for how long?
Big bags are stored on level, drained ground, kept off the surface on pallets or dunnage. They are covered against prolonged sun and rain. Solid bitumen does not separate the way an emulsion does; the bag fabric is what needs protecting.
How do we melt the bitumen?
You melt bitumen by heating the whole bag in a melting unit, with indirect heat. Controlled heating protects the binder from local overheating. The melted bitumen is drawn off to the distributor or the plant.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The minimum order is 24 MT, one full 40-foot container.
Which penetration grade suits the Dominican Republic’s climate?
PEN 60/70 suits hot conditions and heavy traffic. PEN 85/100 and PEN 120/150 suit cooler or lighter-traffic routes. Your quote confirms the grade against your project specification.
What documentation ships with the container?
Each container ships with the technical datasheet for the grade supplied. It also carries the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading. Datasheets for every grade are on our datasheets page.
How long does delivery to the Dominican Republic take?
Delivery takes 2 days by sea to Caucedo. Your quote confirms the sailing schedule and door-to-site timing for your order.
Is cold mix asphalt available for contractors and municipalities?
Yes, Pro-Road supplies cold mix asphalt in container volumes for contractors and municipalities. It ships alongside penetration-grade bitumen and asphalt cement on the same order.
Ready to order bitumen for the Dominican Republic?
Tell us your grades, quantities and delivery timeline through our contact page or email info@proroadglobal.com. Pro-Road Global will respond with availability and freight for Caucedo.
Contact us to get to work
We have a talented team, the best materials, tools, and equipment at your disposal.