Ocean Freight Route
AltamiraPuerto Caldera
MXATMCRPCA
Distance
1,072 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
MX
Origin Port
Altamira
Infrastructure Highlights
- High-draft berths capable of handling long-haul ocean-going vessels
- Dedicated terminals for box, chemical, and breakbulk operations
- Well-connected road and rail access to the regional manufacturing and petrochemical clusters
- Large-scale petrochemical and industrial park facilities adjacent to the port area
Key Exports
Petrochemicals and chemical productsRefined petroleum productsSteel and metal productsAutomotive parts and industrial machineryAgricultural commodities (grains and oilseeds)
Export Compliance
Shippers are required to follow Mexican customs and health and safety regulations for chemical and agricultural cargo.
CR
Destination Port
Puerto Caldera
Infrastructure Highlights
- Several ocean-going berths with drafts suitable for Panamax-class vessels
- Secured terminal with rubber-tired gantry cranes and reach stackers
- Established truck corridors to San José via Route 27
- Dedicated reefer connections for perishable exports
Key Imports
Machinery and industrial equipmentVehicles and automotive partsConsumer goods and retail merchandiseConstruction materials and steel productsChemicals and fertilizers
Import Regulations
All inbound cargo is governed by Costa Rican customs valuation rules and tariff classifications.