Ocean Freight Route
AltamiraPuerto Limon
MXATMCRLIO
Distance
1,139 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 Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
- Dedicated terminals for containers, liquid bulk, and general cargo operations
- Well-connected road and rail access to the industrial corridor of Northern Mexico
- Large-scale petrochemical and industrial park facilities integrated with 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 SENASICA/COFEPRIS regulations for chemical and agricultural cargo.
CR
Destination Port
Puerto Limon
Infrastructure Highlights
- Purpose-built container berths with gantry cranes
- Cold-chain storage facilities supporting perishable exports
- Integrated customs and inspection areas for accelerated clearance
- Trucking corridors to the Central Valley for domestic distribution
Key Imports
Manufactured goods and machineryVehicles and automotive partsConstruction materialsChemicals and industrial inputsConsumer goods
Import Regulations
Imports are subject to Costa Rican customs valuation rules and relevant tariff schedules.