Ocean Freight Route

BarcelonaPuerto Caldera

ESBCN
CRPCA
Distance
4,872 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

ES
Origin Port

Barcelona

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-vessel-capable berths supporting mainline container and Ro-Ro services
  • Recently upgraded container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Highly developed hinterland links via highway and rail to Catalonia and broader Iberian markets
  • Purpose-built cruise and passenger terminals separated from main cargo operations

Key Exports

Automobiles and automotive componentsChemicals and petrochemical productsMachinery and industrial equipmentFood and agricultural products (including wine and olive oil)Textiles, fashion, and consumer goods

Export Compliance

All export operations must observe European Union export control regulations, including dual-use goods under EU Regulation (EU) 2021/821

CR
Destination Port

Puerto Caldera

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Three alongside berths with drafts suitable for Panamax-class vessels
  • Container yard equipped with rubber-tired gantry cranes and reach stackers
  • Direct highway access to San José via Route 27
  • Basic reefer plug capacity for perishable exports

Key Imports

Machinery and industrial equipmentVehicles and automotive partsConsumer goods and retail merchandiseConstruction materials and steel productsChemicals and fertilizers

Import Regulations

Incoming shipments must comply with Costa Rican customs valuation rules and tariff classifications.

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