Ocean Freight Route

BarcelonaPuerto Limon

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CRLIO
Distance
4,793 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Spain and Costa Rica.

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 Limon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Dedicated container berths with ship-to-shore cranes
  • Refrigerated storage facilities supporting banana and pineapple exports
  • On-dock customs and inspection areas for streamlined clearance
  • Road connections to the Central Valley for inland logistics

Key Imports

Manufactured goods and machineryVehicles and automotive partsConstruction materialsChemicals and industrial inputsConsumer goods

Import Regulations

Inbound cargo is governed by Costa Rican customs valuation rules and current tariff schedules.

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