Ocean Freight Route

CharlestonPuerto Limon

USCHS
CRLIO
Distance
1,379 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Charleston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Panamax-capable berths supporting post-Panamax ships
  • High-throughput container terminals with super-post-Panamax cranes
  • Direct rail connections to major U.S. rail networks
  • Dedicated highway access via truck-friendly road infrastructure

Key Exports

Automotive and vehicle partsMachinery and industrial equipmentChemicals and plasticsPaper and forest productsAgricultural and food products

Export Compliance

Cargo owners must adhere to U.S. Export Administration Regulations and file accurate Electronic Export Information via AES

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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