Ocean Freight Route

ChicagoPuerto Limon

USCHI
CRLIO
Distance
1,930 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

Chicago

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive intermodal rail connections linking the port to major North American corridors
  • Modern barge and bulk terminals on Lake Michigan and the Calumet River
  • Integrated road access via Interstates I-90, I-94, and I-55 for regional and long-haul trucking
  • Significant warehousing and distribution centers supporting transloading between ocean and inland freight

Key Exports

Agricultural products (grains, oilseeds, food preparations)Machinery and industrial equipmentChemicals and plasticsAutomotive parts and vehicles (via regional network)Metals and metal products

Export Compliance

Shippers must ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and any applicable sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

CR
Destination Port

Puerto Limon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Specialized container berths with gantry cranes
  • Temperature-controlled storage facilities supporting perishable exports
  • Adjacent customs and inspection areas for accelerated clearance
  • Highway links to the Central Valley for domestic distribution

Key Imports

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

Import Regulations

All imported goods must meet Costa Rican customs valuation rules and relevant tariff schedules.

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