Ocean Freight Route

ColonPuerto Caldera

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CRPCA
Distance
287 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PA
Origin Port

Colon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Direct access to the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Extensive yard space and on-dock warehousing facilities
  • Rail-connected links to the Panama Canal Railway and national highway network

Key Exports

Transshipped containerized manufactured goodsAgricultural products (including bananas and other tropical fruits)Refined petroleum products and chemicalsMetals and scrapWood and paper products

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Panama Canal Authority and national customs regulations for all outbound cargo.

CR
Destination Port

Puerto Caldera

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple deep-water berths with drafts suitable for Panamax-class vessels
  • On-dock yard featuring rubber-tired gantry cranes and reach stackers
  • Good road connectivity to San José via Route 27
  • On-terminal refrigerated container points 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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