Ocean Freight Route

Ho Chi Minh CityPuerto Caldera

VNSGN
CRPCA
Distance
9,391 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

VN
Origin Port

Ho Chi Minh City

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Advanced container terminals with quay gantry cranes
  • Integrated inland road network connecting the port to logistics parks across the region
  • Purpose-built barge and feeder facilities supporting coastal transshipment along the Saigon and Dong Nai Rivers
  • Port-adjacent customs, inspection, and distribution facilities for faster cargo clearance

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical equipmentTextiles, garments, and footwearFurniture and wood productsAgricultural products (rice, coffee, seafood)Machinery and mechanical appliances

Export Compliance

Traders need to ensure consistent HS classification and proper declaration of origin to benefit from ASEAN preferential tariffs.

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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