Ocean Freight Route

HoustonPuerto Caldera

USHOU
CRPCA
Distance
1,328 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

Houston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Upgraded container terminals with STS gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Panamax- and post-Panamax-capable navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Highly developed intermodal network with unit train facilities and interstate highway access

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsPlastics and resinsCrude oil and natural gas liquidsIndustrial machinery and equipmentAgricultural commodities (grains, oilseeds)

Export Compliance

Companies need to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and screen parties against restricted party lists for all Houston-origin shipments.

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

All inbound cargo is governed by Costa Rican customs valuation rules and tariff classifications.

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