Ocean Freight Route

HoustonPuerto Limon

USHOU
CRLIO
Distance
1,369 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

  • Extensive petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Modern container terminals with STS gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Deep-draft navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Integrated 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

Shippers must ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and screen parties against sanctioned party lists for all Houston-origin shipments.

CR
Destination Port

Puerto Limon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Specialized container berths with ship-to-shore cranes
  • Temperature-controlled storage facilities supporting banana and pineapple exports
  • Adjacent customs and inspection areas for streamlined 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 current tariff schedules.

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