Ocean Freight Route

Lazaro CardenasPuerto Limon

MXLZC
CRLIO
Distance
1,213 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

MX
Origin Port

Lazaro Cardenas

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-vessel-capable access channel supporting Post-Panamax and larger vessels
  • Purpose-built automotive and Ro-Ro facilities for finished vehicle exports and imports
  • Direct rail connections linking to the national rail network and inland logistics hubs
  • High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and extensive yard space

Key Exports

Automobiles and automotive partsSteel and metal productsMinerals and bulk commodities (including iron ore and coal)Manufactured goods and machineryAgricultural products (such as grains and fertilizers)

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Mexican customs regulations, including accurate tariff classification and proper electronic documentation through the customs system.

CR
Destination Port

Puerto Limon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Specialized container berths with quay cranes
  • Temperature-controlled storage facilities supporting perishable exports
  • Adjacent customs and inspection areas for accelerated clearance
  • Highway links to the Central Valley for up-country cargo flows

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 applicable tariff schedules.

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