Ocean Freight Route

ManilaPuerto Caldera

PHMNL
CRPCA
Distance
8,686 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PH
Origin Port

Manila

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of container terminals with quay cranes capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Purpose-built berths for unitized and breakbulk cargo operations
  • Direct customs, inspection, and processing facilities to streamline cargo flows
  • Intermodal road-based connections linking the port to Metro Manila and Luzon industrial zones

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical machineryGarments and textilesProcessed food and agricultural productsAutomotive parts and componentsBusiness process outsourcing–related printed materials and office supplies

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Philippine Bureau of Customs regulations, including accurate export declarations and valuation

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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