Ocean Freight Route

ManilaSan Jose

PHMNL
SJO
Distance
8,712 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PH
Origin Port

Manila

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several container terminals with gantry cranes capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Specialized berths for unitized and breakbulk cargo operations
  • Integrated customs, inspection, and clearance facilities to streamline cargo flows
  • Truck and feeder 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

Shippers are required to follow Bureau of Customs rules on export documentation, valuation, and classification

SJ
Destination Port

San Jose

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-equipped international passenger and cargo terminal facilities at Juan Santamaría International Airport
  • Integrated air cargo handling zones with temperature-controlled storage for perishables
  • Developing road connectivity linking the airport to primary export corridors toward Limón and Caldera
  • Integration with distribution centers serving exports moving via Caribbean ports

Key Imports

Machinery and industrial equipmentConsumer goods and retail productsChemicals and industrial inputsVehicles and automotive partsInformation technology and telecommunications equipment

Import Regulations

All imports are subject to customs clearance with complete commercial invoices, packing lists, and tariff classification.

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