Ocean Freight Route

MiamiPuerto Caldera

USMIA
CRPCA
Distance
987 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

Miami

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Panamax- and post-Panamax-capable container berths with state-of-the-art ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Extensive on-dock and near-dock intermodal connections to rail and trucking corridors
  • Strategic international air cargo facilities at Miami International Airport with dedicated freight terminals and cold-chain infrastructure
  • Multi-berth cruise terminals adjacent to cargo facilities, supporting combined logistics and tourism flows

Key Exports

Pharmaceuticals and medical productsPerishable goods (fruits, vegetables, flowers, seafood)Electronics and telecommunications equipmentAutomotive parts and machineryRe-exports of consumer goods to Latin America and the Caribbean

Export Compliance

Traders are required to comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and screen all parties against U.S. denied and restricted party lists.

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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