Ocean Freight Route

OaklandPuerto Limon

USOAK
CRLIO
Distance
2,692 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

Oakland

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with on-dock rail connectivity
  • Deep-water berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Integrated intermodal links to regional rail and interstate highway networks
  • Advanced cargo-handling equipment and yard management systems

Key Exports

Agricultural products (including refrigerated meat, fruit, and nuts)Forest products and paperMachinery and industrial equipmentWastepaper and scrap materialsWine and beverages

Export Compliance

Shippers must ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and any applicable sanctions programs when routing cargo via Oakland.

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 efficient clearance
  • Highway links to the Central Valley for inland logistics

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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