Ocean Freight Route

San JoseAtlanta

SJO
ATL
Distance
1,430 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

SJ
Origin Port

San Jose

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Upgraded international passenger and cargo terminal facilities at Juan Santamaría International Airport
  • Specialized air cargo handling zones with refrigerated storage for perishables
  • Robust road connectivity linking the airport to primary export corridors toward Limón and Caldera
  • Proximity to inland container depots serving exports moving via Pacific ports

Key Exports

Medical devices and precision instrumentsFresh and processed agricultural products (bananas, pineapples, coffee)Electronics and electrical componentsPharmaceuticals and life-science productsBusiness and IT-enabled services (via air travel and data-driven trade)

Export Compliance

Shippers should comply with Costa Rican customs regulations and present complete electronic export declarations before cargo acceptance.

AT
Destination Port

Atlanta

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 facilitates high-volume ground freight.
  • Strategic air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson process time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
  • Well-connected rail infrastructure with Class I railroads enables intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
  • Up-to-date warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area handle regional and national fulfillment.

Key Imports

Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail/truck from seaports)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentPharmaceuticals and healthcare products

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo moving through Atlanta must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and proper customs declarations.

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