Ocean Freight Route

San JoseHouston

SJO
USHOU
Distance
1,344 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

SJ
Origin Port

San Jose

Infrastructure Highlights

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

Exporters must comply with Costa Rican customs regulations and submit complete electronic export declarations before cargo acceptance.

US
Destination Port

Houston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Advanced container terminals with STS gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Channel-deepened navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Well-connected intermodal network with unit train facilities and interstate highway access

Key Imports

Crude oil and feedstocksChemicals and chemical intermediatesSteel products and project cargoConsumer goods and retail merchandise in containersIndustrial machinery and parts

Import Regulations

All imports are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including on-time filing of ISF data elements and customs entries.

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