Ocean Freight Route

San JoseKansas City

SJO
MCI
Distance
1,840 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Costa Rica and United States.

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 temperature-controlled storage for perishables
  • Robust road connectivity linking the airport to both coasts and major logistics corridors
  • Proximity to logistics parks 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 submit complete electronic export declarations before cargo acceptance.

MC
Destination Port

Kansas City

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern intermodal rail connections linking Kansas City to major U.S. seaports on the Gulf and Pacific coasts
  • Regional distribution centers supporting nationwide ground freight consolidation and deconsolidation
  • Regular air cargo services via Kansas City International Airport to key domestic hubs
  • Efficient truck-rail operations along Interstates I-35, I-70, and I-29 for north–south and east–west freight flows

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and appliancesAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail from coastal ports)Industrial inputs and raw materialsBuilding materials and construction products

Import Regulations

Most ocean-borne imports enter the U.S. at coastal gateways before moving by rail or truck to Kansas City for distribution

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