Ocean Freight Route

San JoseManaus

SJO
BRMAO
Distance
1,639 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

  • Well-equipped international passenger and cargo terminal facilities at Juan Santamaría International Airport
  • Integrated air cargo handling zones with cold-chain storage for perishables
  • Developing road connectivity linking the airport to both coasts and major logistics corridors
  • Integration with logistics parks 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

Traders are required to comply with Costa Rican customs regulations and provide complete electronic export declarations before cargo acceptance.

BR
Destination Port

Manaus

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container berths with STS crane systems
  • Specialized terminals for heavy-lift and project shipments
  • Integrated river-ocean shipping network via the Amazon River system
  • On-dock logistics and warehousing zones with bonded storage options

Key Imports

Electronic components and semiconductorsIndustrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and plasticsFuel and lubricantsPackaging materials and raw inputs for manufacturing

Import Regulations

Cargo destined for the Manaus Free Trade Zone may receive reduced duties and tax suspension mechanisms

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