Ocean Freight Route

San JoseNew York

SJO
USNYC
Distance
1,921 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 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

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

US
Destination Port

New York

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Comprehensive container terminals with on-dock rail connections
  • Deep-draft berths capable of handling ultra-large container vessels
  • Highly connected intermodal links to major interstate highways and regional distribution centers
  • Upgraded ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment

Key Imports

Consumer goods and electronicsApparel, textiles, and footwearFurniture and household goodsIndustrial components and raw materialsVehicles and automotive parts

Import Regulations

All arriving cargo must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including advance manifest and security filing requirements.

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