Ocean Freight Route

San JoseSalvador

SJO
BRSSA
Distance
3,046 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 refrigerated storage for perishables
  • Developing road connectivity linking the airport to primary export corridors toward Limón and Caldera
  • Integration with inland container depots serving exports moving via both coasts

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 present complete electronic export declarations before cargo acceptance.

BR
Destination Port

Salvador

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Dedicated berths for general cargo and container operations
  • Direct road connections to the BR-324 highway facilitate hinterland distribution
  • Proximity to Salvador’s international airport strengthens multimodal logistics

Key Imports

Industrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and petrochemical feedstocksConsumer goods and electronicsFertilizersSteel and metal products

Import Regulations

Incoming cargo must comply with Brazilian customs clearance through Siscomex and may require import licenses (LI) for controlled items.

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