Ocean Freight Route

SeattlePuerto Limon

USSEA
CRLIO
Distance
3,005 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Seattle

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • On-dock rail connections linking marine terminals to major Class I railroads
  • Modern container terminals with high-capacity ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Proximity to Interstate highways supporting regional ground distribution

Key Exports

Aerospace products and partsAgricultural commodities (including grains and oilseeds)Forest products (lumber, pulp, and paper)High-technology equipment and electronicsSeafood and frozen food products

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), especially for aerospace and dual-use technologies.

CR
Destination Port

Puerto Limon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Purpose-built container berths with ship-to-shore cranes
  • Cold-chain storage facilities supporting banana and pineapple exports
  • Integrated customs and inspection areas for efficient clearance
  • Trucking corridors to the Central Valley for inland logistics

Key Imports

Manufactured goods and machineryVehicles and automotive partsConstruction materialsChemicals and industrial inputsConsumer goods

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to Costa Rican customs valuation rules and current tariff schedules.

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