Ocean Freight Route

SuapeSan Jose

BRSSA
SJO
Distance
3,136 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

BR
Origin Port

Suape

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-draft access channel suitable for large container and tanker vessels
  • Specialized liquid bulk terminals for petroleum and petrochemical products
  • Integrated road network connecting the port to the Recife metropolitan area and the interior of Pernambuco
  • Modern container terminal facilities with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard equipment

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsSugar and ethanolIron and steel productsContainers with manufactured goodsAgricultural commodities (including grains and fruit)

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Brazilian customs regulations and electronic export documentation via the Single Foreign Trade Portal (Portal Único Siscomex)

SJ
Destination 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 both coasts

Key Imports

Machinery and industrial equipmentConsumer goods and retail productsChemicals and industrial inputsVehicles and automotive partsInformation technology and telecommunications equipment

Import Regulations

Imported consignments are subject to customs clearance with detailed commercial invoices, packing lists, and tariff classification.

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