Ocean Freight Route

TampaPuerto Caldera

USTPA
CRPCA
Distance
1,090 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Select Your Cargo Type

See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between United States and Costa Rica.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Tampa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-draft berthing suitable for Panamax and similar vessels
  • Integrated petroleum and chemical berths
  • Integrated rail sidings providing inland intermodal connectivity
  • Contemporary container yards with computerized gate and yard controls

Key Exports

Phosphate and fertilizer productsAgricultural commodities and food productsConstruction materials and building productsIndustrial machinery and equipmentScrap metal and recyclables

Export Compliance

All export movements must adhere to EAR provisions and any related ITAR restrictions

CR
Destination Port

Puerto Caldera

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Three alongside berths with drafts suitable for Panamax-class vessels
  • Container yard equipped with rubber-tired gantry cranes and reach stackers
  • Direct highway access to San José via Route 27
  • Basic reefer plug capacity for perishable exports

Key Imports

Machinery and industrial equipmentVehicles and automotive partsConsumer goods and retail merchandiseConstruction materials and steel productsChemicals and fertilizers

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is governed by Costa Rican customs valuation rules and tariff classifications.

Tampa to Puerto Caldera Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain