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Ship a container to Costa Rica

Container shipping services to Costa Rica offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Costa Rica with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Costa Rica.

Shipping a container to Costa Rica has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Costa Rica.

Ship a container to Costa Rica

Ship a container to the major ports in Costa Rica: Port of Veracruz, Port of Altamira, Port of Manzanillo, Port of Lazaro Cardenas.

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How much does it cost to ship a container to Costa Rica?

  • How much does it cost to ship a container to Costa Rica, the average price to ship a container to Costa Rica is from $882 to $6550 US Dollars.
  • The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Costa Rica ranges depending on the size of the container (20ft or 40ft), and the schedule route, please contact our quotation team to receive a detailed rate to ship your container to the major container ports in Costa Rica.

How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Costa Rica, the average price to ship a 20ft container to Costa Rica is from $880 to $2850. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to Costa Rica ranges depending on the route.

How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Costa Rica, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Costa Rica is from $880 to $4550. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Costa Rica ranges depending on the route.

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Costa Rica:

Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Costa Rica in 2023?, Yes the rates slowly began falling in the first quarter of 2023 and are expected to continue to drop, little by little. You calculate the ocean freight rate based on oil prices (BAF), cargo dimensions, weight, port of export, port of destination, and season congestion. The following annual chart is showing the prices and costs for the year 2023 for average maritime freight to send containers to Costa Rica.

These prices do not include additional or unforeseen costs that may be added during the course of your reservation or shipment itself. These are not the current or final price to ship your container, please request a rate for an updated price.

How long does it take to ship a container to Costa Rica?

The average transit time to ship a container to Costa Rica is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.

Estimated transit time to ship a container to Costa Rica:

The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Costa Rica from the major ports in the world as from the United States ports, Europen ports, and Asian ports.

Continent of origin Country of origin Port of origin Port of destination Transit time (days) 20DV FCL
40HQ FCL
Europe Spain Barcelona Port of Puerto Limon 35 4500€
Europe Spain Valencia Port of Puerto Limon 32 4500€
Europe Spain Algeciras Port of Puerto Limon 30 4500€
Europe Netherlands Rotterdam Port of Puerto Limon 25 3500€
North America United States New York Port of Puerto Limon 25 $2850
North America United States Miami Port of Puerto Limon 20 $2200
North America United States Los Angeles Port of Puerto Limon 20 $3500
North America United States Houston TX Port of Puerto Limon 20 $3500
Asia China Shanghai Port of Puerto Limon 25 $2850

Shortest transit time to ship a container to Costa Rica:

One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Costa Rica is the route from New York United States to Puerto Limon Costa Rica with an average transit time from 20 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Costa Rica is from Valencia Spain to the major ports in Costa Rica, with an average transit time of 30 to 35 days.

Longest transit times to ship a container to Costa Rica:

The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Costa Rica is from the port of Barcelona Spain, with an estimated average transit time between 35 and 42 days. The next longest route is from the port of Shanghai China, with an average transit time of 25-42 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Costa Rica?

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Costa Rica?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Costa Rica is from $2850 to $4550 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from USA to Costa Rica

These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to Costa Rica with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to Costa Rica for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Costa Rica.

Container shipping service to Costa Rica Type of container Ocean freight rates to Costa Rica:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Costa Rica. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New York to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New Jersey to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Norfolk to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Baltimore to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Charleston to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Savannah to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Brunswick to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Jacksonville to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Miami to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Houston Texas to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Galveston to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Freeport Texas to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from California to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tacoma to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Washington to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Canadá to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from USA to Costa Rica?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Costa Rica, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Costa Rica is from 18 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Costa Rica?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Costa Rica?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Costa Rica is from 3150€ to 4550€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Spain to Costa Rica

These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to Costa Rica with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to Costa Rica for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Costa Rica.

How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Costa Rica?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Costa Rica, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Costa Rica is from 25 to 35 days.

Container shipping service to Costa Rica Type of container Ocean freight rates to Costa Rica:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €3150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €3150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €3150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €3150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €3150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €3150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €3150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Costa Rica?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Costa Rica?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Costa Rica is from 2850€ to 6550€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Europe to Costa Rica

These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to Costa Rica with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to Costa Rica for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Costa Rica.

Container shipping service to Costa Rica Type of container Ocean freight rates to Costa Rica:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Costa Rica. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €2850 20FT
average prices from: €4250 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to Costa Rica. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €2850 20FT
average prices from: €4250 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Costa Rica. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €3150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from France to Costa Rica. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €3150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to Costa Rica. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €2850 20FT
average prices from: €4250 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to Costa Rica. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €3150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to Costa Rica. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €4850 20FT
average prices from: €6550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to Costa Rica. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €2850 20FT
average prices from: €4250 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to Costa Rica?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Costa Rica, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Costa Rica is from 18 days to 42 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Costa Rica?

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Costa Rica?, the average price to ship a container from China to Costa Rica is from $880 to $2850 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from China to Costa Rica

These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Costa Rica with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Costa Rica for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Costa Rica.

Container shipping service to Costa Rica Type of container Ocean freight rates to Costa Rica:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $880 20FT
average prices from: $2550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $880 20FT
average prices from: $2550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1150 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1150 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1150 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1250 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to Costa Rica 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from China to Costa Rica?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Costa Rica, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Costa Rica is from 15 to 25 days.

Price factor to ship a container to Costa Rica:

The cost of shipping to ship a container to Costa Rica from abroad will vary depending on the type of sea container you chose to ship, the fuel price (BAF), the dimensions and weight of the cargo, the shipping company or steamship line you hire to send the container, the destination port in Costa Rica, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Costa Rica, and what route you choose to ship your container, if it is a direct route or with transshipment.

Only once we have that information we will be able to more accurately estimate the costs to ship your container to Costa Rica from any port in the world.

 

Online container shipping rate calculator to Costa Rica from overseas:

With BR LOGISTICS COMPANY and our ocean freight calculator you can request a rate online, we made over 10000 rates per year to ship containers to Costa Rica. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.

How to export a container to Costa Rica?

The importation of merchandise in a maritime container in Costa Rica begins with an ocean freight cost of between $1,235 USD to $7,550 USD for shipping from the port of export to the port of import in Costa Rica, plus Costa Rican import fees of 1 % and 15%, depending on the classification of the products (for example, 1% for a book and 13% for a PC processor) + + VAT general import rate. to import all kinds of merchandise in Costa Rica.

Can i import cargo via container to Costa Rica?

Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Costa Rica from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Costa Rica from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of Costa Rica Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Costa Rica.

What documents are needed for customs in Costa Rica?

The requirements to import into Costa Rica are to present the commercial invoice translated into Spanish and the detailed packing list, which must indicate the details of the quantity, the type of product and the shipment location, and then provide the following documents to Customs in Costa Rica:

Imports must have the following documentation:

  • Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
  • Tax Identification Number in Costa Rica
  • Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
  • Registration as a importer in Costa Rica
  • Costa Rica Customs Value Declaration
  • Debt free in Costa Rica
  • Moving Inventory to Costa Rica(original)
  • Have a trade or company patent in Costa Rica that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
  • Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
  • Demonstrate economic solvency in Costa Rica
  • Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
  • Find a good customs broker in Costa Rica
  • Shipping company’s original bill of lading, sea waybill or airwaybill
  • Packing list
  • Commercial invoice
  • Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO)
  • Power of attorney that authorizes your customs broker to clear de import for you with Costa Rica Customs.

If you need more information to  ship a container to Costa Rica you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE

www.brlogistics.net

Tel: +12012015020 USA
Tel: +34628279703 ESPANA
Email: info@brlogistics.net

Taxes and duties to import into Costa Rica:

Taxes and tariffs to import general articles in Costa Rica manufactured abroad either from Europe, the US, or China are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the Costa Rican Customs import fees of 1% and 15%, depending on the classification of the products (for example, 1% for a book and 13% for a PC processor) + the VAT general rate of import.

Import fees in Costa Rica:

Most goods imported into Costa Rica are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Costa Rica that are subject to the following rates:

0% up to 35%

+

VAT general rate of 1% or 15% depending on the merchandise + general rates

How to ship a container to Costa Rica?

The first step in shipping a container to Costa Rica is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Costa Rica from the United States, the European Union, Spain, or China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to Costa Rica.

Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Costa Rica:

  1. Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Costa Rica.
  2. Request a shipping fee to Costa Rica for your container shipment.
  3. Choose the best shipping company to send your container. Depending on your needs, you can choose the following types of sea containers, 20ft or 40ft.
  4. Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to Costa Rica.
  5. Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Costa Rica.
  6. Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company).
  7. Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in Costa Rica.

Major Ports in Costa Rica for shipping and importing cargo in containers

The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to Costa Rica, these are the most important port terminals in Costa Rica for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.

Port of Puerto Caldera

Address: Esparza, Espiritu Santo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Coordinates: 9° 54' 48" N 84° 43' 13" W

Port of Puerto Limon

Address: PO Box 1320-7300 Puerto Limon Costa Rica
Coordinates: 9° 59' 22" N 83° 1' 29" W

APM Moin Terminals

Address:Roble Corporate Center, Escazú. Next to the Intercontinental Hotel, 3rd Floor, Costa Rica
Coordinates: 10°00′47″N 83°05′51″W

What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Costa Rica?

Advantages of container shipping service to Costa Rica:

  • Ocean freight rates are competitive.
  • You can send all kinds of transportable cargo.
  • Containers have good storage capacity.
  • They do not have weather problems for shipments
  • More international reach thanks to container ports all over the world
  • Streamlined procedures for exports and imports in Costa Rica
  • Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
  • Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Costa Rica
  • You can send more weight than air transport
  • The cargo is protected inside the maritime container

Top 10 best shipping routes to ship containers to Costa Rica

In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Costa Rica from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in Costa Rica used by exporters and importers around the world.

International origin port Destination port in Costa Rica
Port of Antwerp Belgium Port of destination: Puerto Caldera ; Port Code: CRPCA
Port of Bremerhaven Germany Port of destination: Puerto Limon; Port Code: CRLIO
Port of Rotterdam Netherlands Port of destination: Puerto Limon; Port Code: CRLIO
Port of Barcelona Spain Port of destination: Terminal APM Moin; Port Code: CRPMN
Port of Valencia Spain Port of destination: Puerto Caldera ; Port Code: CRPCA
Port of Savona Italy Port of destination: Terminal APM Moin; Port Code: CRPMN
Port of New York United States Port of destination: Puerto Limon; Port Code: CRLIO
Port of Los Angeles California United States Port of destination: Puerto Caldera ; Port Code: CRPCA
Port of Miami Florida United States Port of destination: Terminal APM Moin; Port Code: CRPMN
Port of Houston Texas United States Port of destination: Puerto Limon; Port Code: CRLIO

Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Costa Rica:

These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Costa Rica that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.

  1. Maersk line
  2. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
  3. COSCO Group
  4. CMA CGM Group
  5. Hapag-Lloyd
  6. Ocean Network Express (ONE)
  7. Evergreen Marine
  8. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
  9. Orient Overseas Container (OOCL)
  10. Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)

How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to Costa Rica?

How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Costa Rica? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Costa Rica a series of shipping requirements must be met, such as the MSDS of the cargo to be shipped, the DGD for the maritime transport of dangerous goods and hiring a specialized shipping carrier or forwarder for the transport of dangerous goods internationally.

One of the most important steps in shipping hazardous materials by sea freight containers are Packing and documentation. Packing dangerous goods (Hazmat) is different than normal shipments.

List of steps to follow to send a container with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat) to Costa Rica:

  1. Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Costa Rica.
  2. Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
  3. The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
  4. Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in Costa Rica.
  5.  Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Costa Rica.
  6. The Shipper or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
  7. Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in Costa Ricathat he is going to import an IMO container.

What is an IMO shipment?

An IMO shipment to Costa Rica is the transport of dangerous goods, both in a container, as by plane, or land transport, the name IMO is due to the acronym  International Maritime Organization and includes all those dangerous transportable products and materials that due to their characteristics represent a risk to the safety of ships, planes, or trucks, to the health of the environment and people.

IMO types, classification of dangerous goods:

  • Class 1. Explosives.
  • Class 2. Gases.
  • Class 3. Flammable liquids.
  • Class 4. Flammable solids.
  • Class 5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides.
  • Class 6. Toxic.
  • Class 7. Radioactive material.
  • Class 8. Corrosive.
  • Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous objects

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