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CRLIO Puerto Limon Port
Puerto Limon Port is the seaport of Puerto limon, in the city of Puerto limonin Costa rica. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is CRLIO.

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Port Code

CRLIO

Name

Puerto Limon

Country / Region

Costa rica

City

Puerto limon

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

10.0000000

Longitude

Est. Unit Price

$199/m³ Book Now

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Puerto Limón (CRLIO) Port Overview

Puerto Limón is a Caribbean seaport in Costa Rica, serving as an important maritime gateway for the country’s eastern coastal region and inland commercial markets. The port is positioned for containerized and general international cargo moving between Costa Rica, North America, Europe, the Caribbean and other Latin American markets. For freight planning, the UN/LOCODE is CRLIO; the supplied port record identifies the city as Puerto Limón, Costa Rica, with a latitude reference of 10.0000000. Our service team uses the confirmed terminal, vessel rotation, cargo type and inland destination to distinguish the applicable operating route, especially where bookings may involve facilities in the wider Limón–Moín port area. Sailing schedules, terminal cut-offs and local charges must be reconfirmed before shipment release.

UN/LOCODE	CRLIO
Port / Country	PUERTO LIMON, Costa Rica
Chinese name	利蒙港
Port type	Caribbean seaport serving container and general maritime logistics
Platform reference	42 FCL service records and 6 LCL service records in the supplied dataset

Key Highlights

Caribbean gatewaySuitable for Costa Rica-bound ocean cargo routed through the Caribbean, subject to the selected carrier’s current rotation.

Container-led planningThe supplied platform data contains substantially more FCL references than LCL references, so equipment and space confirmation should be started early.

Inland delivery is criticalFinal cost and lead time depend on customs status, delivery address, road conditions, appointment requirements and the exact terminal of discharge.

Schedule variabilityTransshipment, seasonal demand, weather, port operations and customs inspection can alter the planned arrival window.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Containerized export and import cargo can be planned through the confirmed terminal and carrier booking. Equipment type, availability and acceptance rules must be checked per sailing.
LCL consolidation: The platform record includes LCL service references from Ningbo, including an indicative rate of USD 209 per CBM and a stated post-departure reference of 48 days. This is a quotation record, not a guaranteed transit time or current tariff.
General and project cargo: Breakbulk, oversized or non-standard cargo requires advance confirmation of terminal acceptance, lifting method, dimensions, weight distribution and inland delivery feasibility.
Storage and inspection: Cargo may be subject to terminal storage, customs inspection or documentary holds. Free time, inspection arrangements and release conditions must be confirmed for the actual shipment.
Road distribution: Costa Rican inland delivery is generally road-based. Our team coordinates carrier pickup, customs release, truck access and delivery appointments according to the final address.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade directions: Cargo may move between Puerto Limón and origins or destinations in Asia, North America, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America through direct or transshipment combinations, depending on the carrier network.
Asia–Costa Rica planning: Shipments from Chinese and other Asian origins commonly require review of the complete routing, transshipment port, equipment release and destination terminal before a transit estimate is issued.
Indicative platform reference: The supplied LCL record from Ningbo shows “48” after sailing as a voyage reference. Our team treats this as an indicative quotation parameter and reconfirms the current schedule before booking.
Transit-time variables: Port rotation changes, transshipment connection, weather, peak-season capacity, customs inspection, documentation errors and inland trucking conditions may extend the delivery window. No fixed transit promise should be made without a live carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service hinterland: Puerto Limón primarily supports cargo for Costa Rica’s Caribbean corridor and inland commercial destinations connected by road. The final delivery point should be checked before selecting port and service mode.
Reefer-sensitive exports: Costa Rica’s agricultural trade makes temperature control, power connection, pre-trip inspection, set-point instructions and fast document release important considerations for applicable cargo.
Dry containers: Machinery, consumer goods, industrial inputs, packaging materials and other general cargo require correct HS classification, packing details and verified container suitability.
Imports for local distribution: Retail, manufacturing and project shipments should be planned together with customs brokerage, delivery appointment, unloading capacity and possible storage exposure.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, VGM deadline, shipping instruction deadline, customs filing deadline and terminal receiving cut-off are separate controls. Our team verifies each deadline against the confirmed vessel and terminal.
Dangerous goods: Provide the proper shipping name, UN number, class, packing group, SDS where required, package details and emergency contact before booking. Carrier and terminal approval must be obtained before delivery to the port.
Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, permits and any product-specific certificates should be consistent in quantity, weight, value, marks and HS information. Corrections after manifest submission may create delays or charges.
Customs and inspection: Customs may request documentary review or physical inspection. Import release, tax treatment, broker instructions and cargo availability should be confirmed before arranging final delivery.
Inland trucking: Verify container weight, road access, delivery hours, chassis or equipment requirements, consignee unloading capability and any appointment restrictions before dispatch.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the cargo profile, origin, destination, Incoterm, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, container requirement and target ship date together so we can compare FCL, LCL and transshipment options accurately.
For LCL, use export-grade packing, clear package marks and moisture protection. Ask our team to confirm consolidation cut-off, destination deconsolidation arrangements and whether the quoted amount excludes local charges.
For reefer or sensitive cargo, provide the required temperature range, ventilation or humidity instructions, commodity description and power requirements before space confirmation.
Keep a contingency window for customs inspection, vessel connection changes and inland delivery. Where the schedule is critical, our team can review alternative Caribbean routings or nearby Costa Rican port options, subject to cargo and carrier acceptance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CRLIO the correct code for Puerto Limón?

Yes. The supplied port record identifies CRLIO as the UN/LOCODE for PUERTO LIMON, Costa Rica. Our team still checks the booking confirmation to ensure the named terminal and operational facility match the intended cargo route.

Can our shipment use the LCL reference from Ningbo?

The platform data contains an indicative Ningbo LCL reference of USD 209 per CBM, with HAPAG/MSK/APL shown in the record and a voyage reference of 48 after sailing. Availability, carrier participation, local charges, cut-offs and transit must be reconfirmed before quotation or booking.

What normally causes delay at Puerto Limón?

Common causes include late shipping instructions, missing VGM or customs documents, dangerous-goods approval delays, vessel or transshipment changes, inspection, terminal receiving constraints and inland truck availability. Our service team checks these points before cargo delivery.

What information is needed for a reliable inland delivery quote?

Provide the consignee address, container size and gross weight, cargo type, customs status, delivery hours, unloading equipment, road access and any appointment requirements. A port-only ocean rate is not sufficient to determine the complete delivered cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port identity, UN/LOCODE, country, city, latitude reference and platform service-record figures are reproduced from the supplied CRLIO dataset. The operational guidance is based on standard international container-forwarding practice and should be confirmed against the live booking, terminal instructions, carrier conditions and Costa Rican regulatory requirements.

Costa Rican port administration reference: japdeva.go.cr
Costa Rican customs and tax administration reference: hacienda.go.cr
Costa Rican trade and export information reference: procomer.com

Official domains are provided for source verification only. Sailing schedules, terminal cut-offs, charges, inspection requirements, equipment availability and transit times are time-sensitive; our service team confirms them for the specific booking before cargo dispatch.