RORO Shipping to Costa Rica
RO/RO SHIPPING SERVICE TO PUERTO LIMON, COSTA RICA
When shipping Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off) self-propelled cargo to Costa Rica, Cargomax International is your best option. We have been providing international shipping transportation for vehicles, machineries, trucks, and trailers from the USA and Canada to Costa Rica since 2001. Cargomax International is the leading logistics service provider with ports of calls to Costa Rica. We are considered one of most reputable Ro/Ro NVOCC’s in the market by major Costa Rica importers. We are proud to offer the best rates, best transit time, and best customer service in the industry.
Cargomax International also coordinates with help from its agents for the land shipment of goods between various Central American countries.
The following countries are the ones in the agreement:
• Nicaragua
• Costa Rica
• Honduras
• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Panama
Goods of all types, including trucks, vehicles, machinery, and construction equipment can be moved from one country to another without taxes until the item arrives at its final destination.
Single Central American Declaration (DUCA)
The Central American Single Declaration (DUCA) unites the three main customs declarations that protect trading between Central American countries.
The DUCA integrates the Central American Single Customs Form (FAUCA), which is used to conduct intra-regional trade of originating merchandise. Commonly known as DUT, the Declaration for International Land Customs Transit, is used for the international land transit of goods in Central America. Finally, the Goods Declaration, which is called DUA or DM, is used for trade with specific countries outside the region.
The DUCA has three modalities:
• The DUCA-F must be used to trade merchandise that originated in Central American.
• The DUCA-D must be used for the import or export of goods with countries outside Central America.
• The DUCA-T must be used for the transfer of goods under the international land transit regime.
The application of the DUCA entered into force in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama as of May 7, 2019.
This is a trade facilitation measure, which is the result of the efforts of the region’s customs services, as well as the Council of Ministers of Economic Integration. It constitutes a firm step towards strengthening Central American economic integration.
For more information visit: https://www.sieca.int/index.php/plataformas-electronicas/servicios-en-linea/declaracion-unica-centroamericana/
Contact us for container shipping to Costa Rica via email, telephone, or WhatsApp:
• For pricing: sales@cargomaxintl.com
• Booking and documentation: roro@cargomaxintl.com
• North America: 1-800-535-6385 (Headquarters)
• Costa Rica: (506) 4101-2142 (Local office)
Sales Department +1(514) 809-6007
We pick-up your trucks all over North America:
Not only that we have the most competitive prices from the United States and Canada, but because we are a USA bonded carrier with our own in-house drivers. We can offer combined transportation service which allow us to pick-up, deliver, and ship your vehicles from anywhere in North America to Costa Rica
You can track all your units online:
We also provide online tracking service by using the VIN number of our customers units “vehicle Identification Number”. When you ship with Cargomax International you are working with a company of professionals dedicated to providing a service of excellency. We understand the vehicle industry therefore we are a leading service provider for major high and heavy equipment importers in Costa Rica.
Mecanic Service prior of unit shipping:
With over 20 years of experience in the shipping of heavy-duty equipment from the United States, Canada, China, Korea our company has a team of dedicated experts to provide service of high standard.
IF you are transporting vehicles, Cargomax International also provides mechanical service at each port of exit so that your units are all running to be exported.
For transportation rates into Costa Rica, please feel free to contact us at:
sales@cargomaxintl.com
WHAT IS RO/RO SHIPPING?
Ro/Ro shipping is ocean vehicle transportation on Ro/Ro carrier vessels.
What is a Ro/Ro carrier vessel? These vessels have special inclines (ramps) constructed to enable vehicles to drive on and off the vessel using the vehicle’s own power. This is the safest, easiest, and most convenient way to transport drivable vehicles across continents.
The vehicles are driven inside the vessel at the port of departure and driven outside the vessel at the port of arrival. Lifting port cranes are not used, which is not always the case with other services such as containers, OOG (Out of Gauge), breakbulk, or LO/LO (Lift on/Lift off) ocean services.
In the 1970s, due to large volumes of automobiles being shipped from Japan to North America, a Japanese ocean carrier built its first carrier vessel to carry over 4200 vehicles across the oceans. This is how we carry your vehicles to Santo Domingo. For this service, we also provide online tools:
• Online tracking 24/7
• Online rates for all customers registered on our platform.
• Online documentation 24/7
• Online cargo release verification with terminals in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Q&A GENERAL ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SHIP A CAR TO COSTA RICA?
To provide you with an accurate and attractive costing, we kindly request you to share the following information with us via email at roro@cargomaxintl.com:
Origin city for the unit
Destination port for the unit
Dimensions of the unit (maximum length X maximum width X maximum height)
Weight of the unit
Once we receive this essential information, our dedicated team will swiftly calculate the best pricing options tailored to your specific requirements. At CargoMax International, we are committed to delivering top-notch service and cost-effective solutions for all your shipping needs.
he type of car, and most importantly, the port and country of origin.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SHIP A TRUCK TO COSTA RICA?
To provide you with an accurate and attractive costing, we kindly request you to share the following information with us via email at roro@cargomaxintl.com:
Origin city for the unit
Destination port for the unit
Dimensions of the unit (maximum length X maximum width X maximum height)
Weight of the unit
Once we receive this essential information, our dedicated team will swiftly calculate the best pricing options tailored to your specific requirements. At CargoMax International, we are committed to delivering top-notch service and cost-effective solutions for all your shipping needs.
he type of car, and most importantly, the port and country of origin.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SHIP A TRAILER TO COSTA RICA?
To provide you with an accurate and attractive costing, we kindly request you to share the following information with us via email at roro@cargomaxintl.com:
Origin city for the unit
Destination port for the unit
Dimensions of the unit (maximum length X maximum width X maximum height)
Weight of the unit
Once we receive this essential information, our dedicated team will swiftly calculate the best pricing options tailored to your specific requirements. At CargoMax International, we are committed to delivering top-notch service and cost-effective solutions for all your shipping needs.
he type of car, and most importantly, the port and country of origin.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SHIP CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY EQUIPMENT TO COSTA RICA?
To provide you with an accurate and attractive costing, we kindly request you to share the following information with us via email at roro@cargomaxintl.com:
Origin city for the unit
Destination port for the unit
Dimensions of the unit (maximum length X maximum width X maximum height)
Weight of the unit
Once we receive this essential information, our dedicated team will swiftly calculate the best pricing options tailored to your specific requirements. At CargoMax International, we are committed to delivering top-notch service and cost-effective solutions for all your shipping needs.
he type of car, and most importantly, the port and country of origin.
HOW LONG CAN IT TAKE TO TRANSPORT A VEHIVLE FROM THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA TO PUERTO LIMON IN COSTA RICA?
Between eight and 15 days, although sometimes more, depending on which port from North America you are exporting from.
CAN I IMPORT A CAR TO COSTA RICA?
Yes, but it is essential for the importer to have knowledge of Costa Rican Customs regulations for importing cars to the Costa Rica.
For more information, please feel free to contact the Costa Rica customs at:
National Customs Authority for more information contact: http://www.registronacional.go.cr/bienes_muebles/muebles_consultavehiculos.htm
Once your vehicles are customs cleared and duties and taxes have been paid you must also register your vehicles with:
Transit and Land Transport Authority Costa Rica for more information please contact:
http://www.registronacional.go.cr/bienes_muebles/muebles_consultavehiculos.htm
CAN I IMPORT A TRUCK TO COSTA RICA?
Yes, although it is essential for the importer to have knowledge of Costa Rican Customs regulations for importing trucks to the Costa Rica.
For more information, please feel free to contact the Costa Rica customs at:
National Customs Authority for more information contact: http://www.registronacional.go.cr/bienes_muebles/muebles_consultavehiculos.htm
Once your vehicles are customs cleared and duties and taxes have been paid you must also register your vehicles with:
Transit and Land Transport Authority Costa Rica for more information please contact:
http://www.registronacional.go.cr/bienes_muebles/muebles_consultavehiculos.htm
CAN I IMPORT A SEMI-TRAILER TO COSTA RICA?
Yes, but it is essential for the importer to have knowledge of Costa Rican Customs regulations for importing semi-trailers to the Costa Rica.
For more information, please feel free to contact the Costa Rica customs at:
National Customs Authority for more information contact: http://www.registronacional.go.cr/bienes_muebles/muebles_consultavehiculos.htm
Once your vehicles are customs cleared and duties and taxes have been paid you must also register your vehicles with:
Transit and Land Transport Authority Costa Rica for more information please contact:
http://www.registronacional.go.cr/bienes_muebles/muebles_consultavehiculos.htm
CAN I IMPORT CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY TO COSTA RICA?
Yes, although importers should have knowledge of Costa Rican Customs regulations for importing construction machinery and mining equipment to the Costa Rica.
For more information, please feel free to contact the Costa Rica customs at:
National Customs Authority for more information contact: http://www.registronacional.go.cr/bienes_muebles/muebles_consultavehiculos.htm
Once your vehicles are customs cleared and duties and taxes have been paid you must also register your vehicles with:
Transit and Land Transport Authority Costa Rica for more information please contact:
http://www.registronacional.go.cr/bienes_muebles/muebles_consultavehiculos.htm
VEHICLE IMPORTATION REGULATIONS
Vehicle importation to Costa Rica has some restrictions. All vehicles must manifest the make, model, color, year, engine CC, Serial/VIN Number, actual weight, as well as the number of axles for High and Heavy commodities.
For all vehicle importation, all importers must have these vehicles custom cleared with their preferred custom broker, if you don’t have one Cargomax international can help you by recommending a good custom broker in Costa Rica. All vehicles must be imported, cleatred and registered with Hondurian authorities.
For more information, please feel free to contact the Costa Rica customs at:
National Customs Authority for more information contact: http://www.registronacional.go.cr/bienes_muebles/muebles_consultavehiculos.htm
Once your vehicles are customs cleared and duties and taxes have been paid you must also register your vehicles with:
Transit and Land Transport Authority Costa Rica for more information please contact:
http://www.registronacional.go.cr/bienes_muebles/muebles_consultavehiculos.htm
Since 2001, our corporation has made Ro/Ro shipping our specialty. Cargomax International specializes in the transportation of over-dimensional and Ro/Ro (Roll-On /Roll-Off) cargo to Costa Rica.
Our company provides more services than most companies in the market. Not only do we ship your cargo from the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe to Costa Rica, but we also have our own personnel in Costa Rica to provide all our customers with follow-up services for their shipments.
Why is this important? Because Cargomax International knows how important your cargo is to you. This is the reason why we invest in local offices and personnel to provide our customers the best logistics and representation service at all times.
When you ship with Cargomax International, you are working with a company of dedicated professionals who provide responsible service.
With over 20 years of experience in the shipping of High and Heavy commodities from the United States, Canada, China, and Korea, our company has a team of dedicated experts to provide the highest standard service.
If you are a buyer of new or used vehicles and equipment, OOG (out of gauge) cargo, over-dimensional, and overweight cargo, Cargomax International has the service you are looking for. See the drop-downs below for additional information on documentation, commodities, and import regulations.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT FOR SHIPPING VEHICLES TO COSTA RICA
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES
• Bill of Sale or Commercial Invoice (signed by a notary from the same state)
• Original Bill of Lading
• Original Title Registration of the unit (made to the consignee)
INFORMATION REQUIRED ON COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTATION
• Make of vehicle
• Model of vehicle
• Color of vehicle
• Year of vehicle manufacture
• Engine CC
• Serial or Vin Number
• Actual weight
• Number of Axles for High and Heavy commodities
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE RESTRICTIONS FOR IMPORT
• Vehicles: No restrictions for the year of manufacture for these commodities.
• Tractor Heads: No restrictions up to 10 years for the year of manufacture for these commodities.
• Trailers: No restrictions for the year of manufacture for these commodities.
• Specialized Trucks: No restrictions for the year of manufacture for these commodities.
• Yellow Equipment Construction for Specialized Machinery: No restrictions for the year of manufacture for these commodities.
For additional information regarding Customs formalities, please feel free to contact us by e-mail at:
Import-cri@cargomaxintl.com
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COMMODITIES THAT CAN BE SHIPPED WITH THIS SERVICE
BOATS
• Yachts
• Jet boats
• Fishing boats
• Dinghies
• Deck boats
• Bowrider boats
• Catamarans
• Cuddy cabin boats
• Center–console boats
• Houseboats
• Trawlers
• Cabin cruisers
• Game boats
• Motor yachts
• Personal watercraft (PWC)
• Runabout boats
• Wakeboard ski boats
• Banana boats
• Lifeboats
• Pontoon boats
• Sedan bridge boats
VEHICLES
• Sedans
• Vans
• SUVs
• Pickups
• Ambulance
BUSES
• Passenger school buses
• Passenger city buses
• Passenger long–distance buses
TRUCKS
• Tractor trucks
• Tractor heads
• Reefer trucks
• Boom trucks
• Chassis trucks
• Flatbed trucks
• Box trucks
• Dump trucks
• Cement mixer trucks
• Crane trucks
• Water pump trucks
• Cement pump trucks
• Fire trucks
TRAILERS
• Trailers
• flatbeds
• double drop decks
• box trailers
• reefer trailers
CONSTRUCTION AND MINING EQUIPMENT
• Excavators
• Backhoes
• Dragline excavators
• Bulldozers
• Graders
• Crawler tractors
• Rock trucks
• Crawler loaders
• Wheel loaders
• Wheel tractor scrapers
• Trenchers
• Loaders
• Tower cranes
• Pavers
• Compactors
• Cultivators
• Telehandlers
• Feller bunchers
• Dump trucks for mining
FORESTRY EQUIPEMENT
• Pile boring machines
• Pile driving machines
• Feller bunchers
• Track feller bunchers
• Skidders, processors
• Track harvesters
• Wheel harvesters
• Forwarders
• Loader forwarders
• Loggers
OILFIELD EQUIPMENT
• Drilling rigs
• Mud pumps & expendables
• Handling tools
• Solid control systems
• BOP & components
• Drilling tools
• Cementing tools
• Oil production tools
• Pipeline equipment
• Instrumentation fittings
• Tubing
• Manifolds
DESTINATION PORTS TERMINALS IN THE COSTA RICA
Puerto Limon port for Ro/Ro service, automobiles, vehicles, Ro/Ro machinery, static cargo, and OOG (out of gauge) cargo and containerized cargo
TERMINAL IN PUERTO LIMON
JAPDEVA Junta de Administración
Portuaria y de Desarrollo Económica
de la Vertiente AtlánticaEVA
San José, Avenida 9 Calle 0 y 2
Limón, Costado Sur del Parque Vargas
Tel: 506-795-4747
Website: http://www.japdeva.go.cr/
Puerto Caldera port for Ro/Ro service, automobiles, vehicles, Ro/Ro machinery, static cargo, and OOG (out of gauge) cargo
TERMINAL IN PUERTO CALDERA
CALDERA, PUNTA ARENAS
Tel: 506-795-4747
Website: http://www.japdeva.go.cr
Container terminal for static cargo, OOG (out of gauge) cargo, and other container services
TERMINAL MOIN AMP TERMINAL
Roble Corporate Center, Escazú. Contiguo a Hotel Intercontinental, Piso 3
Costa Rica
Tel: +506 25206501
Customer Service
Email: TCM.ServicioalCliente@apmterminals.com
Commercial Team
Email: departamento.comercial@apmterminals.com
Human Resources
Email:reclutamientocr@apmterminals.com
Procurement
Email: Procurement.costarica@apmterminals.com
OUR RORO ROUTING TO COSTA RICA
Some of these routes may include road, rail, and ocean combined transportation
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
Some of these routes may include road, rail, and ocean combined transportation
| From: Atlanta, GA | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Baltimore, MD | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Chicago, IL | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Columbus, OH | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Denver, CO | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Dixon, IL | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Everglades, FL | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Fort Worth, TX L | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Houston, TX | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Jacksonville, FL | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Kansas City, MO | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Kiefer, OK | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Medford, MN | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Miami, FL | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Minneapolis, MN | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Nashville, TN | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Newark, NJ | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: North East, MD | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: North Franklin, CT | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Orlando, FL | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Pittsburgh, PA | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Tampa, FL | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Wasilla, AK | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
CANADA ORIGIN PORT AND CITIES
Some of these routes may include road, rail, and ocean combined transportation
| From: Bolton, Ontario | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Calgary, Alberta | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Chilliwack, British Columbia | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Edmonton, Alberta | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Grande Prairie, Alberta | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Lethbridge Alberta | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Montreal, Quebec | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Mont St-Hilaire, Quebec | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: N. Battleford, Saskatchewan | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Toronto, Ontario | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Regina, Saskatchewan | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Truro, Nova Scotia | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Vancouver, British Columbia | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Winnipeg, Manitoba | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
ASIA
Some of these routes may include road, rail, and ocean combined transportation
CHINA
| From: Fujian, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Fuzhou, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Guangdong, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Hainan, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Hebei, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Hong Kong, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Jiangsu, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Liaoning, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Macau, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Shandong, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Shanghai, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Shenzhen, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Tianjin, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Zhejiang, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Xiamen, China | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
KOREA
| From: Busan, Korea | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Seoul, Korea | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
| From: Pusan, Korea | To: Puerto Limon, Limón, Caldera, Moín, Costa Rica |
Contact information in the
Costa Rica
CARGOMAX INTERNATIONAL INC,
Costa Rica Customer Service Center
Pricing Email: sales@cargomaxintl.com
Customs formalities information:
Email : roro@cargomaxintl.com
Contact: Maria Jose David Sulvaran
Customer services information:
Email : roro@cargomaxintl.com
Phone : (506) 4101-2142
Pricing department :
sales@cargomaxintl.com
