Port Overview

The management of Puerto Caldera Terminal has been placed under concession by the Costa Rican government. The port is located on Costa Rica's Pacific coast in the province of Puntarenas, Cantón de Esparza, Espiritu Santo district, with its surface area measuring 241069m².

The area that is currently under concession includes:

• Berths one, two and three
• All buildings:
  • Any structures
  • Storage warehouses
  • Warehouse annexes
  • Patios
  • Parking lots
  • The administrative building and booths
  • Network against fires
  • Aqueduct and sewerage network
  • Electrical network.

Port website: http://www.spcaldera.com/

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

CONSORCIO PORTUARIO DE CALDERA II

1. SOCIEDAD PORTUARIA REGIONAL DE BUENAVENTURA S. A.
2. CORPORACIÓN BRISAS DEL PACIFICO S.A.,
3. LOGISTICA DE GRANOS, S. A.
4.  COMERCIALIZADORA R Y S, S. A

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List here.

Port Performance

Port Performance

The port attends to ships for the import and export of general cargo, in containers and in bulk, with activities in the Pacific sector of Costa Rica. It should be noted that the Port of Calderas is covered under a Concession Contract with the Costa Rican government.

Transport Requirements for Accessing the Port Calderas:

• Particular conditions of the Civil Responsibility Policy, duly signed by Costa Rica National Insurance Institute (INS).
• Official receipt of payment of the Civil Liability Policy, issued by the INS, minimum coverage A and C.
• Circulation card.
• Vehicle Technical Vehicle Review.

Pilotage:

• The pilot boards the ship at 1 mile from port Entrance
• In the port of Caldera, the gangway should be at portside
• Pilotage is compulsory for larger vessels.
• Weather conditions suitable for docking and undocking manoeuvres, subject to discretion of pilot’s office.

Restrictions:

• Max length of 220m
• Max draft of 12m for bulkers, for tankers, projects, generals, containers, etc
• Services of fresh water, sludge removal, ship chandlers, and garbage disposal are available.
• No daylight restriction 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: http://www.spcaldera.com/tarifas/

Berthing Specifications

Port website: http://www.spcaldera.com/

Port Handling Equipment

The port is run PRIVATELY.

Container Facilities

Customs Guidance

Please refer to the customs information.

For more information on customs in COSTA RICA, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 1.3 Customs Information here.  

Terminal Information

Grain and Bulk Handling

Six spreaders (3×20 ft., 3×40 ft.), 2 empty spreaders, 1×35 Ton top loader, 8 reach stackers (2×40 MT Capacity and 6×45 MT Capacity), 10 tractors, 16 trailers, 40 reefer points.

Main Storage Terminal

Hinterland Information

Hinterland information with the access highway to San Jose is in good conditions. In some areas there is the possibility of interruptions or landslides caused by the accumulation of water or leaks. Port operates with control gates and duly registration.

Puerto Caldera is land connected via the Interamerican highway. However, there is an accessible interurban road between Caldera and the city of Puntarenas.

Port Security

Port operates with control gates and security premises are fully fenced.

There is control registration for vehicles and passengers.

Trucks can be tracked by using this link:

http://www.puertodecaldera.com/Transportistas/camiones_new.aspx