Port Overview
Limón has a strategically privileged geographical position. It is located only 12 hours away from the Atlantic Ocean route that connects North America, South America, the Caribbean and Europe, and is the busiest international maritime trade route in the world. The port is also a short distance from the Canal de Panama.
Limon Port Complex consist of two terminals:
- Hernán Garrón Salazar Terminal (Limón)
- Gastón Kogan Kogan Terminal (Moín)
These terminals are 7 km away from each other.
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
COSTA RICA |
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Province or District |
LIMON |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
SAN JOSE 153 (km) |
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Port's Complete Name |
Hernán Garrón Salazar Terminal (Limón) Gastón Kogan Kogan Terminal (Moín) |
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Latitude |
9º, 59', 30" N (Limón) / 10º, 01', 30" N (Moin) |
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Longitude |
83º, 03', 48" E (Limón) / 83º, 05', 00" W (Moin) |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
JUNTA DE ADMINISTRACION PORTURIA Y DE DESARROLLO ECONOMICO DE LA VERTIENTE ATLANTICA |
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Management Contact Person |
José Aponte Quirós |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
JUAN SANTAMARIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
AEROMÉXICO AEROREPÚBLICA AIR CANADÁ AIR FRANCE AIR TRANSAT ALASKA AIRLINES AMERICAN AVIATECA BRITISH AIRWAYS CONDOR HOLLAND COPA CUBANA DE AVIACIÓN DELTA IBERIA INTERJET JET BLUE AIRWAYS CORP. LACSA REGULAR NATURE AIR PARSA SANSA SPIRIT AIRLINES SUN COUNTRY SUNTHWEST AIRLINES CO. |
Port Picture
Hernán Garrón Salazar Terminal (Limón)
Gastón Kogan Terminal (Moín)
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
MARINA INTERCONTINENTAL S.A. (MARINSA)
Phone:(506) 2586-9500 Fax:(506) 2227-0300
PO BOX: 4-2300 San José, Costa Rica
Email: oscar.alvarez@ilglogistics.com
AGENCIA NAVIERA TRANSPORTE ESTIBA Y NEGOCIOS AFINES S.A. (ANTENA)
Phone:(506) 2758-8080 – (506)2758-8484
Fax:(506)2758-8181
Email: antena@grupodelsol.cr
SEABOARD MARINER
Representation in Costa Rica: Agencia Marítima del Istmo S.A.
Phone:(506) 2233-6122 Fax:(506) 2233-6330
PO BOX: 11734-1000 San José, Costa Rica
Email: contactenos@seaboard.co.cr
TRANSLOGIC W&W, S.A.
Phone:(506) 2253-8928, (506) 8347-8127
PO BOX: 1064-2070 San José, Costa Rica
Email: info@translogic.co.cr; fernando.hasbun@translogic.co.cr
SOLUCIONES INTEGRALES DE LOGISTICA S.A. (SILSA)
Phone:(506) 2798-1111 Ext. 123,124 – (506)2222-4343
Email: silsa@grupodelsol.cr
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
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From May to November |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
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Other Comments |
Road Network to/from San Jose and vice versa |
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Handling Figures for 2016 |
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Vessel Calls |
2,063 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
1,177,382 |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2016 |
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Bulk (MT) |
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Break bulk (MT) |
11,436 (Load and Offload) |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link:
http://www.japdeva.go.cr/administracion_portuaria/descripcion_tarifas_canon.html
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Cuise/Passenger Berth / RORO Operations |
No. 3-1 |
191 |
10.00 |
Limon – Hernan Garron Terminal |
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Cruise/Passenger Berth / RORO Operations |
No. 3-2 |
191 |
10.00 |
Limon – Hernan Garron Terminal |
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Cruise/Passenger Berth |
No. 3-3 |
191 |
10.00 |
Limon – Hernan Garron Terminal |
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Conventional Berth |
No. 4-1 |
162 |
9.50 |
Limon – Hernan Garron Terminal |
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Conventional Berth |
No. 4-2 |
162 |
9.50 |
Limon – Hernan Garron Terminal |
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Conventional Berth |
No. 4-3 |
200 |
10.50 |
Limon – Hernan Garron Terminal |
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Conventional Berth |
No. 5-1 |
218 |
11.80 |
Moin – Gastón Kogan Kogan Terminal |
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Conventional Berth / RORO Operations |
No. 5-2 |
RORO Ramp |
11.80 |
Moin – Gastón Kogan Kogan Terminal |
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Conventional Berth / Banana |
No. 5-3 |
163 |
9.5 |
Moin – Gastón Kogan Kogan Terminal |
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Conventional Berth / Banana |
No. 5-4 |
163 |
9.7 |
Moin – Gastón Kogan Kogan Terminal |
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Container Berth |
No. 5-5 |
210 |
10.00 |
Moin – Gastón Kogan Kogan Terminal |
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Container Berth |
No. 5-6 |
210 |
10.60 |
Moin – Gastón Kogan Kogan Terminal |
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Silo Berth |
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Berthing Tugs |
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Water Barges |
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General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
3-1, 3-2, 3-3 and 5-2 for RORO Operations |
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Other Imports |
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by the GOVERNMENT
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
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Container Gantries |
Yes |
40 MT – 1 Unit |
Liebher |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
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Reachstacker |
Yes |
45 MT - 3 Units (Moin) |
Model Kalmar DRF450-65S5 |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
RORO Platform (Moin) |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
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Transtainer |
No |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
2.5 MT - 12 Units (Moin) 6.0 MT – 2 units (Limon) 10 MT – 1 Unit (Moin & Limon) 15 MT – 2 Units (Limon) |
Container Facilities
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
YES |
YES |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
YES |
YES |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
YES |
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Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
160 (Moin) 120 (Limon) |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
Customs Guidance
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
Main Storage Terminal
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
160 Outlets connections (Moin) and 120 (Limon) |
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General Cargo |
4,930 m2 (Limon) |
Stevedoring
SERVINAVE
Phone: (506) 2586-9520
Fax: (506)2758-7316
Email: oscar.alvarez@ilglogistics.com
COOPEUNITRAP, R. L.
Phone: (506) 2798-1616
Fax: (506)2798-1694
Email: lcubero@unitrap.cr
CARGA Y DESCARGA DE COSTA RICA S.A. (CADESA)
Phone: (506) 2758-8686/(506)2798-8686
Fax: (506)2758-8181
Email: cadesa@grupodelsol.cr
Hinterland Information
Goods are transported out of the port by trucks. Moin Terminal has 6 lanes for in/out operations and Limon Gate has 4 lanes for in/out operations.
For trucking suppliers and companies please refer to template 3.2 Transporters
Port Security
To comply with the provisions demanded by international trade and the international and national organizations that regulate Port Security and Protection standards, the Limon and Moin terminals have made efforts to create infrastructure, purchase equipment and assign personnel to mitigate possible risks and vulnerabilities that may limit licit trade and security of port terminals.
Some investments have been the implementation of the Access Control System for vehicles and people, installation of a closed circuit TV, installation of perimeter closures, improvements in lighting, purchase of vehicles, creation of procedures in the management of security, plans of contingencies to attend emergencies, cooperation agreements with national police authorities among others.
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
1 |
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Police Boats |
No |
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Fire Engines |
Yes |
