Thanks to its location near the Panama Canal and its long history of stability and foreign investment, Costa Rica has become a center of not only tourism but trade. Boasting a highly educated workforce, the majority of which speak English and a thriving financial sector, doing business in Costa Rica is often easier for international companies than in some neighboring countries. The position of Puerto Limon makes it easily accessible for most cargo coming over the Atlantic and the port has long enjoyed a position of importance, with 80% of cargo business coming in and out of Costa Rica coming through Limon. The port is also the world’s largest exporter of bananas.

While Costa Rica once depended entirely on agriculture, in recent years the manufacturing of medical devices and electronics has taken a large share of the market. Tourism is also thriving in Costa Rica, which has long had a reputation for encouraging sustainable, environmentally friendly eco-tourism. Currently, the government of Costa Rica is focused on improving infrastructure and public efficiencies, to encourage foreign investment to remain strong.

Despite its relative ease for foreigners, having a team on the ground that is familiar with Costa Rican shipping procedures and local regulations is key. Cargomax International guarantees  negotiated rates to most Costa Rican ports and airports from the following list of countries: United States, Canada, China, Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Mexico, Guatemala, Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina and Brazil.

When you partner with Cargomax International Inc., you can rest easy knowing your business is represented with professionalism and expertise.