Costa Rica’s geographic position — 2.5 hours from Miami, with Pacific and Caribbean port access, and proximity to the Panama Canal — makes it a natural regional logistics and supply chain hub for companies distributing to Central and South America.
Logistics Advantages
Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO) handles over 300,000 metric tons of air cargo annually. Puerto Limón (Caribbean) and Puerto Caldera (Pacific) provide containerized sea freight access. Multiple international 3PLs — DHL, UPS, Kuehne+Nagel, DB Schenker — operate regional facilities in Costa Rica.
Key Companies in This Sector
Costa Rica’s logistics sector supports both free trade zone operations and broader supply chain needs:
- Crowley Logistics (Heredia) — Complete warehousing and distribution network supporting supply chains to/from Costa Rica. 200+ employees
- ILG Logistics (Greater Metro Area) — 41,500 sq meters including two distribution centers and two fiscal warehouses. 200+ employees
- DSV (San José) — Global transport and logistics: road, sea, air freight and warehousing. 100+ employees
- CRESSA Logistics (San José) — Customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and warehousing. 100+ employees
- SEKO Logistics (San José) — Global shipping and distribution services. 50-100 employees
- Segex (Coyol FZ) — 3PL specializing in life sciences logistics. 50-100 employees
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