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Ship Your Car to Costa Rica from the USA

We move cars and freight by container from Baltimore, Savannah, and Houston to Puerto Limón, Costa Rica. We manage pickup, loading, export paperwork, and ocean freight with live updates throughout the journey.

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Container Shipping to Costa Rica

Why Customers Choose Container Shipping to Costa Rica

Vehicles are exported from Baltimore, Savannah, and Houston to Limón Port, Costa Rica using secure 20ft and 40ft container shipping with shared and exclusive loading options for individuals, families, dealers, and commercial clients.

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Maximum Vehicle Protection

Your vehicle is secured inside a sealed container for added protection during overseas transport.

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Personal Items Allowed

Ship approved personal items inside the vehicle when using container service to Costa Rica.

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20ft & 40ft Containers

Choose the right size for one vehicle, multiple vehicles, or mixed vehicle and household cargo.

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Ideal for Special Vehicles

Excellent option for luxury, damaged, non-running, or higher-value vehicles needing extra care.

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Dealer Consolidation

Load multiple vehicles in one container for dealer shipments and repeat export moves to Limón Port.

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Door-to-Port Service

We can arrange inland pickup from anywhere in the USA and move your shipment to our loading warehouse.

Destination Port

Shipping to Limón Port, Costa Rica

We provide secure vehicle and cargo shipping from Baltimore, Savannah, and Houston to Limón Port, Costa Rica using both container shipping and RORO service based on vessel availability.

Main Entry Port

Limón Port is one of the main ocean cargo gateways for Costa Rica and handles vehicle, container, and commercial imports.

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Container & RORO Service

Available for container shipping, shared loading, exclusive loading, and RORO service depending on current sailing schedules.

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Regional Delivery Access

Convenient for shipments moving to San José and surrounding areas after customs clearance and port release.

Shipping Process

How Shipping to Costa Rica Works

From quote to arrival at Limón Port, we manage each step of the export process with pickup coordination, container loading, documentation, and shipment tracking.

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Request a Quote

Call, WhatsApp, or submit online for a fast shipping quote and route options to Costa Rica.

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Schedule Pickup

We coordinate inland transport including Copart, IAAI, dealership, and residential pickups.

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Container Loading

Your vehicle is secured, photographed, and professionally loaded before the container is sealed.

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Export Documentation

We manage AES filing, title review, compliance, and export paperwork before departure.

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Ocean Freight

Your container departs on scheduled sailings with tracking updates provided during transit.

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Arrival at Limón Port

We notify you on arrival and help coordinate release and destination clearance steps.

Shipment Types We Handle

Vehicles & Cargo We Ship to Costa Rica from U.S. Ports

We handle a wide range of vehicle and cargo types for container export to Limón Port, Costa Rica, including personal vehicles, auction purchases, dealer inventory, commercial units, machinery, and consolidated cargo.

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Sedans & Compacts

Reliable container shipping for daily-use cars, compact models, and personal vehicle exports to Costa Rica.

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SUVs & Crossovers

Secure loading solutions for SUVs, family vehicles, and larger personal-use exports moving to Limón Port.

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Pickup Trucks

Container service for pickup trucks and larger vehicle types requiring careful loading and positioning.

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Vans & Commercial Vehicles

We ship cargo vans, work vans, and commercial-use vehicles to Costa Rica from major U.S. export ports.

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Auction Vehicles

Copart and IAAI purchases can be picked up, transported inland, and prepared for export to Costa Rica.

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Dealer Inventory / Bulk

Ideal for dealers shipping multiple vehicles in shared or exclusive container arrangements.

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Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Selected machinery and oversized cargo can be evaluated for export through our U.S. port network.

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Consolidated Cargo & Personal Items

Combine approved cargo and personal effects with vehicle shipments when container service allows.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to Costa Rica

Get quick answers about transit times, required documents, container shipping, and delivery to Limón Port.

Transit time from the USA to Limón Port is typically 1 to 2 weeks depending on departure port, sailing schedule, and customs processing.
Houston is often the most efficient option for Costa Rica shipments, while Baltimore and Savannah may also be available depending on your location and vessel schedule.
Yes. When shipping by container, approved personal items may be placed inside the vehicle below window level.
Yes. A clear title is required for export clearance. We assist with documentation and AES filing.
Yes. Our team handles export paperwork, customs compliance, and destination documentation guidance.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS

What Customers Say About Shipping With Us

Real feedback from customers who trusted Overseas Shipping Inc. for international vehicle and cargo shipping from the USA to Costa Rica.

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Excellent service from pickup to arrival. My SUV arrived safely in Costa Rica and the team kept me updated throughout the process.

Luis M.
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Very professional shipping company. They handled the title paperwork, container loading, and everything went smoothly.

Carlos R.
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We shipped two auction vehicles from Copart and both arrived in excellent condition. Highly recommended.

Miguel A.
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Fast responses and excellent customer service. They made the export process simple for our family shipment.

Ana G.
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Ready to Ship Your Car or Container to Costa Rica?

Get fast international shipping support from the USA to Limón Port, Costa Rica for vehicles, auction cars, dealer inventory, personal cargo, and commercial freight.

Trusted by customers shipping from Baltimore, Savannah, and Houston with professional loading, AES filing, customs documentation, and secure export handling.

• FMC Licensed • 20+ Years Experience • 10,000+ Shipments