Ocean Freight · Moín (Limón) → New Orleans
Ocean Freight from Moín (Limón) to New Orleans
Moín (Limón) (CRMOB), Costa Rica to New Orleans (USMSY), United States is a 1,318-nautical-mile ocean lane (2,441 km). The routing is an open-ocean passage with no canal transit. Port-to-port transit runs about 4–8 days, depending on whether the service is direct or transships at a hub.
- Distance
- 1,318 nm
- Transit
- 4–8 days
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in Costa Rica, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in United States.
- Origin
- Moín (Limón) (CRMOB), Costa Rica
- Destination
- New Orleans (USMSY), United States
- Distance
- 1,318 nm (2,441 km)
- Estimated transit
- 4–8 days
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from Moín (Limón).
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in Costa Rica.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing Moín (Limón) → New Orleans: about 4–8 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in United States, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into United States
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- ISF 10+2, filed 24 h before loading at origin
- CBP entry (Form 7501) through a U.S. customs broker, with customs bond
- USMCA certification of origin when applicable
- FDA / USDA prior notice for regulated goods
What drives the price on this lane
- Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
- Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
- Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
- Documentation and B/L fees
- Customs clearance at both ends
- Drayage from the port to the final address
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from Moín (Limón) to New Orleans take?+
Estimated transit is 4–8 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Moín (Limón) from New Orleans?+
About 1,318 nm (2,441 km) by sea.
How much does ocean freight from Moín (Limón) to New Orleans cost?+
It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+
Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.
What documents do I need to import into United States?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); ISF 10+2, filed 24 h before loading at origin; CBP entry (Form 7501) through a U.S. customs broker, with customs bond.
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