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Cargo transport
to or from Costa Rica,
by ocean, land o air.

Ship loaded with containers
Ocean Freight

DACOTRANS has a well established and solid reputation with carriers of both containerized and break bulk cargo which has allowed for close partnerships and very competitive pricing.

  • Transport of consolidated ocean freight, full containers, and conventional cargo between Costa Rica and Europe, North America, South America, China, and all over the world
  • Imports and exports
  • Port agency services for docking and clearing
  • Complete or consolidated shipping is also available, with competitive pricing negotiated directly with the shipping lines
  • Weekly and fortnightly consolidation service to Costa Rica from:
  Country   Port
  Germany   Bremen
  Belgium   Amberes
  Holland   Rotterdam
  Spain   Bilbao and Barcelona
  Italy   Livorno and Vado Ligure
  England   Felixstowe
  France   Via Germany or Belgium
  United States   Miami, Houston and New York
  Venezuela   Puerto Cabello, La Guaira and Gurdian
  Colombia   Cartagena
  Chile   San Antonio
  Mexico   Veracruz, Altamira, Tampico and Manzanillo
  Peru   Callao


Measurements and Weights of Ocean Containers

Type Measurements Width (m) Length (m) Height (m) Volume (m3) Carga (Ton) Tare (Ton) Description
20 ft standard shipping container
20 ft Standard 		Exterior 2.438 6.060 2.590 33.00 28.15 2.33 Dry goods transport
Interior 2.352 5.900 2.390
Door 2.340 - 2.283
40 ft standard shipping container
40 ft Standard 		Exterior 2.438 12.192 2.590 67.70 28.70 3.80
Interior 2.352 12.030 2.390
Door 2.340 - 2.275
40 ft conair shipping container
40 ft Conair 		Exterior 2.438 12.192 2.590 60.00 25.94 5.54 Cargo transport to Europe under controlled temperatures. Cold temps are provided by the ship and land units, maintaining the desired temperature even if the refrigerating unit is disconnected.
Interior 2.266 11.992 2.214
Door 2.256   2.197

40 ft Conair		 Exterior 2.438 12.192 2.590 60.00 25.94 5.54 Cargo transport to Europe under controlled temperatures. Cold temps are provided by the ship and land units, maintaining the desired temperature even if the refrigerating unit is disconnected.
Interior 2.266 11.992 2.214
Door 2.256 ---- 2.197
20 ft refrigerated shipping container
20 ft Refrigerated 		Exterior 2.438 6.060 2.590 28.10 21.80 3.20 Capable of maintaining constant interior temperatures in the -20 C° to +20 C°, for refrigerated or frozen cargo.
Interior 2.285 5.450 2.260
Door 2.320 ---- 2.250
40 ft refrigerated shipping container
40 ft Refrigerated 		Exterior 2.438 12.192 2.590 58.40 26.00 4.48
Interior 2.285 11.570 2.250
Door 2.290 ---- 2.265
20 ft flat rack shipping container
20 ft Flat Rack 		Exterior 2.438 6.060 2.590 32.00 29.50 3.00 Ideal for extra-heavy or extra-large cargo because of their collapsible front and back panels, making stacking and transport easier.
Interior 2.352 5.900 2.310
Door ---- ---- ----
40 ft Flat Rack Exterior 2.438 12.192 2.590 56.60 40.05 4.95
Interior 2.410 12.020 1.955
Door ---- ---- ----
20 ft open top shipping container
20 ft Open Top 		Exterior 2.428 6.060 2.590 32.60 21.70 2.30 Enables the transport of stackable cargo by means of a crane. The top is then covered with tarp. Ideal for cargo that needs additional ventilation.
Interior 2.340 5.890 2.360
Door 2.320 ---- 2.250
40 ft Open Top Exterior 2.438 12.192 2.590 67.30 26.28 4.20
Interior 2.352 12.024 2.380
Door 2.320 ---- 2.250
20 ft tank shipping container
20 ft Tank Container 		Exterior 2.440 6.060 2.590 24.00 26.67 5.33

 
Interior      
Door      
40 ft high cube shipping container
40 ft High Cube 		Exterior 2.438 12.192 2.896 76.00 26.48 4.00

 
Interior 2.352 12.030 2.695
Door 2.340   2.585
20 ft ventilated shipping container
20 ft Ventilated 		Exterior 2.438 6.060 5.590 32.99 22.05 2.350

 
Interior 2.340 5.900 2.390
Door 2.340   2.270


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