Puerto Moín
Costa Rica
Technical sheet of Puerto Moín (Limón): the main energy and logistics complex of the Costa Rican Caribbean —RECOPE, refrigerated export (banana and pineapple), APM Terminals since 2019— and a receiver of cargo diverted from Puerto Caldera since 2024.
General information
Official name
Puerto Moín
Location
Moín, Limón, Costa Rica
Approximate coordinates
10.0008° N, 83.0846° W
Maritime zone
Caribbean Sea / Atlantic
Historic administrator
Board of Port Administration and Economic Development of the Atlantic Region (JAPDEVA)
Specialized terminal
APM Terminals
Port type
Multi-purpose, energy and containerized
Main technical specifications
Coast
Atlantic / Caribbean
Main operator
JAPDEVA
Modern terminal
APM Terminals
Specialization
Energy and refrigerated
Operation
24/7
Technology
Super Post-Panamax
Logistics integration
National and international
Port infrastructure
Strategic importance
Puerto Moín is the main energy and logistics complex of the Costa Rican Caribbean.
The port performs critical functions for:
- National energy security.
- Agro-industrial exports.
- International containerized trade.
- Atlantic–Central America logistics integration.
Energy infrastructure — RECOPE terminal
The port hosts strategic facilities of the Costa Rican Petroleum Refinery (RECOPE).
National energy importance
Through the Moín terminal enters practically all of the oil and derivatives consumed by Costa Rica.
This makes the port:
- Main national energy node.
- Critical point for fuel supply.
- Strategic infrastructure for the country's economic stability.
Operational specialization — Refrigerated export
Puerto Moín is one of the main refrigerated agricultural export platforms in Central America.
Main products
ProductBanana
- Segment
- Agro-export
ProductPineapple
- Segment
- Agro-export
| Product | Segment |
|---|---|
| Banana | Agro-export |
| Pineapple | Agro-export |
Global banana leadership
In 2024, Costa Rica exported bananas for approximately:
IndicatorBanana exports
- Value
- US$1,241 million
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Banana exports | US$1,241 million |
The country remained among:
- The third and fourth largest exporter worldwide.
- Approximately 14% of the global market.
Logistics role in the banana chain
Puerto Moín plays a fundamental role in that logistics chain.
APM Terminals container terminal — Port modernization
The APM Terminals Moín terminal has operated in Moín since 2019.
Notable technical features
FeatureOperating start
- Detail
- 2019
FeatureType
- Detail
- Containerized terminal
FeatureOperation
- Detail
- 24/7
FeatureEquipment
- Detail
- Super Post-Panamax cranes
FeatureTechnology level
- Detail
- One of the highest in Central America
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Operating start | 2019 |
| Type | Containerized terminal |
| Operation | 24/7 |
| Equipment | Super Post-Panamax cranes |
| Technology level | One of the highest in Central America |
The terminal is considered:
- One of the most modern in Central America.
- A strategic node for international trade.
- A high-efficiency containerized platform.
Regional congestion and operational growth — Impact of Puerto Caldera
Starting in 2024, the congestion at Puerto Caldera generated a diversion of operations toward Moín.
Redirected cargo
Cargo typeCereals
- Situation
- Operational increase
Cargo typeFertilizers
- Situation
- Greater movement
Cargo typeGeneral cargo
- Situation
- Redirection
Cargo typeSteel products
- Situation
- Increased traffic
| Cargo type | Situation |
|---|---|
| Cereals | Operational increase |
| Fertilizers | Greater movement |
| General cargo | Redirection |
| Steel products | Increased traffic |
This caused:
- Increase in operational volumes.
- Greater strategic importance of the Costa Rican Caribbean.
- Logistics consolidation of Moín.
Strategic advantages
AdvantageMain energy terminal
- Impact
- National security
AdvantageAgricultural export
- Impact
- Global leadership
AdvantageModern terminal
- Impact
- High competitiveness
Advantage24/7 operation
- Impact
- Greater productivity
AdvantageAlternative to Caldera
- Impact
- National logistics balance
| Advantage | Impact |
|---|---|
| Main energy terminal | National security |
| Agricultural export | Global leadership |
| Modern terminal | High competitiveness |
| 24/7 operation | Greater productivity |
| Alternative to Caldera | National logistics balance |
Regional comparison
PortPuerto Moín
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Specialization
- Energy and containers
PortPuerto Limón
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Specialization
- Caribbean general cargo
PortPuerto Caldera
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Specialization
- Pacific bulk
PortPuerto Cortés
- Country
- Honduras
- Specialization
- Atlantic containers
| Port | Country | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Moín | Costa Rica | Energy and containers |
| Puerto Limón | Costa Rica | Caribbean general cargo |
| Puerto Caldera | Costa Rica | Pacific bulk |
| Puerto Cortés | Honduras | Atlantic containers |
Coordinates and navigation
ElementLatitude
- Information
- 10.0008° N
ElementLongitude
- Information
- 83.0846° W
ElementMaritime zone
- Information
- Western Caribbean
ElementOperation type
- Information
- Multi-purpose and containerized
| Element | Information |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 10.0008° N |
| Longitude | 83.0846° W |
| Maritime zone | Western Caribbean |
| Operation type | Multi-purpose and containerized |
Executive summary
Key indicatorHistoric operator
- Value
- JAPDEVA
Key indicatorModern terminal
- Value
- APM Terminals
Key indicatorAPM start
- Value
- 2019
Key indicatorOperation
- Value
- 24/7
Key indicatorEnergy specialization
- Value
- RECOPE
Key indicatorKey export
- Value
- Banana and pineapple
Key indicatorCR banana exports 2024
- Value
- US$1,241 million
Key indicatorTechnology
- Value
- Super Post-Panamax
Key indicatorRegional role
- Value
- Costa Rican Caribbean hub
| Key indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Historic operator | JAPDEVA |
| Modern terminal | APM Terminals |
| APM start | 2019 |
| Operation | 24/7 |
| Energy specialization | RECOPE |
| Key export | Banana and pineapple |
| CR banana exports 2024 | US$1,241 million |
| Technology | Super Post-Panamax |
| Regional role | Costa Rican Caribbean hub |