Moín Container Terminal Marks Seven Years Boosting Costa Rica’s Competitiveness

• 1.3 million containers handled in 2025
• Nearly 29 million tons exported over seven years
• More than 7,000 vessels served, strengthening the country’s global connectivity

The Moín Container Terminal (TCM) celebrates its seventh year of operations, consolidating its position as a key driver of Costa Rica’s foreign trade competitiveness and its connection to major markets in the United States and Europe.

Since the beginning of its operations in Costa Rica, the terminal has operated under a 24/7 model with world-class port technology, enabling faster processes, reduced logistics times, and greater reliability in every movement.

In 2025, TCM handled 1.3 million containers, reflecting the dynamism of the export sector. At the same time, more than 6 million tons were exported to different destinations, bringing the seven-year cumulative total to nearly 29 million tons, under high standards of efficiency and operational control.

In terms of imports, the terminal has managed more than 2 million movements, facilitating the supply of the domestic market and strengthening the country’s productive linkages.

Sustained Connection with Strategic Markets

Over these seven years, TCM has handled more than 7,000 vessels, averaging close to 1,000 ships per year, consolidating key routes primarily to the United States and Europe—essential destinations for the export of agricultural, industrial, and manufactured goods.

Continuous operations—24 hours a day, 365 days a year—have been crucial in maintaining shipment regularity and reducing logistics risks in a global environment marked by supply chain disruptions.

Each operation is carried out under strict safety, occupational health, and environmental management protocols aligned with international standards, ensuring traceability and reliability—critical factors for international markets.

“Every container moved represents jobs, productive linkages, and foreign exchange generation for the country. TCM is a strategic component for Costa Rica’s socioeconomic development. These seven years demonstrate that having modern infrastructure and reliable processes not only improves competitiveness, but also strengthens the long-term stability of foreign trade,” said José Rueda, Managing Director of the Moín Container Terminal.

Investment to Continue Growing

As part of its long-term vision, in 2026 APM Terminals will invest more than $7 million in the Moín Container Terminal, focused on infrastructure, process optimization, and service

improvement. This investment aims to increase operational capacity, modernize equipment, and strengthen a culture of continuous improvement across all areas in an increasingly demanding foreign trade environment.

The long-term vision is to maintain the country’s competitiveness in a context where port efficiency is key to attracting foreign investment, sustaining exports, and reducing logistics costs.

“The planned investment for 2026 reflects a long-term vision: strengthening infrastructure, optimizing processes, and anticipating the needs of foreign trade in an increasingly demanding logistics environment. Our focus is to consolidate operational capabilities that enable greater efficiency, traceability, and safety in every movement,” added Rueda.

A Modern Port Model

In 2025, TCM received seven international awards in areas such as innovation, safety, and environmental management, reinforcing its position as a modern, efficient, and sustainable port model.

Beyond the figures, this anniversary marks a milestone of consolidation: TCM positions itself as a strategic partner for the country’s economic growth, facilitating Costa Rica’s integration into global value chains.