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Caldera Port, one of Costa Rica¡¯s critical maritime gateways, is under severe strain due to chronic congestion, with local media (La Rep¨²blica) warning it¡¯s "near collapse."

Key Issues:

? 7-year backlog: Structural and maintenance deficiencies remain unresolved.
? Overcapacity crisis: Yard occupancy hits 90-100% (vs. manageable 65%).
? 3,300+ vehicles were stuck in container zones/overflow areas in mid-July.

Root Causes:

Customs bottleneck: A government directive (DGA) blocks pre-cleared containers from temporary parking (ET), worsening gridlock.
Dredging delays: Silt buildup stalls berth-deepening projects for larger vessels.

Stakeholder Alerts:

Ricardo Ospina (SPC General Manager) urges urgent infrastructure upgrades to sustain operations.
Port¡¯s role is vital: Caldera handles 40%+ of Costa Rica¡¯s Pacific trade, linking local industries to global markets.