Dole Ocean Cargo Express will increase its Terminal Handling Charge (THC) by US$25 per container for cargo moving through Puerto Moín, Costa Rica, with the new rate taking effect on September 13, 2026.
The increase will apply to both import and export shipments, regardless of container size or type. For imports, the revised charge will cover cargo arriving in Costa Rica through Puerto Moín, while exports moving out of the country through the same port will also be subject to the additional fee.
Dole announced the adjustment on August 17, giving customers several weeks to prepare for the higher handling costs. The revised THC will apply to shipments covered under applicable tariffs and service contracts between the United States and Canada and Costa Rica via Puerto Moín.
The US$25-per-container increase will raise overall logistics costs for shippers using Dole’s services on the Costa Rica trade lane. Importers and exporters will need to incorporate the additional terminal charge into their freight budgets and shipment cost calculations.
Puerto Moín is an important gateway for Costa Rica’s international trade, particularly for the country’s agricultural and refrigerated cargo exports. Any increase in port-related charges can have a direct impact on the landed cost of containerised goods and supply-chain expenses.
For shipping lines, exporters and freight forwarders, the latest adjustment highlights the continuing changes in terminal and local handling charges across Central American ports. Customers moving cargo through Puerto Moín are expected to account for the revised fee from September 13 onward.