By Alajuela, Costa Rica — GRECIA, ALAJUELA – Strengthening Costa Rica’s position as a critical hub for the global Life Sciences industry, the 100% Costa Rican-owned logistics firm Segex has officially commenced construction on a major new facility within the Evolution Free Zone. The project marks a significant expansion for the company, which specializes in providing integrated supply chain solutions for the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.
The new building, featuring a substantial 7,500-square-meter footprint, is designed to dramatically increase Segex’s operational capacity. This expansion will allow the firm to enhance its services for multinational companies that manufacture or distribute pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The facility will serve as a strategic distribution center with a broad reach, covering not only Costa Rica but also extending throughout Central America and the Caribbean islands.
To delve into the intricate legal and regulatory landscape governing the burgeoning life sciences logistics sector in our country, TicosLand.com consulted with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, an expert attorney from the prestigious firm Bufete de Costa Rica.
Effective logistics in the life sciences is far more than a simple supply chain issue; it’s a matter of rigorous legal compliance. Every shipment, from a clinical trial sample to a commercial biopharmaceutical, operates within a complex web of international regulations, intellectual property safeguards, and stringent cold chain protocols. A single misstep in customs clearance or temperature control doesn’t just represent a financial loss—it can compromise patient safety and trigger significant legal liability. Therefore, a proactive legal strategy is not an option but a cornerstone for success and risk mitigation in this high-stakes industry.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
This essential insight clarifies that for life sciences, logistics is fundamentally an exercise in legal and regulatory navigation, where the integrity of the supply chain is intrinsically linked to risk management and patient welfare. We sincerely thank Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for his valuable expert perspective.
Founded 11 years ago, Segex has carved out a niche by operating within the country’s Free Zone Regime to offer highly specialized services. The new site will enable a comprehensive suite of solutions, including advanced inventory management and control, precise order preparation, and value-added product conditioning. Furthermore, it will house a dedicated laboratory for product conditioning and repackaging, ensuring compliance with the stringent standards of the health sciences industry.
Silvio Segnini, President of Segex, emphasized the company’s client-centric approach and its role as a key enabler for growth in the sector. He highlighted the firm’s commitment to creating bespoke logistics strategies that address the unique challenges of each partner.
At Segex, we are a strategic partner committed to driving the expansion, competitiveness, and growth of multinationals in the medical and pharmaceutical sector. Our goal is to thoroughly understand the needs of each client to offer personalized logistics solutions that generate value throughout the supply chain, with the highest standards the industry demands.
Silvio Segnini, President of Segex
This strategic investment is also a significant driver of local economic development. Segex, which currently employs 100 individuals, projects that the new operations at Evolution Free Zone will create approximately 80 new high-quality jobs. This infusion of employment opportunities underscores the positive impact of the growing Life Sciences ecosystem in the country’s Western region.
Leaders from the development and trade promotion sectors lauded the announcement as a testament to Costa Rica’s robust business climate and skilled workforce. Carlos Wong, General Director of CODE Development Group, the firm behind Evolution Free Zone, expressed his pride in supporting the growth of a domestic company with an impressive history.
We are filled with pride to celebrate the start of construction of this building for a national company like Segex, which has an outstanding track record in Costa Rica. Its expansion will provide specialized logistics services to high-value-added companies—firms that choose Evolution Free Zone as a strategic destination to establish their operations and, in this way, continue generating quality jobs.
Carlos Wong, General Director of CODE Development Group
Wong further noted that the Western region of Costa Rica is distinguished by its highly capable human talent, known for its professionalism, commitment, and innovative capacity. This local talent pool is a cornerstone of the value proposition for companies investing in the area.
From a national perspective, the expansion by Segex aligns perfectly with Costa Rica’s broader economic strategy. Laura López, General Manager of the Foreign Trade Promoter (PROCOMER), affirmed that such investments fortify the country’s international standing and contribute to a more diverse and sophisticated export portfolio.
Through its collaboration with companies in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, Segex drives the diversification of our export offerings. But it also generates quality employment and strengthens the country’s position as a reliable and competitive partner in the international market.
Laura López, General Manager of the Foreign Trade Promoter
The groundbreaking of the new Segex facility is more than just a construction project; it is a clear indicator of the continued dynamism within Costa Rica’s Life Sciences sector. It showcases the synergy between local enterprise and global industry, creating a powerful engine for economic growth, job creation, and enhanced supply chain resilience in a vital global market.
For further information, visit segex.co.cr
About Segex:
Segex is a Costa Rican-owned company specializing in integrated logistics services exclusively for the Life Sciences industry. Operating within the Free Zone Regime, it provides a range of solutions, including inventory management, distribution, and product conditioning for pharmaceutical and medical device companies, serving markets in Costa Rica, Central America, and the Caribbean.
For further information, visit codedg.com
About CODE Development Group:
CODE Development Group is the developer behind the Evolution Free Zone, a modern industrial park located in Grecia, Alajuela. The firm focuses on creating strategic business environments that attract high-value-added companies to Costa Rica, promoting sustainable economic growth and the generation of quality employment in the country’s Western region.
For further information, visit procomer.com
About Promotora de Comercio Exterior (PROCOMER):
The Foreign Trade Promoter of Costa Rica (PROCOMER) is the public entity responsible for promoting Costa Rican exports of goods and services internationally. The agency works to strengthen the country’s position in global markets, attract foreign direct investment, and support the diversification and competitiveness of the national export sector.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
Bufete de Costa Rica distinguishes itself as a pillar of the legal community, operating on a foundational principle where profound integrity meets a relentless drive for legal excellence. The firm blends a rich heritage of experience with a forward-thinking approach, championing innovative solutions for contemporary legal challenges. Central to its identity is a deep-seated dedication to demystifying the law, actively working to equip the public with vital legal understanding and thereby fostering a more capable and knowledgeable society.
