Miami, United States
Sea freight in Miami
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Miami, via PortMiami and Port Everglades. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Miami
- AirportMiami International
MIA - SeaportPortMiami and Port Everglades
Miami International Airport (MIA) is the main US airport for air cargo to and from Latin America and the Caribbean, with freighter connections to most capitals in the region and strong links to Europe. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) to the north handles smaller cargo volumes. By sea, PortMiami and Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale handle containers and ro-ro cargo, with a strong focus on Latin American and Caribbean trade. This makes South Florida a natural hub for re-export to and from the Americas.
The Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) connects MIA with downtown and PortMiami, while I-95, the Florida Turnpike and I-75 lead north to the rest of Florida and the Southeast. The Florida East Coast Railway serves both PortMiami and Port Everglades with intermodal rail links. The warehouse district around Doral and the airport hosts many freight forwarders, perishables handlers and distribution centres.
Operational logistics facts for Miami
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Miami International Airport (MIA) | Freighter flights to Latin America and the Caribbean | Main US air hub for Latin American trade |
| PortMiami and Port Everglades | Containers and ro-ro for the Americas | Two ports in South Florida for sea freight |
| Perishables handling at MIA | Flowers, fruit and vegetables | Specialised handling for temperature-sensitive goods |
| Doral warehouse district | Distribution and re-export to Latin America | Close to MIA for consolidation and storage |
Industries in Miami and how we support them
Miami is the US centre for perishables imports, especially cut flowers and fresh produce from Colombia, Ecuador and Central America. Pharma and medical companies use Miami as a distribution base for Latin America, and electronics, telecom equipment and aircraft parts are re-exported across the region. We support these supply chains with air freight under our own air waybills via MIA, sea freight through PortMiami and Port Everglades, temperature-controlled transport for pharma, Next Flight Out for aircraft parts and On-Board Courier for samples. Customs entries and inspections are prepared with complete shipment data.
From the port to your door in Miami
We arrange collection of the container or the LCL cargo at PortMiami and Port Everglades, customs clearance and delivery to your site in the Miami area. For exports we organise the pick-up and the delivery to the terminal before the cut-off.
Customs clearance in the United States
Ziem network
Customs clearance in the United States is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from the United States we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in the United States need an importer of record number and, for most formal entries, a customs bond.
Frequently asked questions
Which port is used for sea freight to and from Miami?
Usually PortMiami and Port Everglades. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.