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Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to Miami?


  • South-Florida powerhouse. PortMiami handled ≈ 1.1 million TEU in fiscal-year 2024, serving 149 trading nations—half of all moves link directly to Latin America and the Caribbean. (miamidade.gov)
  • Express inland access. On-dock Florida East Coast Railway double-stack service moves boxes straight onto the U.S. Class-I rail network via the 9 000 ft FECR yard, slashing truck congestion on I-95. (miamidade.gov
  • Perishables & pharma hub. Dedicated cold-chain and USDA inspection lanes make Miami the fastest U.S. entry for tropical fruit, cut flowers, and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. (Axios)
  • Hurricane-season know-how. iContainers’ local ops team monitors June–November storm advisories and reroutes or stages cargo when Florida ports announce closures, protecting your supply chain from extreme-weather disruptions. (ismworld.org)

Our Container Shipping Services to Miami


Full-Container-Load (FCL)


High-volume shippers of furniture, apparel, machinery, and iron/steel products favor sealed 20 ft or 40 ft containers for security and predictable landed costs. Typical port-to-port transits: Shanghai → Miami ≈ 32–38 days; Rotterdam → Miami ≈ 30–43 days.


Less-than-Container-Load (LCL)


SMEs moving luxury retail items, specialty foods, or hospitality supplies leverage consolidation hubs such as Cartagena, Panama, and Antwerp, delivering door-to-door in 15–28 days throughout the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean.


Alternative: Air Freight to Miami


When speed trumps cost, book air freight into Miami International Airport (MIA)—ranked #1 in the U.S. for international freight and #5 worldwide in 2024. Ideal for high-value electronics, urgent spare parts, or perishables requiring 2- to 5-day delivery. (miami-airport.com)

Container shipping rates to Miami

How much does it cost to ship a container to Miami?

How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to Miami?


ModeTypical Transit Window*
FCL – Asia → Miami30 – 40 days
FCL – Europe → Miami20 – 35 days
LCL – Regional hubs15 – 30 days
Air Freight – Global1 – 7 days

*Includes sailing time plus average terminal handling and customs.


Popular Routes and Gateways


Origin PortsU.S. ArrivalNotes
Shanghai • Ningbo • YantianPortMiami (US MIA)All-water via Panama; weekly express Asia–US East loops.
Cartagena • ColónPortMiamiFeeder services for LatAm & Caribbean re-export.
Rotterdam • Antwerp • HamburgPortMiamiFast North-Atlantic crossings, 30–43 days.
MIA (air)Largest U.S. gateway for flowers & perishables; 91 % of all U.S. cut-flower imports.

Five Easy Steps to Book with iContainers


  1. Get an instant quote for FCL, LCL, or air.
  2. Select your service level — port-to-port, door pickup, insurance.
  3. Upload documents (commercial invoice, packing list, certificates if applicable).
  4. Track & manage your shipment 24/7 in the dashboard.
  5. Clear & receive in Miami with drayage or rail to any U.S. ZIP code—or re-export duty-free via FTZ 281.

What Can You Ship in a Container to Miami?


Common Commodities (top PortMiami TEU categories 2024)


  • Fruit & vegetables (113 k TEU)
  • **Apparel & textiles (96 k TEU) **
  • Machinery & equipment (84 k TEU)
  • Furniture, iron/steel, plastics & rubber products

Restricted or Special-Permit Goods


  • Agricultural products without USDA/APHIS clearance
  • Alcohol and tobacco (TTB permits)
  • Lithium batteries and other hazmat (IMDG paperwork)
  • Wildlife or CITES-listed items
  • Counterfeit or trademark-infringing goods

FAQs About Shipping Containers to Miami

Is cold-chain service available at PortMiami?

Yes. Dedicated temperature-controlled warehouses, expedited USDA inspections, and on-dock reefers support fast clearance for perishables.

Can I route cargo through Miami and re-export to Latin America duty-free?

Absolutely. Use Foreign-Trade Zone 281 or bond-in-transit options for fast trans-shipment without paying U.S. import duty.

Do I need cargo insurance?

Not legally, but iContainers strongly recommends it—especially during Florida’s hurricane season when port closures and heavy seas heighten risk.

Ready to connect your supply chain to Miami?

Get your instant iContainers quote now and lock in space.

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