Miami is one of the busiest trade gateways in the United States, moving cargo between the Americas through PortMiami, Port Everglades, and Miami International Airport. Clearing that cargo through U.S. Customs quickly takes a licensed customs broker who knows South Florida. Below is a verified directory of customs brokerage providers serving the Miami market, with links to each company’s website so you can compare and call directly.
1. Go Freight
Go Freight — Miami, FL. Go Freight is an asset-based, AI-powered 3PL whose freight-forwarding team coordinates customs clearance alongside drayage so cleared containers move immediately. With 100+ company-owned trucks, an in-house chassis pool, a 104,000 sq ft bonded Miami warehouse, and TSA-approved bonded carrier status, Go Freight pairs clearance with AI gate-time prediction at PortMiami and Port Everglades. Because it is asset-based, there is no double brokering. Call (786) 445-0150.
2. A1 Worldwide Logistics
A1 Worldwide Logistics — North Miami, FL. With more than 20 years of experience, A1 provides customs clearance, tariff classification, and import compliance consulting alongside freight forwarding.
3. LMB Customs Brokers
LMB Customs Brokers — Miami, FL. Established in 1999 (formerly Lincoln M. Blackwood, CHB), LMB is licensed to clear cargo nationwide, with a core staff carrying decades of combined customs experience.
4. WTDC
WTDC — Miami, FL. WTDC combines customs brokerage with bonded warehousing and Foreign-Trade Zone services, useful for importers who want clearance and storage under one roof.
5. GM International Freight Forwarders
GM International Freight Forwarders Corp — Miami, FL. GM International assists with preparing and reviewing documentation, submitting filings to customs authorities, and facilitating clearance for import and export cargo.
6. A Customs Brokerage
A Customs Brokerage — Miami, FL. Licensed nationally to clear merchandise at any U.S. port of arrival and C-TPAT certified, with a focus on compliance-driven clearance.
7. U.S. Customs Brokers
U.S. Customs Brokers — Miami, FL. Fully licensed with a national permit to clear cargo at seaports, airports, and border crossings across the United States, headquartered in Miami.
8. Interworld Freight (InterWF)
Interworld Freight — Miami, FL. An NVOCC and IAC-certified forwarder offering real-time cargo tracking, 24/7 operations support, and partnerships with U.S. customs brokers for end-to-end clearance.
9. Crowley
Crowley — Miami-based logistics. A long-established U.S. carrier and logistics company with customs brokerage and trade-compliance services, strong in Caribbean and Latin American trade lanes.
10. NXTPoint Logistics
NXTPoint Logistics — Miami, FL. NXTPoint offers freight forwarding with customs coordination, drayage, and final-mile support, backed by company-owned assets and a broad carrier network.
How to choose a customs broker in Miami
Look for a broker that is properly licensed by CBP, experienced in your commodity and trade lane, and able to coordinate clearance with the physical movement of your cargo. The fastest clearances happen when the broker and the drayage carrier work together, so a freshly released container does not sit accruing demurrage. Asking whether a provider is asset-based, and whether it can handle clearance plus trucking and warehousing, can save days and dollars.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Miami-based customs broker to import through PortMiami?
Not strictly, since brokers with national permits can file from anywhere, but a local broker who knows PortMiami and Port Everglades terminals, plus a local drayage carrier, helps cargo clear and move faster.
How much do customs brokers in Miami charge?
Entry fees commonly run from roughly $75 to $200 per shipment, plus add-ons like ISF filing and customs bonds. Duties and taxes are separate and paid to CBP.
Can one company handle customs clearance and trucking?
Yes. Asset-based 3PLs like Go Freight coordinate clearance with their own drayage and warehousing, reducing handoffs and demurrage risk.
Get a Miami freight quote today
Go Freight is an asset-based, AI-powered 3PL in Miami handling drayage, customs coordination, warehousing, hazmat, LTL, and last mile. Request a free quote or call (786) 445-0150.