Miami is the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, which makes it one of the busiest freight-forwarding hubs in the Americas. A good forwarder books carrier space, consolidates cargo, handles customs documentation, and coordinates the many handoffs in an international shipment. Below is a verified directory of Miami freight forwarders and ocean carriers, each linked to its real website so you can compare and reach out directly.
1. Go Freight
Go Freight — Miami, FL. Asset-based and AI-powered, Go Freight combines freight forwarding coordination with its own 100+ truck fleet, in-house chassis pool, PortMiami and Port Everglades drayage, and a 104,000 sq ft bonded Miami warehouse. As a TSA-approved bonded carrier that owns its equipment, it avoids double brokering and gives importers one accountable partner from port to door. Call (786) 445-0150.
2. Seaboard Marine
Seaboard Marine — Miami HQ (8001 NW 79th Ave). A world-class ocean carrier offering container shipping between the U.S., the Caribbean Basin, and Central and South America. Seaboard operates a 90-acre terminal at PortMiami plus over 200,000 sq ft of local warehouse space.
3. Crowley
Crowley — major Caribbean and Latin America carrier. Crowley is a leading U.S.-owned logistics, shipping, and supply chain company with extensive services to Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Central America, plus customs and warehousing solutions out of Florida.
4. AIT Worldwide Logistics
AIT Worldwide Logistics — Miami location. A global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and ground transportation, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions, with a dedicated Miami office serving import and export shippers.
5. A1 Worldwide Logistics
A1 Worldwide Logistics — North Miami (1035 NE 125th St). A licensed customs broker and freight forwarder specializing in personalized, one-on-one service for customs clearance, tariff classification, freight forwarding, and warehousing. Phone: (305) 821-8995.
6. Antillean Marine Shipping
Antillean Marine — Miami River. One of the largest shipping lines operating out of the Miami River, with operations across Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas—a strong option for Caribbean trade lanes.
7. GM International Freight Forwarders
GM International Freight Forwarders — Miami. A full-service freight forwarding and shipping company offering ocean and air freight, consolidation, and logistics services for international shippers moving through South Florida.
8. ShipOCI
ShipOCI — Miami (established 1994). A third-party logistics provider offering international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions, with long experience in global trade.
9. Florida Imports
Florida Imports — Miami and New York. An international freight forwarder with experienced staff in customs brokerage, import/export management, cargo consolidation, and logistics.
10. Pak Mail Kendall Miami
Pak Mail Kendall Miami — Kendall, Miami. A long-running shipping and forwarding location serving residential and commercial customers, with three decades of experience in freight and parcel shipping for smaller exporters.
How to choose a freight forwarder in Miami
Look at the forwarder’s trade-lane strength (especially Latin America and the Caribbean), customs brokerage capability, warehousing and consolidation options, and whether they can connect ocean freight to reliable local drayage and delivery. Asset-based partners that own trucks and warehouse space reduce handoffs and give you a single point of accountability.
Frequently asked questions
What does a freight forwarder do?
A freight forwarder arranges and coordinates shipments on your behalf—booking carrier space, consolidating cargo, preparing documentation, and managing customs—without necessarily owning the transportation equipment.
Why is Miami a major forwarding hub?
Miami’s ports and airport connect the U.S. to Latin America and the Caribbean, making it the leading gateway for trade with the region and home to a dense network of forwarders and ocean carriers.
Should I use a forwarder or a carrier directly?
For complex international shipments with customs and multiple modes, a forwarder saves time and risk. For straightforward domestic moves, hiring an asset-based carrier directly is often more cost-effective.
Coordinate your next shipment
Go Freight combines forwarding coordination with asset-based drayage and bonded warehousing in Miami. Request a quote or call (786) 445-0150.