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Food & beverage logistics

Interworld Freight runs food & beverage logistics end to end: air, ocean and road freight with sector-grade handling, compliance and one advisor accountable for the whole chain. Headquartered in Miami since 1992.

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Since 1992

WCA founding member

Air · ocean · road

Miami warehouse hub

Trusted by exporters since 1992

Industry program

Food & beverage logistics services

Dedicated Fresh & Frozen Logistics division.
Expertise in temperature-controlled warehousing and shipping.
Dry and frozen warehouse and storage.
Certified compliance with food safety and import/export regulations.
Custom solutions for retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.

Tailored Transport Services for the Food and Beverage Industry

We understand the unique challenges that come with transporting food and beverages. From strict temperature control requirements to ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, there are many factors that must be taken into consideration to ensure that your products are delivered in optimal condition.

That's why we offer a range of services specifically tailored to the needs of the food and beverage industry. Our services include: Temperature-controlled transportation : We offer refrigerated containers in order to ensure that your products are kept at the optimal temperature throughout their journey.

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Food & beverage cargo handled by Interworld Freight

Compliance with food safety regulations: We have a deep understanding of food safety regulations and work closely with our customers to ensure that all requirements are met.
Customized packaging solutions: We can provide customized packaging solutions to protect your products during transport and ensure that they arrive in excellent condition.

Efficient and reliable delivery: Our logistics experts use the latest technology and industry best practices to ensure that your products are delivered on time and in excellent condition.
Tracking and monitoring: We provide real-time tracking and monitoring of your shipments, so you can have complete visibility into their progress at all times.

Whether you need to transport perishable foods, beverages, or other food-related products, we have the expertise and experience to get the job done right. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and ensuring that your products arrive safely and on time.

How we work

Comprehensive storage solutions for dry, fresh & frozen goods

Interworld Freight now offers a unified logistics service for all types of food and beverage products, including dry, ambient, refrigerated, and frozen storage. With 300,000 sq ft of warehouse space in our Miami building, we are equipped to manage bonded, FTZ, and customs-cleared inventory with maximum efficiency.

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Food and beverage cargo handled by Interworld Freight

FDA registered · food-grade floor

Dry, chilled and frozen food freight under one operator

Food fails at the handoffs: the reefer that waits on the apron, the pallet that sits between the port and the cold room, the FDA notice nobody filed. We keep the three temperature bands in the same building and the same team, file prior notice before the vessel arrives, and hold lot and expiry on every pallet so a recall is a query and not a warehouse search. Blast freezing and precooling are coordinated at origin, before the cargo ever moves.

Food and beverage services we run in house

Frozen, chilled and ambient storageReefer containers, 20 ft and 40 ftFDA prior notice filed before arrivalFSMA-compliant handlingLot and expiry tracking on every palletBlast freezing and precoolingConsolidation from several food vendorsUSDA and FDA hold management

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How we work with you

How our food & beverage freight forwarding works, from quote to delivery

You send one form with the food & beverage details; we run the rest of the lane. This is what happens after you click.

Send the commodity and the setpoint

Product, volume and reefer temperature if it travels cold. Rate and next departure confirmed within one business day, dry or refrigerated.

Export certificates prepared

Bill of lading, commercial invoice and packing list, plus the phytosanitary or health certificate when the destination asks for one.

Customs and FDA prior notice

Prior notice filed for U.S. imports, clearance at both ends and the cold chain unbroken from pickup to delivery.

In transit, tracked live

Follow the shipment on our tracking portal, with your advisor watching every milestone and telling you before you have to ask.

Delivered, case closed

Your cargo arrives, your advisor confirms delivery with you and stays on the file until everything is signed off. Only then do we close the case.

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Daniel Zapata

Operations Director · Miami HQ

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Dani prices your food & beverage lane himself and confirms rate, departure and documents, in English or Spanish.

Rate confirmed within one business day

Weekly sailings on every major lane

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Rate and next departure confirmed within one business day, with a clear breakdown from the first email: no surprises, no fine print.

30,000+TEUs / year

4.5Mair kg / year

350+employees

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Moving cargo worldwide since 1992. An advisor confirms rate, departure and documents.

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What we handle for the food & beverage industry

Capabilities from our current food & beverage operation.

Secure storage

300,000 sq ft

Temperature ranges

32°F

Compliance

FDA · USDA · food safety

Equipment

racking · refrigerated · frozen · dry warehouse

Storage, when the lane needs it

Food & beverage warehousing and storage, minutes from PortMiami

Food & beverage cargo stored at the Interworld Freight warehouse in Miami

Miami, FL · CFS floor and pallet racking, minutes from PortMiami.

Certified to handle it

FDA registeredFSMA-compliant handlingFood-grade floorTemperature controlledC-TPATForeign Trade ZoneBondedCFS station

Food does not wait well anywhere except the right room. Frozen, chilled and ambient sit under one roof minutes from PortMiami and Miami International Airport, on a food-grade floor with FSMA-compliant handling, FDA-registered facilities, and Foreign Trade Zone and bonded positions for stock that has not been sold yet.

Secure storage300,000 sq ftTemperature ranges32°FComplianceFDA · USDA · food safetyEquipmentracking · refrigerated · frozen · dry warehouse

What we hold for you

Frozen and chilled

Seafood, meat, poultry, dairy and frozen prepared foods.

Dry and shelf-stable

Canned goods, grains, oils, snacks, coffee and packaged beverages.

Beverages and bulk liquids

Bottled water, juices, spirits and food-grade flexitank loads.

Every pallet carries lot and expiry, so a recall is a query. Prior notice to the FDA is filed by us before the vessel or flight arrives.

Food-Grade Warehouse Services →Cold and Refrigerated Storage Warehouse Services →All warehousing services →

Food & beverage cargo moved by Interworld Freight

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Why Interworld Freight for food & beverage logistics

Founded in 1992 and a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance, Interworld Freight combines certified operations (CTPAT, IATA) with a Miami warehouse hub and a team that knows the food & beverage sector's rules.

Why food & beverage shippers choose Interworld Freight

Sector compliance

Documentation and handling to the standards your commodity demands.

The right equipment

From dry vans to temperature-controlled and specialized units, matched to the cargo.

Customs handled

We manage customs clearance and paperwork at origin and destination.

One accountable partner

A single advisor owns your shipment across air, ocean and road.

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Other industries we serve

Six sector programs with the same operation: certified handling, compliant documentation and one advisor accountable.

Technology & Electronics

Clients who ship with us every week

Real reviews from our Google profile: 4.5 across 190+ ratings.

“I've been working with this freight forwarding company for a while, and their service is truly outstanding. They follow up proactively and make sure everything runs smoothly from pickup to delivery. It's rare to find a company this reliable and customer-focused.”

Marcia Vazquez

Google review

“Interworld Freight has an outstanding team—professional, kind, and efficient. Their expertise is evident in every interaction. Definitely the go-to place for all your transportation needs.”

Kol

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Food & beverage logistics: frequently asked questions

How do you ship frozen food in a container?

In a refrigerated container set to your temperature, with the setpoint agreed before loading and pre-cooling of the box at the terminal. We book reefer plugs at both ports, monitor the container in transit and hand over the temperature record with the delivery. Frozen food is normally carried at -18 C or colder, and reefer containers come in 20-ft and 40-ft sizes.

What temperature-controlled freight services do you run?

Reefer containers for ocean, temperature-controlled trucking for pickup and delivery, and cool-chain air freight for short shelf life. The cold chain is continuous: the same team books the plug at origin, the crossing and the appointment at the distribution centre. Reefer setpoints range from about -30 C to +30 C, so one container type covers frozen, chilled and ambient loads.

Do you have food-grade warehousing?

Yes. Food-grade areas in Miami hold ambient, chilled and frozen product, separated from non-food classes, with pest control, FIFO rotation and inventory visible online. Bonded and Foreign Trade Zone space sits in the same building. The Miami building covers 300,000 sq ft, sits minutes from PortMiami and Miami International Airport, and is FDA registered with FSMA-compliant handling.

What is FDA prior notice and do you file it?

Prior notice is the advance electronic notification the FDA requires before imported food arrives in the United States. We file it with the entry, together with the FSVP details when your importer needs them, so the shipment is not held at the port. The FDA requires it at least 8 hours before arrival for ocean cargo and 4 hours before arrival for air cargo.

Which certificates does a food export need?

Bill of lading, commercial invoice and packing list, plus the phytosanitary or health certificate when the destination requires one, and a certificate of origin where a trade agreement applies. We tell you which ones apply before the cargo moves. Export certificates are prepared at the second step of every shipment.

Can you consolidate food from several suppliers?

Yes. We receive each supplier's pallets at our Miami hub, keep dry and refrigerated lines apart, consolidate them into one shipment and issue a single bill of lading. Consolidation of food from several vendors runs alongside USDA and FDA hold management, with lot and expiry tracked on every pallet.

Do you run temperature-controlled freight for pharmaceutical and food businesses?

For food and beverage, yes, across frozen, chilled and ambient. We are not a validated pharmaceutical cold chain provider, so if your cargo needs GDP-validated shipping we will tell you at quoting time rather than after the booking.

Can you air freight frozen food?

Yes, in insulated packaging with dry ice or gel packs, declared correctly, on the next departure. Air is the right call for high-value seafood and short-shelf-life product, and the wrong call for anything a reefer container can carry at a tenth of the cost. Dry ice is a class 9 dangerous good under IATA DGR (UN 1845) and must be declared and marked on the air waybill documents.

Do you coordinate blast freezing and precooling at origin?

Yes. Product that is loaded warm arrives out of spec no matter how good the reefer is, so we coordinate blast freezing and precooling before the container is stuffed and log the set point from the first hour.

Request your food & beverage freight quote

Tell us what you ship and where it goes. An advisor who knows the food & beverage sector replies within one business day with rate, next departure and the documents you need.

+1 (646) 722-0968 · +1 (786) 550-0401

9601 NW 112th Ave, Miami, FL 33178

Documents we prepare for you

Bill of lading (BL) · Commercial invoice · Packing list