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Gateway Logistics Services from Miami FTZ (LATAM Gateway Transport Hub)

Miami has long been the natural logistics gateway between the United States and Latin America. Through our FTZ-certified facility, Interworld Freight provides bonded warehousing, multi-modal consolidation, and end-to-end transport solutions connecting global origins with every major destination across the Caribbean and Latin America.
Our Miami FTZ hub combines ocean, air, and in-bond capabilities under one roof, allowing importers, exporters, and forwarders to re-export cargo efficiently while maintaining compliance, control, and speed.

 

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What is a Logistics Gateway and why Miami FTZ matters for LATAM shipping

A logistics gateway centralizes cargo flows from multiple origins, processes them under customs control, and redistributes them to their final destinations. The Miami Free Trade Zone enables exactly that: duty deferral, bonded storage, and simplified export operations that keep inventory moving instead of sitting at port.


For shipments to LATAM, Miami offers unmatched connectivity. Within a 3-hour flight radius, most Latin American markets can be reached the same day, supported by one of the densest air-freight networks in the hemisphere and consistent sailings through PortMiami and Port Everglades.

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Duty Deferral, Re-Export & In-Bond Advantages

Operating within an FTZ means duties are deferred until cargo enters U.S. commerce—or never paid if re-exported. This structure provides flexibility to manage in-bond shipments, consolidate goods from Asia or Europe, and dispatch directly to LATAM without double taxation.

Re-export and transshipment operations are managed with strict compliance to U.S. CBP regulations, minimizing administrative friction and accelerating turnaround times.

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Consolidation, Deconsolidation & Cross-Docking at Scale

Our Miami FTZ facility handles large-scale ocean and air consolidations daily. Containers can be stripped, sorted, and re-loaded into multiple outbound shipments with optimized routing.

The cross-dock operation supports both scheduled and just-in-time flows, reducing dwell time and allowing rapid pivot from ocean to air in urgent scenarios.

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Faster Frequencies & Better Rates to the Caribbean and Latin America

From our hub, Interworld Freight offers consolidated LCL and airfreight options to key markets several times per week. Partnerships with regional carriers and agents ensure consistent departures, controlled costs, and predictable delivery windows.

Our network covers the Caribbean, Central America, and the Andean region, balancing speed and reliability for both commercial and industrial cargo.

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Gateway Transport Services We Offer (End-to-End)

  • FTZ Admission and Bonded Warehousing with full inventory visibility
  • Ocean Freight (FCL and LCL) via PortMiami and Port Everglades
  • Air Freight Consolidation via MIA for time-critical cargo
  • In-Bond (T&E/IE) movements, AES/EEI filing and export compliance
  • Kitting, relabeling, quality checks and other value-added services within the FTZ
  • E-commerce DDP fulfillment to LATAM with IOR/EOR support
  • Cold chain handling, hazardous materials, and project cargo management

Each service is integrated through our operations team and digital infrastructure, ensuring traceability and control from inbound arrival to final delivery.

How Gateway Transport Works

Typical flows connect manufacturing hubs in China, Southeast Asia, or Europe to LATAM through Miami FTZ. Cargo arrives bonded, is consolidated or customized, then re-exported once documentation and labeling meet destination standards.

This hub-and-spoke model allows regional inventory positioning and flexible distribution. “Country Packs” are prepared on-site, complete with documentation, labeling, and regulatory inserts aligned with local compliance.

Typical flows connect manufacturing hubs in China, Southeast Asia, or Europe to LATAM through Miami FTZ. Cargo arrives bonded, is consolidated or customized, then re-exported once documentation and labeling meet destination standards.

This hub-and-spoke model allows regional inventory positioning and flexible distribution. “Country Packs” are prepared on-site, complete with documentation, labeling, and regulatory inserts aligned with local compliance.

  • Caribbean: Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica
    Central America: Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua
    Northern & Andean
  • LATAM: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Brazil

Our direct routings and regional partnerships ensure balanced frequency between air and ocean channels, offering both express and economy options.

Transit Times, Cut-Offs & Sailing/Flying Frequencies

Typical LCL sailings depart PortMiami or Port Everglades two to three times per week, with transit times of 3–10 days depending on destination. Airfreight consolidations leave MIA daily with same-day cut-offs for urgent cargo.

Service levels are backed by defined SLAs for handling, customs processing, and final delivery coordination with destination agents.

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Pricing & Quotes for Gateway Transport Services

Rates depend on transport mode, volume, Incoterms, and value-added services selected. Our pricing model remains transparent and adaptable to your operational needs.

To receive a tailored quote, contact our Miami office or use the quick form and WhatsApp link below.

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Compliance & Documentation at the Shipping Gateway

Interworld Freight manages full documentation and export control procedures inside the FTZ. Commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates are reviewed for destination compliance before release.

We support both re-export operations and entries into U.S. domestic consumption, ensuring every scenario meets CBP, TSA, and international requirements.

Why ship with Interwf

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End-to-end visibility & flexible services

Our Services

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Air Freight

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Air freight, charters, FCL and LCL cargo between any two global points.
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Ocean Freight

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As a leading ocean freight forwarder, Interworld Freight specializes in shipping goods to, from, and within the Americas.
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Road Freight

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Pickup and delivery, nationwide truck brokerage, LTL and full truckload final mile options for domestic trucking needs.
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Warehousing

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From pallet-level storage through complex, piece-level e-Commerce distribution by truck, post or courier.
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Project Cargo

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Oversize, out of gauge, overdimensional pieces, RO/RO or time-charter vessels.

Shipping Container

Interworld Freight offers competitive international container shipping rates that not only reflect affordability but also guarantee reliability, convenience, and peace of mind.

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FAQ´s

Yes. Our FTZ authorization allows ocean-to-air transloading within bonded status.

Yes. Our warehouse management system integrates with most ERP and visibility platforms.

Standard 40x48 pallets, heat-treated and compliant with ISPM-15. Custom specs accepted per project.

Yes, handled under IATA and IMDG regulations by certified personnel.

Insurance and risk clauses can be arranged upon booking, aligned with Incoterms.

Possible under CBP authorization; managed case-by-case.

Pre-clearance, bonded transfers, and internal drayage coordination reduce storage exposure.

Yes, we handle Spanish and Portuguese regulatory packaging on-site.

Yes. Full DDP e-commerce models with IOR/EOR service are supported.

All shipments are screened through our compliance system before export.