Gateway logistics · Miami FTZ
Miami Gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean
FTZ admission, bonded warehousing and in-bond consolidation in Miami, with FCL/LCL sailings via PortMiami and Port Everglades and duty-deferred re-exports.
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Miami FTZ gateway
Compliance-first operations
End-to-end visibility & flexible services
Since 1992
80%+
of U.S. air freight to Latin America moves through Miami
100+
cities reached by daily air departures
45–60
days to activate an operator at the MIA FTZ
Weekly
ocean consolidations to every major market
Gateway services
Gateway Miami transport services
Interworld Freight provides integrated transport and compliance solutions directly from the FTZ. The service covers admission of goods, bonded warehousing, consolidation, deconsolidation and last-mile delivery to regional ports. From the moment cargo enters the FTZ, it is tracked, managed and prepared for export under full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Commerce.
FTZ admission & bonded warehousing
Cargo is admitted under FTZ status upon arrival, avoiding immediate duty and tax exposure. The facility operates under strict bonded controls, ensuring cargo integrity and traceability. Inventory can remain indefinitely, allowing companies to adjust to market demand before shipping. FTZ warehouse in Miami
Ocean freight (FCL/LCL) via PortMiami & Port Everglades
Full container and consolidated cargo operations are available through both major South Florida ports. PortMiami handles frequent feeder services into the Caribbean and the East Coast of South America, while Port Everglades complements with higher-capacity sailings and strong Central American coverage. Ocean freight services
Air freight consolidation via MIA
Miami International Airport remains the primary U.S. air gateway to Latin America. From perishable cargo to high-tech equipment, daily and multiple weekly departures connect to every major capital in the region. Interworld’s FTZ operations allow air consolidations to be built inside the zone, maintaining full bonded status until uplift. Air freight services
Cross-docking, consolidation & deconsolidation
The FTZ platform enables rapid movement of goods between inbound and outbound flows. Cargo can be cross-docked directly to outbound trucks or containers, combined into regional consolidations or separated into country-specific shipments. This model minimizes storage costs and accelerates re-export turnover. Cross-docking in Miami
In-bond (T&E/IE), AES/EEI filing & export compliance
Interworld manages all aspects of U.S. export compliance. This includes filing Electronic Export Information (EEI) through the Automated Export System (AES), managing in-bond documentation, and ensuring proper classification under HTS codes. Every shipment leaves the FTZ compliant and traceable, protecting clients from costly delays or penalties. FTZ consulting
Value-added services: kitting, relabeling, QA
Within the FTZ, cargo can be reconfigured, relabeled or quality-checked without triggering duties. This flexibility lets companies prepare products for different destination markets or adapt labeling to local regulatory standards. 3PL warehousing in Miami
ECommerce DDP, IOR/EOR support
For cross-border eCommerce, the FTZ simplifies delivery under Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) models. Interworld acts as Importer or Exporter of Record (IOR/EOR), ensuring all paperwork, duties and taxes are handled before final delivery. E-commerce fulfillment in Miami
Cold chain, hazmat & project cargo
Specialized operations cover temperature-controlled commodities, hazardous materials and oversize cargo. The Miami FTZ infrastructure and regional partners ensure compliance with international safety and handling regulations. Cold storage in Miami
Miami FTZ
Why Miami FTZ as your logistics gateway
Operating from a Foreign Trade Zone in Miami transforms the economics of regional distribution. Goods can enter duty-free, remain stored for an unlimited period, and be re-exported without ever clearing U.S. customs. This is the reason why most major carriers, freight forwarders and logistics operators base their Latin America operations here. The proximity to both PortMiami and Miami International Airport allows the integration of sea and air operations under one platform, giving full flexibility to react to market demands.
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.
Frequency & connectivity to Caribbean and LATAM
Few logistics hubs match Miami’s reach. Daily air departures connect to more than 100 cities across the region, while ocean carriers operate multiple weekly services through PortMiami and Port Everglades. The result is constant rotation, short dwell times and reliable cut-offs that allow exporters to plan without uncertainty.
Transit times, cut-offs & schedules
Ocean departures follow fixed weekly windows, while air services operate daily or multiple times per week. The close coordination between FTZ operations and carriers ensures predictable cut-offs and short transit times to every regional market.
Why shippers trust Interworld
More than 30 years moving cargo worldwide
Founded in Miami in 1992, Interworld Freight moves cargo to five continents, ranks among the leading NVOCCs on the US–Latin America trade and was a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance, hosting its first meetings in our Miami offices in 1999 and 2000.
1992founded in Miami
350+employees
World Cargo Alliance
Founding member since 1999WCAworld Best Partner 2022
North America award
IATA accredited
Cargo agent accredited by the International Air Transport Association
CTPAT certified
U.S. CBP supply chain security programHow we work with you
How the Miami gateway flow works
The Miami hub operates on a hub-and-spoke model that mirrors the efficiency of global air networks. Cargo arrives from Asia or Europe into the FTZ, where it is processed, consolidated and then re-exported to multiple destinations throughout Latin America. The system reduces handling, shortens lead times and allows shippers to serve dozens of markets from a single point of control.
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Cargo arrives in the FTZ
Goods from Asia or Europe are admitted under FTZ status on arrival, with no immediate duty or tax exposure.
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Stored, processed & consolidated
Inventory can stay indefinitely while cargo is relabeled, kitted, cross-docked or combined into regional consolidations.
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Country packs ready
Documents, labels and regulatory requirements for each Latin American market are prepared before dispatch.
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Re-exported to LATAM
We file the EEI through AES and handle in-bond documents; cargo leaves on weekly ocean windows or daily air departures.
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Delivered & tracked
Delivery with live tracking on our tracking portal until the file is signed off.
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Coverage & key lanes
The Miami FTZ covers all major trade corridors across the region. The Caribbean includes Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Jamaica. Central America includes Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The Andean and Southern Cone region covers Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Brazil.
Andean region & Southern Cone5
Free trade zone & bonded2
Fulfillment & value-added4
Temperature-controlled & special cargo5
Gateway logistics in depth
Miami, the bridge between the United States and Latin America
Why the region's trade runs through Miami and how cargo is prepared for each market.
Miami is the natural bridge between the United States and Latin America. Its Free Trade Zone gives companies the ability to store, process and move cargo across borders without paying duties until goods enter the U.S. market. For exporters, that means simplified re-exports, reduced costs and faster connections to every key port and airport across the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Asia/China → Miami FTZ → LATAM (Hub-and-Spoke)
This flow has become the backbone of modern trade between Asia and Latin America. Instead of shipping directly to each market, goods move first to Miami, where they are cleared into the FTZ, consolidated and then re-exported to final destinations. This reduces customs complexity, freight cost per unit and inventory exposure.
Country packs: docs, labels & regulatory readiness
Each Latin American market has its own documentation, labeling and compliance standards. From sanitary registrations to local labeling laws, Interworld’s FTZ operations prepare cargo for each country before dispatch. This guarantees border clearance and avoids delays at destination.
Client testimonials
Shippers who move their cargo through Miami with us
Real reviews from our Google profile.
4.5 / 5 · 190+ Google reviews
“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.”
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Marcia Vazquez
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“Did great with shipping my items to The Bahamas. Everything was done in a timely manner.”
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Lynn Rolle
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“The attention from everyone I dealt with is always excellent. You can see the professionalism and care the very first time they attend to you, and it is genuine. Highly recommend Interworld.”
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Nestor Gonzalez
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“I was very pleased with the service, from beginning to end. Everything was explained to me step by step till I was ready to pick up my machine from the warehouse. I didn't expect to get such service — so professional and knowledgeable.”
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Ely Krasner
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“Great experience working with them. 100% recommended.”
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“Excellent company to work with. Very professional.”
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Elena
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“The service I received was excellent. I highly recommend this company.”
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