Interworld Freight sends your FCL or LCL container to the Bahamas, shipped from Europe, China, South America or any U.S. state, and landing at Nassau or Freeport. Commercial, industrial or household cargo, delivered on time and in good condition, door to door.
Non-binding price. Subject to space and equipment availability and to the commercial offers in force at the time of booking. A better price is often available by talking directly to sales.
Over 30 years shipping containers to the Bahamas from all over the world
Founded in 1992, Interworld Freight holds CTPAT and IATA certification and, as a World Cargo Alliance founding member, works with an in-house team and its own Bahamas office that know local customs and Click2Clear in detail.
Weekly sailings
Regular routes to the Bahamas, with pickup at origin in Europe, China, South America or any U.S. state; LCL from Miami to Freeport takes 1 day.
FCL and LCL to fit your load
Book an entire container, 20 or 40 feet, or send consolidated cargo and pay only for your share of the space, consolidated weekly in Miami.
Customs handled at destination
We manage customs clearance and documentation at destination, with the entry lodged in Click2Clear, for commercial and household goods.
WCA founding member
Own office in the Bahamas; CTPAT and IATA certified; founding member of the World Cargo Alliance since 1999.
We have operated ocean freight to the Bahamas as a freight forwarder since 1992. Ocean service covers full container load (FCL) for commercial and industrial cargo and less than container load (LCL) when you ship smaller volumes. We pick up cargo anywhere in the United States by road to our Miami warehouse, and coordinate origin sailings from Spain, the rest of Europe, China and South America.
FCL (full container load). A container reserved for your cargo: maximum security and efficiency for furniture and fixtures.
LCL (consolidated cargo). Cost-effective for smaller loads such as store restocks, sharing the container with other shippers.
Road freight. Container drayage, LTL and FTL tied into the ocean service, door to door, even to island ports.
Every shipment gets customs support for Click2Clear, live tracking and expert logistics handling. We also move hazardous cargo with UN numbers, refrigerated cargo and oversized projects.
We serve Nassau Container Port (BSNAS) on Arawak Cay and Freeport Container Port (BSFPO) on Grand Bahama, with customs clearance run through Click2Clear for both.
Nassau
The capital of the Bahamas and a major hub for shipping.
FCL · LCL
Freeport
A key destination and an important industrial center.
FCL · LCL
Marsh Harbour
A town in the Abaco Islands with regular shipping service.
FCL · LCL
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Within one business day your rate and next sailing are set, and the first email already separates freight from duty (0% to 220%), the 1% processing fee and 10% VAT: no surprises, no fine print.
30,000+TEUs / year
4.5Mair kg / year
350+employees
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Shipping to the Bahamas since 1992, with our own office there. An advisor confirms rate, sailing and documents.
Frequently asked questions about shipping to the Bahamas
How long does it take to ship a container to the Bahamas?+
Miami → Nassau: 7-10 days. Fort Lauderdale → Freeport: 5-7 days. Miami → Freeport: 5-8 days. Orlando → Nassau (LCL): 10-14 days. These are estimated ocean transit times; when you request a quote we confirm the next weekly sailing and the estimated arrival date. Customs clearance is filed by a licensed clearing agent in Click2Clear, where duty, the 1% processing fee and 10% VAT are settled before release.
What documents do I need to ship to the Bahamas?+
You need a commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, with the entry filed on Bahamas Customs' Click2Clear platform within 5 days (excluding Sundays and holidays) of the start of discharge. Goods imported for business also require a current Business Licence. A clearing agent with a broker licence and bond files for you, though individuals may self-file. We prepare them for you and handle customs clearance at destination, so no missing paper holds your cargo.
FCL or LCL to the Bahamas: which should I choose?+
Choose LCL for pallet loads and FCL for full containers such as furniture or building supplies. The published Miami to Freeport LCL lane is about $940 for 5 CBM, and out-island lanes run $840 to $1,115. Either way, each entry pays duty, the 1% processing fee (minimum $10, maximum $1,500) and 10% VAT on the duty-inclusive value. Not sure? Tell us what you are shipping and we recommend the format with the best total cost.
Can I ship household goods or a full move to the Bahamas?+
Yes, but household goods pay duty and 10% VAT through Click2Clear unless a concession applies. Bahamians who lived or worked abroad for two years or more can apply for relief on used personal effects and a vehicle valued up to $30,000, reviewed in about 24 to 48 hours. Bring your passport, an itemized list of used effects and the vehicle title. We move personal items, household goods and full relocations, with customs and documentation handled door to door.
Which the Bahamas ports do you ship to?+
We serve Nassau, Freeport, Marsh Harbour, with customs clearance handled at each one and inland delivery coordinated to the final destination if you need it. Nassau Container Port on Arawak Cay (BSNAS) and Freeport Container Port on Grand Bahama (BSFPO) handle most containerized freight, and Marsh Harbour on Abaco receives weekly freight boats.
Request your quote to the Bahamas
Tell us what you ship and from where. An advisor with decades on the route replies within one business day with your rate, next sailing and the documents you need.