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Container shipping to Haiti
Interworld Freight books FCL and LCL containers into Port-au-Prince, Lafito and Cap-Haïtien from the United States, Europe, China and South America. Commercial, industrial or household cargo arrives safely and on time, door to door.
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Since 1992
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International coverage
Offices in 4 countries
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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.
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Your shipment is with our FCL team
A sales executive contacts you the same business day with rate, carrier and next sailing.
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- 1We check space and equipment for your lane with our ocean carriers.
- 2Your executive contacts you with rate, carrier and next sailing.
- 3If the proposal works for you, we book your container and coordinate pickup and documents.
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How much does it cost to ship a container to Haiti?
How much does it cost to ship a 20-ft container?
20 FT
$1,400 to $2,000
A 20-ft container to Haiti typically runs between $1,400 and $2,000, before Haitian duties and port charges. It suits household moves, personal shipments and smaller commercial loads.
How much does it cost to ship a 40-ft container?
40 FT
$2,400 to $3,200
A 40-ft container typically costs between $2,400 and $3,200 and carries bulk food, building materials or industrial and commercial goods with room to spare.
Cargo specifications. Hazardous, fragile or oversized cargo needs extra handling at the Haitian terminal.
Shipping method. Choose FCL for a container of your own, or LCL (about 4 days from Miami) to share space and lower the cost of smaller loads.
Origin port. Distance and route efficiency directly impact your rate.
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Quotes are built around your cargo, port of entry and budget, with an answer within one business day.
Over 30 years shipping containers to Haiti from all over the world
Founded in Miami in 1992 and a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance, Interworld Freight pairs CTPAT and IATA certification with an in-house team fluent in Haitian customs, from AGD declarations in SYDONIA to franchise paperwork.
Weekly sailings
Regular sailings to Haiti, with pickup in the United States, Europe, China and South America; Asia runs 35 to 50 days.
FCL and LCL to fit your load
A full 20 or 40-ft container, 3 to 7 days from Florida, or consolidated LCL when you ship less and want to pay only for the space you use.
Customs handled at destination
We manage customs clearance and documentation at destination with the AGD, for commercial cargo and household goods.
WCA founding member
World Cargo Alliance founding member (1999), with CTPAT and IATA certification behind every Haiti booking.
Ocean freight to Haiti
As a freight forwarder we have been moving ocean cargo to Haiti since 1992, discharging at Port-au-Prince, Lafito or Cap-Haïtien. Full container load (FCL) serves commercial and industrial cargo such as food and building materials, while less than container load (LCL) fits smaller volumes. We pick up freight anywhere in the United States by road to our Miami warehouse, and we coordinate sailings from Spain, the rest of Europe, China and South America. Everything books straight to a Haitian seaport, since customs no longer accepts goods trucked in from a neighboring country.
FCL (full container load). Your own container under a single seal: maximum security and efficiency.
LCL (consolidated cargo). The cost-effective choice for smaller loads, splitting a container with other shippers.
Road freight. Container drayage, LTL and FTL tied into the ocean leg, door to door, from any U.S. pickup.
Every service includes customs support with the AGD, real-time tracking and expert logistics management. We also move refrigerated, oversized and hazardous cargo with UN numbers, refrigerated cargo and oversized projects.
First time shipping? An advisor walks you through the whole process.
How to ship a container to Haiti
1
Quote your cargo. Send origin, volume and commodity, and within one business day we confirm the rate and the next sailing to Haiti.
2
Deliver or we pick up. Deliver the freight to our Miami warehouse, or we pick it up in any state.
3
Sail and clear customs. We issue the bill of lading, ship your cargo and handle clearance at destination.
Shipping to Haiti from Miami, New York and other US states
Miami is the shortest and most frequent gateway to Haiti.
Transit from Miami
Miami is the shortest and most frequent gateway to Haiti. LCL from Miami to Port-au-Prince takes about 4 days, and full containers from Florida 3 to 7 days. Goods bought in New York or any other state travel by road to our Miami warehouse first, so one consolidated shipment leaves, not several. USA to Cap-Haïtien takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Reference LCL rate
For a reference rate, LCL from Miami to Port-au-Prince is about $1,050 for 5 CBM / 1,500 kg (September 2026), quoted FCA Miami CFS and excluding Haitian duties, taxes and local charges. LCL is the default below 15 CBM.
Containers for aid and projects
For food aid, construction materials or generators, a 20 ft or 40 ft container keeps cargo under one seal from the US to the consignee's yard.
Transit rule and warehouse hold
Since October 2, 2026, Haitian customs no longer accepts third-country goods trucked in under transit through the Dominican Republic, so cargo must be booked directly to a Haitian seaport. Our Miami warehouse can hold relief or project cargo until the franchise or import permit is approved, which avoids the terminal storage charges Haiti is known for.
Choosing a shipping company for Haiti: what to check before you book
A good shipping company for Haiti earns its fee before the vessel sails.
What a good forwarder does
A good shipping company for Haiti earns its fee before the vessel sails. Look for a licensed forwarder that confirms terminal and airport status at booking, routes cargo directly to Port-au-Prince, Lafito or Cap-Haïtien, and prepares documents that match what the Haitian customs administration (AGD) will verify in SYDONIA.
Quote and exempt cargo
Ask for a quote that shows every charge and the transit time. Check how the company handles exempt cargo. NGO and donated shipments need a franchise from the Ministry of Economy and Finance before release, and cargo that waits on it accrues storage.
Warehouse and OFAC screening
A forwarder with its own warehouse can stage the freight until the paperwork is approved. It should also screen consignees against the OFAC SDN List.
How Interworld Freight fits
Interworld Freight meets these criteria. Haiti importers get a forwarder with a Miami base since 1992, founding membership in the World Cargo Alliance, and CTPAT and IATA status. Cargo from any US state reaches our Miami warehouse, and we run FCL and LCL to Haiti with customs coordination. Quote requests are answered within one business day.
How long does it take to ship a container to Haiti?
Your quote states the next sailing and the exact transit; for reference, Miami to Port-au-Prince LCL takes about 4 days.
From the U.S.
7-12 days
From Europe or South America
15-25 days
Haiti ports served by Interworld Freight
We cover Port-au-Prince (HTPAP), the private Lafito terminal and Cap-Haïtien (HTCAP), with customs clearance handled at each one.
Port-au-Prince
Haiti’s largest and most important port, handling the majority of containerized imports and exports.
FCL · LCL
Cap-Haïtien
A key port on Haiti’s northern coast, supporting regional and international trade.
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Rate and next sailing confirmed within one business day, with a clear breakdown in the first email that separates ocean freight from Haitian duties and taxes: no surprises, no fine print.
30,000+TEUs / year
4.5Mair kg / year
350+employees
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Cargo to Haiti since 1992. An advisor confirms your rate, sailing and customs documents.
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The best ocean freight and container routes to Haiti
Active corridors with clearance included.
To Haiti
MiamiPort-au-Prince
A key route for U.S. exports to Haiti.
HoustonCap-Haïtien
Serving industrial and commercial shipments.
CartagenaPort-au-Prince
Connecting South American trade to Haiti.
PanamaCap-Haïtien
Supporting Central American cargo routes.
Santo DomingoPort-au-Prince
Facilitating inter-Caribbean trade.
From Haiti (exports)
Port-au-PrinceMiami
Exporting agricultural goods, textiles, and manufactured products.
Cap-HaïtienHouston
Supporting industrial and bulk exports.
Port-au-PrincePanama
Connecting Haitian trade to global shipping routes.
Cap-HaïtienCartagena
Strengthening trade relationships with South America.
Port-au-PrinceSanto Domingo
Facilitating inter-Caribbean commerce.
Export clearance included on every route.
Haiti container shipping services
Container shipping to Haiti for specific industries
Industry solutions, from NGO relief to apparel, with the paperwork and handling each commodity demands.
Nearby destinations
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Request your quote to Haiti
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.
9601 NW 112th Ave, Miami, FL 33178
Documents we prepare for you
Bill of lading (BL) · Commercial invoice · Packing list
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Daniel Zapata · Operations Director
Dani prices your lane himself and confirms rate, sailing and documents, in English or Spanish. Answered by him, not a machine.
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190+ reviews on Google. Exporters and importers already moving their cargo with Interworld.
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Global freight forwarder headquartered in Miami since 1992. Ocean, air and road freight, warehousing and container shipping worldwide.
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