Freight
transport
We manage the entire shipment, from pickup at origin to delivery at destination. Based in Miami, connecting Asia, Europe and Latin America.
01 · Miami
We receive, consolidate and take off.
02 · In transit
Your cargo in transit, with tracking.
03 · Chile
We arrive and coordinate through to delivery.
We coordinate your shipment from start to finish.
Pickup at origin, warehouse, consolidation, shipment and tracking, with a dedicated specialist accountable for every stage.
Air freight
For urgent and high-value cargo. Shipment coordinated from Miami.
Learn more →Ocean freight
Full container load (FCL) or less-than-container load (LCL) for large volumes.
Learn more →Ground transport
Pickup at your supplier and transport within the United States.
Learn more →Miami consolidation
We receive purchases from several suppliers and ship them together.
Learn more →Express courier
Your U.S. purchases, delivered to your door in Chile. Departures every Friday from Miami.
Learn more →Tax-free purchasing in the United States
Certified address in Florida to buy and export tax-free.
Learn more →Freight or courier?
Choose based on what you are sending. Each has its own service channel.
- Pallets, multiple boxes or containers
- Commercial goods or goods for your business
- Air, ocean or ground
- Purchases from U.S. stores
- Online purchases and personal shipments
- Home delivery in Chile
How your cargo moves, from start to finish.
We coordinate every stage of your shipment. A pro forma invoice or the cargo details are all we need to prepare a quote.
Request your quote
With the pro forma invoice or cargo details: origin, destination, weight and dimensions.
Get the rate and transit time
A freight specialist will quote air, ocean or ground service.
Pickup, consolidation and shipment
We pick up at origin, receive at the warehouse and issue the documentation.
Tracking through to delivery
Online tracking with your waybill number.
We move cargo worldwide, with frequent departures.
We operate international routes and routes within the United States. From our Miami base we connect Asia, Europe and Latin America by air, ocean and ground.
Frequent routes
Most requested routes: Freight from Miami to ChileAir freight from MiamiFCL and LCL ocean freightMiami consolidation
Tell us origin and destination. A freight specialist will send you the rate and transit time for your shipment.
Buy tax-free in the United States.
We are a forwarding agent certified by the State of Florida. When your supplier ships to our Miami warehouse and the cargo is exported, they can sell to you without charging sales tax.
- Direct savings on your invoiceSales tax is never charged, so there is no refund to claim.
- Certified addressFlorida Certificate of Forwarding Agent Address.
- We give you the certificateWith a ready-to-send message for your supplier.
Estimate based on the Miami-Dade rate: 6% state plus 1% county. Actual savings depend on the product and on your supplier applying the exemption.
More than 35 years moving cargo for companies.
Columbia International Transport has operated since 1989, based in Miami. It is an international freight company with more than three decades of continuous operation and thousands of customers who have placed their trust in us.
We are the logistics partner for companies and importers that need a reliable logistics operation: air, ocean and ground freight, with a dedicated specialist and service in Spanish and English.
- 1989Founded in Miami
Starts moving air cargo and courier from Miami to Latin America.
- 2000Arrives in Chile
Opens operations in Santiago to work closely with Chilean importers.
- ExpansionAdds Asia and Europe
Adds cargo receiving in China and a connection with Spain. Grows from a regional operator into an international network.
- TodayFull-service operator
Coordinates air, ocean and ground freight between any origin and destination, with more than 35 years of experience.
The good, direct relationship with Columbia Courier makes all the difference in the service they provide.
What we like most about Columbia Courier, given the goods we bring in, is their willingness to help us with documentation and customs clearance. They are also a very approachable company that stays in close contact at all times.
Warehouse and office in Miami
This is where we receive, consolidate and ship your cargo.
- Phone+1 (305) 592-4273
Get a freight quote.
Send us the pro forma invoice or the cargo details. A freight specialist will review your request and send you a rate.
- Air, ocean and ground freight, based on timeline, volume and cost.
- Service in Spanish and English, with your suppliers too.
- One dedicated specialist for your shipment, from start to finish.
What to know before moving your cargo.
Have another question? A freight specialist will be glad to help.
Do you ship freight from Miami to Chile?
Yes. We are a freight forwarder based in Miami since 1989, operating in Chile since 2000. We receive your goods at our Miami warehouse and ship them to Chile by air or ocean. View Miami to Chile freight.
What information do I need to quote a shipment?
Type of goods, number of packages, weight and dimensions, origin and destination. If you have your supplier's pro forma or commercial invoice, send it. A freight specialist will reply with the rate and transit time.
Which origins and destinations do you serve?
We operate from Miami and connect origins and destinations in Asia, Europe and Latin America, including China, Spain, Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. As a freight forwarder we quote any route.
Should I use air or ocean freight?
Air freight is used for urgent cargo and high-value goods. Ocean freight suits large volumes, when transit time allows. When we prepare your quote, we recommend the mode based on your cargo and your timeline.
What is the difference between freight and courier?
Freight is for companies: pallets, multiple boxes or containers of commercial goods. Express courier is for your personal purchases and shipments, and is handled by Colinter, our express courier division.
How do I track my cargo?
With your waybill number you can check the status of your cargo on our online tracking. Your freight specialist also keeps you informed at every stage of the shipment.
How does tax-free purchasing in the United States work?
We are a forwarding agent certified by the State of Florida. We give you the certificate, your supplier ships to our Miami warehouse and, because the cargo is exported, they can sell to you without charging sales tax. See how it works.
Do you offer service in English?
Yes. We work in Spanish and English, both with you and with your suppliers in the United States.