Air freight from Miami
For urgent or high-value cargo: we receive it at our Miami warehouse, prepare it and coordinate the shipment all the way to destination.
When air freight makes sense
Air is the right choice when time matters more than the freight cost: spare parts holding up production, equipment, samples or high-value goods that cannot spend weeks in transit.
Columbia receives your suppliers' cargo in Miami, checks packages and documents, and builds the shipment. You have a single point of contact at origin and coordination at destination throughout the shipment.
What we need to quote
- Description of the goods
- Number of packages, with dimensions and weight of each
- Destination city and country
- Date the cargo will be available in Miami
What the service includes
Receiving at our own warehouse
Your suppliers ship to our Miami address. We log every package on arrival.
Shipment preparation
We verify dimensions and weight, consolidate when needed and leave the cargo ready to fly.
Shipping documents
We issue the air waybill and gather the commercial documentation the destination requires.
Coordination at destination
We notify you of departure and arrival, and coordinate with your customs broker or ours.
How it works
You request a quote
Tell us what it is, its dimensions and weight, and where it is going.
We receive in Miami
Your supplier delivers to our warehouse and we confirm receipt.
We ship
We prepare the cargo, issue the waybill and coordinate the flight.
It arrives at destination
We notify you of arrival and coordinate pickup or delivery.
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Get an air freight quote.
Tell us the goods, weight, dimensions and required date. A freight specialist will review your request and send you a rate.
- For urgent and high-value cargo.
- We coordinate pickup with your supplier.
- One dedicated specialist for your shipment, from start to finish.
Frequently asked questions
How is chargeable weight calculated for air freight?
Actual weight is compared with volumetric weight and the greater of the two is charged. Volumetric weight is length times width times height in centimeters, divided by 6,000.
Can I ship cargo from several suppliers in one shipment?
Yes. We receive purchases from different suppliers at the Miami warehouse and consolidate them into a single shipment.
What if I don't know the exact dimensions or weight?
You can request a quote with approximate figures. When we receive the cargo in Miami we confirm actual dimensions and weight before shipping.