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Ocean freight from Miami

Full container or less-than-container load for large volumes and projects, coordinated to the port of destination.

When ocean freight makes sense

Ocean is the choice for bulky or heavy cargo when the timeline allows: machinery, materials, replenishment inventory and complete projects.

You can book a full container (FCL) or share space with other shipments (LCL) if your cargo does not fill one. In both cases we receive in Miami, prepare and coordinate to port.

What we need to quote

  • Description of the goods
  • Total volume and weight, or number and type of containers
  • Destination port or city
  • Estimated date the cargo will be available
Columbia's Miami warehouse with cargo ready to ship

Service options

Full container load (FCL)

A container exclusively for your cargo. Best when the volume justifies it or the goods should not be mixed.

Less-than-container load (LCL)

You pay for the space you use inside a consolidated container. Useful for medium volumes.

Receiving and consolidation

We gather your suppliers' goods at the Miami warehouse before loading.

Documentation

We prepare the bill of lading and the commercial documentation for the destination.

How it works

  1. You request a quote

    Tell us the volume, weight, type of goods and destination.

  2. We receive in Miami

    The cargo arrives at our warehouse and we confirm quantities.

  3. We load and ship

    We coordinate the container or space and the sailing.

  4. Arrival at port

    We notify you of arrival and coordinate with your agent at destination.

You may also need: Air freight · Miami consolidation · Routes we operate

Ocean freight

Get an ocean freight quote.

Tell us the volume, port of origin and port of destination. A freight specialist will review your request and send you a rate.

  • Full container load (FCL) or less-than-container load (LCL).
  • For large volumes, when the timeline allows.
  • One dedicated specialist for your shipment, from start to finish.
Step 1 of 5

How do you want to move your cargo?

Choose an option to continue.

Goods, number of packages, weight and dimensions, origin and destination. If you have the pro forma invoice, paste it here.
Your name or your company name.
We will use it only to respond to this request.
Include the country code, for example +1 or +56.

Express courier is handled by Colinter

This service is for your personal purchases and shipments from the United States, departing every Friday from Miami with home delivery in Chile.

Shipping multiple packages or commercial goods? Go back and choose Air, Ocean or Ground to quote it as freight.

Thank you. We received your request.

A Columbia freight specialist will review the details and contact you by email or phone with the quote.

If you prefer, send us the same summary on WhatsApp.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between FCL and LCL?

FCL is a full container for a single customer. LCL is a less-than-container load: your goods travel alongside other shippers' goods and you pay for the space they take up.

How do I know whether ocean or air is better for me?

It depends on volume, weight and timeline. For bulky cargo with no urgency, ocean is usually best; for urgent or high-value goods, air. When we prepare your quote, we show you both options if they apply.

Can you receive goods from several suppliers for the same container?

Yes. We gather them at the Miami warehouse and load them together.