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Ocean Freight: LCL & FCL

Ship from Miami to Miragoâne or El Rama, Nicaragua. Share container space for smaller shipments or book a dedicated container.

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Choose your shipping option

LCL: Less Than Container Load

For smaller shipments that don’t require a full container.

LCL ocean freight. Shared container. Smaller shipments. Steps: your cargo, consolidation, shared container, ocean transit, destination sorting.

FCL: Full Container Load

A container reserved for your shipment.

FCL ocean freight. One shipper. A dedicated container. Steps: your cargo, dedicated container, port loading, ocean transit, destination unloading.

How to ship with GIA

  1. Request a quote: Tell us what you’re shipping and where it’s going.
  2. Drop off your cargo: Bring your shipment to our Miami yard after confirming the details with our team.
  3. We prepare and load: Your cargo is prepared for the confirmed sailing.
  4. Collect at destination: Your recipient picks up the cargo once it’s ready for release.

Drop-off information

Miami Cargo Yard

3164 NW S River Dr, Miami, FL 33142

Hours: Monday–Saturday · 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Drop-off cutoff: 4:00 p.m. (Monday–Saturday)

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Before You Ship

  • Vehicles: the vehicle title and a valid photo ID.
  • Every shipment: the recipient’s name and phone number.
  • LCL: an item list, with the recipient’s name and phone number on every piece.
  • FCL: confirm the container size and loading arrangements with our office.
  • Not accepted: hazardous materials, inflammables, weapons.
  • Sailing and cargo cutoff: confirm with our office before drop-off.

Cargo collection arrangements and documentation requirements can vary by destination. Confirm the details for Miragoâne or El Rama with our Miami office before you ship.

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Ready to ship?

Contact our team for rates, upcoming sailings, and cargo cutoff dates.

Miami office: (305) 635-4800 ·