ADL Logistics LLC
Miami, FL
Comprehensive logistics company providing general freight forwarding and supply chain management solutions with global reach.
Review profileFreight Forwarders in Miami and South Florida, Florida
Compare 8 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.
Planning freight forwarders service in Miami and South Florida
Miami is a leading gateway for Latin American and Caribbean trade, with particularly strong air-cargo, ocean-forwarding, customs, cold-chain, and last-mile activity.
Market coverage: This page includes providers based in Miami, North Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Doral, Medley, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Sweetwater. Each profile shows its actual base.
Use the profiles below to build a shortlist, then confirm the precise lane, cargo, equipment, timing, authority, insurance, availability, and price directly with each provider.
Freight connections
- PortMiami
- Miami International Airport
- I-75 and Florida’s Turnpike
Industries shaping demand
- Latin American trade
- perishables
- pharmaceuticals
- retail
Questions to resolve
- Name the gateway first: PortMiami, MIA air cargo, or a Doral or Medley warehouse.
- Use a forwarder or customs broker when the freight is international; use a carrier or broker when it is already domestic.
- Ask whether last-mile or white-glove work is in-house or handed off.
- Confirm perishable or pharmaceutical handling before you compare general freight rates.
- Require the same origin, destination, and appointment facts from every shortlisted provider.
- Check identifiers that match the job: FMC or CBP for international, MC or USDOT for highway.
Evidence to compare
- Mode and trade-lane coverage
- FMC, IATA, SCAC, or applicable authority evidence
- Documentation and customs capabilities
- Cargo handling and handoff requirements
What freight forwarders do in the Miami and South Florida market
Freight forwarders coordinate international or multimodal movements, documentation, carrier handoffs, consolidation, and destination delivery.
In Miami and South Florida, the operating context includes PortMiami, Miami International Airport, I-75 and Florida’s Turnpike. Demand is shaped by Latin American trade, perishables, pharmaceuticals, retail.
Shortlist criteria
- Trade lanes, modes, gateways, and overseas-agent coverage
- FMC, IATA, SCAC, MC, or other applicable operating evidence
- Consolidation, documentation, customs, and cargo-handling scope
- Incoterm, insurance, exception, and destination-charge responsibilities
Questions before requesting a quote
- Who contracts each leg and who owns exceptions at origin, gateway, and destination?
- Which charges are excluded from the quote, including duties, exams, storage, demurrage, or destination fees?
Directory evidence standard: An indexable forwarder profile must include detailed capabilities, recent review, and at least one applicable authority or industry identifier recorded by UNITECARGO.
Provider counts by service
As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:
- 8 freight forwarders
Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers
- PortMiami and Port Everglades
- Miami International air cargo
- Latin America and Caribbean trade lanes
- Doral, Medley, and Miami forwarding houses
Local selection rules
Miami forwarding is a Latin America air and ocean gateway job. Compare PortMiami, MIA, and the FMC or IATA identity before a generic Florida forwarding list.
- Name the gateway first: PortMiami or MIA.
- Match the legal name to FMC ocean-forwarder or NVOCC identity for ocean, or IATA identity for air.
- Ask who files entry and whether that is the same company or a separate customs broker.
- Confirm perishable or pharmaceutical handling before you compare general freight rates.
- Require the same origin, destination, Incoterms, and cutoff facts on every quote.
- Do not treat a domestic Florida broker MC as a substitute for Miami forwarding identity.
When to use a forwarder, a broker, or a carrier in Miami
A Miami forwarder is the international house. A broker is the domestic desk. A carrier is the highway asset. Those jobs are not interchangeable at this gateway.
| When this is the job | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Latin America or Caribbean ocean or air freight through Miami | Freight forwarder | The job is the gateway, the documents, and the trade lane. |
| Domestic Florida truckload after the freight is already in the US | Freight broker or carrier | You need highway capacity and a current MC or USDOT identity. |
| A dedicated South Florida highway lane | Carrier | Direct USDOT/MC identity cuts the extra party out of a stable lane. |
Compare documented Freight Forwarders capabilities in Miami and South Florida
Compare provider bases, modes, capabilities, service-appropriate evidence, and verification dates before requesting shipment-specific terms.
| Provider | Base | Transport modes | Documented capabilities | MC | DOT | FMC | CBP | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADL Logistics LLC | Miami, FL | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Global Logistics, Supply Chain Solutions | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| DR Cargo Express | Medley, FL | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Dominican Republic Shipping, Caribbean Freight, Personal Effects | — | — | 030410 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| GM International Freight Forwarders Corp | Miami, FL | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | International Freight Forwarding, Caribbean Shipping, Latin America Trade | — | — | 020407 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Kintetsu World Express (U.S.A.), Inc. | Doral, FL | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Asia-Pacific Trade, International Logistics, Supply Chain Solutions | — | — | 004509 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Malvar Freight | Miami, FL | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Caribbean Freight, Latin America Shipping | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Richard Shipping Services | Miami, FL | Ocean, Air | Caribbean Shipping, Personal Effects Shipping | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Taino Multi-service Express | Miami, FL | Ocean, Air | Caribbean Shipping, Dominican Republic Services, Multi-Service | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Transfreight International Inc. | Doral, FL | Air, Truck Ftl | Aircraft Parts Shipping, AOG (Aircraft On Ground), Air Freight | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
Editorial profiles are shown alphabetically. Paid placements appear separately and are labeled. This table does not assign ratings or declare a best provider.
Freight Forwarders profiles in Miami and South Florida
DR Cargo Express
Medley, FL
Specialized freight forwarder focusing on Dominican Republic and Caribbean shipping for both commercial cargo and personal effects.
Review profileGM International Freight Forwarders Corp
Miami, FL
Premier general freight forwarding with comprehensive door-to-door services for air, sea, and land freight with global logistics solutions.
Review profileKintetsu World Express (U.S.A.), Inc.
Doral, FL
International freight forwarder specializing in Asia-Pacific trade routes with comprehensive logistics and supply chain management services.
Review profileMalvar Freight
Miami, FL
International freight forwarder specializing in Caribbean and Latin American markets for both personal effects and commercial cargo.
Review profileRichard Shipping Services
Miami, FL
International shipping specialist focusing on Caribbean and Latin American markets for personal effects and commercial cargo.
Review profileTaino Multi-service Express
Miami, FL
Multi-service company specializing in Caribbean shipping, particularly Dominican Republic, offering freight forwarding and related services.
Review profileTransfreight International Inc.
Doral, FL
Specialized in air transportation, import/export, customs clearance, and aircraft parts shipping with AOG (Aircraft on Ground) services.
Review profileQuestions about Freight Forwarders in Miami and South Florida
How should I compare freight forwarders in Miami?
Start with PortMiami or MIA. Then compare documented modes, perishable handling, who files entry, FMC or IATA identity, and record freshness.
Is a Miami freight forwarder the same as a Florida freight broker?
No. A forwarder arranges international moves and may hold FMC or IATA identity. A broker arranges domestic motor-carrier transportation under FMCSA authority.
When do I also need a Miami customs broker?
When the freight requires US entry. Confirm who holds the CBP permit for PortMiami or MIA. Forwarding and entry can be the same company or two identities.
Are Doral and Medley the same as a PortMiami house?
They are the same metro, not the same node. Confirm which gateway and ZIP codes the house actually serves.