USMIA Port Code Lookup

Port Code Lookup

Recommend：

CNSHA

SGSIN

CNSZX

USLAX

NLRTM

Total 1 ports of USMIA

USMIA Miami Port
Miami Port is the major seaport of Miami, in the city of Miamiin United states. Overseas routes include North America, Port code is USMIA.

Show details

Port Code

USMIA

Name

Miami

Country / Region

United states

City

Miami

Sea Routes

North America

Type

Main Port

Latitude

25.7666667

Longitude

-80.1666667

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ $6900/20GP Book Now

Click to display the map

Port Overview

USMIA · MIAMI · United States

Port of Miami, formally the Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami, is a seaport in Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River in Miami, Florida. The port is located on Dodge Island and is connected with Downtown Miami by Port Boulevard; the PortMiami Tunnel provides a direct road connection toward Watson Island and the mainland logistics network. USMIA is both a major cruise gateway and a cargo port serving containerized trade, project-related movements, and regional distribution. Our service team treats Miami as a gateway for Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, and selected Latin American supply chains, with routing and inland arrangements confirmed against the actual carrier schedule, terminal instructions, cargo profile, and customs requirements.

UN/LOCODE	USMIA
Port / City	MIAMI / Miami, Florida
Country	United States
Coordinates	25.7666667, -80.1666667
Port type	Seaport with container and passenger/cruise functions

Key Highlights

Dual-purpose gatewayOur team coordinates cargo planning around both commercial freight operations and a substantial cruise-port environment.

Caribbean and Latin America focusMiami is particularly relevant for regional distribution, transshipment planning, and trade connected with nearby island and Latin American markets.

Urban access mattersRoad congestion, appointment availability, bridge or tunnel routing, and downtown-area delivery windows can affect the final-mile plan.

Customs-led executionImporter security filings, entry data, inspections, and partner-government agency requirements must be checked before cargo release.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Our service team can arrange full-container and less-than-container-load solutions through the applicable carrier, terminal, CFS, and bonded logistics partners, subject to acceptance and space.
Passenger and cruise facilities: Port Miami includes dedicated and shared passenger terminal facilities. Cruise-related traffic may influence local traffic patterns and truck planning, so terminal instructions must be followed for each movement.
Road drayage: The port’s connection to Miami and the wider South Florida highway network supports truck pickup and delivery; chassis availability, appointment rules, and driver waiting time require advance confirmation.
Warehousing and CFS: Our platform can coordinate consolidation, deconsolidation, palletization, labeling, short-term storage, and transload services through selected facilities near the port or inland destination.
Inspection and release support: Cargo may be directed to examination, scanning, agriculture review, or other government controls. Availability and charges depend on the authority, facility, and actual case.

Routes & Transit Times

Common trade orientation: Our team commonly evaluates Asia–Miami options, Europe–Miami flows, and services linked with the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Actual direct or connecting arrangements depend on the carrier and sailing date.
Connection planning: Cargo may move by direct service where offered, by transshipment, or through an alternative U.S. gateway followed by inland or coastal arrangements. The selected solution should reflect cargo urgency, cost, and customs strategy.
Transit-time variables: Port rotation, transshipment connection, weather, congestion, blank sailings, customs examination, terminal availability, and inland appointment capacity can all change the final delivery date.
Quotation practice: Our service team provides the currently available sailing and estimated transit range only after confirming origin, destination, equipment, commodity, cargo readiness, and required delivery terms.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Miami-Dade and South Florida form the immediate logistics base, with onward distribution planning extending through Florida and selected U.S. inland markets.
Regional distribution: The port’s location is suited to cargo serving Caribbean islands, Central America, and Latin American markets, including replenishment and consolidation programs.
Typical cargo: Containerized consumer goods, retail merchandise, machinery, building materials, food-related products, apparel, electronics, and cruise or hospitality supplies are commonly evaluated, subject to commodity controls.
Special cargo screening: Perishables, temperature-sensitive goods, oversized cargo, vehicles, batteries, chemicals, and other regulated commodities require pre-checks for equipment, permits, handling, and acceptance.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export documents, and cargo delivery must meet the carrier and terminal’s confirmed cut-off. The published time can change by voyage, terminal, equipment type, or operational condition.
U.S. import filings: For ocean imports, the importer and broker should coordinate entry data, Importer Security Filing where applicable, tariff classification, valuation, admissibility, and any partner-government agency requirements before loading and arrival.
Dangerous goods: Shippers must provide accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package details, and emergency information. Carrier and terminal approval is required before delivery; batteries and chemicals deserve particular scrutiny.
Examination and delivery: Customs or other government holds can prevent release even after discharge. Our service team verifies hold status, exam location, customs release, terminal availability, chassis, appointments, and free-time exposure before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, cargo dimensions, gross weight, and consignee/importer details to our service team before quotation so routing and compliance risks can be reviewed together.
Book earlier for peak cruise periods, holiday demand, regulated cargo, special equipment, and transshipment moves. Keep a routing alternative through another suitable gateway when delivery timing is critical.
Use export-grade packaging, moisture protection, pallet labels, and consistent piece counts. For container loading, secure cargo against shifting and ensure the declared weight matches the verified gross mass.
For final delivery, provide the exact receiving address, unloading conditions, appointment rules, dock limitations, and delivery-hour restrictions. This allows the drayage plan to account for South Florida urban traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is USMIA suitable for cargo bound for the Caribbean?

It can be suitable for Caribbean-linked cargo because of Miami’s geographic position and regional logistics role. Our team compares available direct, connecting, consolidation, and onward feeder options according to the destination island, cargo type, and sailing schedule.

Can a shipment be delivered immediately after the container is discharged?

Not necessarily. Delivery normally depends on customs release, terminal availability, examination status, appointment capacity, equipment availability, and any carrier or facility holds. We confirm each release condition before arranging pickup.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?

At minimum, provide the shipper’s declaration or required dangerous-goods data, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type, dimensions, and emergency contact details. Carrier acceptance must be obtained before cargo delivery.

How should importers reduce customs-related delay?

Prepare accurate entry information before arrival, appoint a qualified customs broker, confirm tariff classification and admissibility, and submit required security or agency data on time. Our service team coordinates document handoff but does not replace the importer’s legal responsibility.

What causes the most common inland delivery problems?

Late appointments, missing customs release, chassis shortages, incorrect container or consignee details, restricted receiving hours, and urban traffic are frequent causes. We recommend confirming all delivery constraints before the vessel arrives.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, and core location description are based on the supplied USMIA port record. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and may change by carrier, terminal, government authority, cargo type, and date. Our service team verifies live booking, terminal, customs, and inland conditions before execution.

Port authority and terminal information: portmiamiweb.com
Miami-Dade County public information: miamidade.gov
U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements: cbp.gov
U.S. government trade and export guidance: trade.gov