Miami's strategic position
Miami sits at the crossroads of North American, Latin American, and Caribbean trade routes. Its geographic position makes it the natural gateway for trade between the US and Central/South America, while also serving as a major hub for transatlantic cargo from Europe and Africa.
PortMiami and Port Everglades together handle over 1.5 million TEUs annually, making South Florida one of the busiest container gateway complexes on the East Coast. Miami International Airport is the number one US airport for international freight, handling over 2.5 million tons of cargo annually.
Infrastructure advantages
South Florida's logistics infrastructure includes two deep-water ports within 25 miles of each other, the nation's top international cargo airport, on-dock rail connections at PortMiami, Foreign Trade Zone facilities, a robust network of bonded and non-bonded warehouses, and direct highway access to I-95 and I-75 corridors.
The recent dredging of PortMiami to 52 feet allows it to accommodate the largest container vessels, including New Panamax ships that transit the expanded Panama Canal.
Trade agreement access
Businesses in Miami benefit from proximity to markets covered by multiple trade agreements. USMCA provides duty-free access for qualifying goods traded with Mexico and Canada. CAFTA-DR covers Central American and Dominican Republic markets. Bilateral agreements with Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Panama further reduce barriers.
Miami's large bilingual workforce — over 70% of the population speaks Spanish — facilitates business with Latin American partners.
Key industries served
Miami's trade ecosystem supports diverse industries including consumer electronics and technology, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, fashion and textiles, perishable foods and flowers, automotive parts and vehicles, and telecommunications equipment.
The city's established cold chain infrastructure makes it particularly strong for temperature-sensitive cargo like pharmaceuticals, fresh produce, and seafood from Latin America.
ASR WorldWide Express in Miami
Our office at 8355 W Flagler St is strategically located with easy access to both PortMiami and MIA airport. We leverage Miami's infrastructure advantages to provide our clients with competitive rates, fast customs clearance, and seamless connections to domestic distribution networks. Contact us at shipping@asrwe.com to discuss how Miami's trade advantages can work for your supply chain.
