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Miami
United States
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K+N Status
AIS limited in region
K+N24 Mar 2026
Updated 16m ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

PortMiami is the gateway to Latin America and Caribbean. Major cruise port alongside cargo. Maersk's Jan 2026 tariff update: reduced reefer free time for Miami and Port Everglades. Strong reefer volumes for perishable trade with Central/South America.

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Customs Reality at Miami
4d
Published free time
2d
Effective free time

Same US framework. Maersk reduced reefer free time for Miami effective Jan 2026. USDA Cold Treatment frequent for LatAm produce imports.

Demurrage: $170/TEU/day · Detention: $85/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Same US-wide plus: heavy USDA produce inspection for LatAm fruit
  • Mediterranean fruit fly treatment requirements
  • FDA Prior Notice

Known Holds

LatAm produce
USDA Cold Treatment and fumigation requirements for pest control from Caribbean/Central America origins.
Verify Cold Treatment requirements for your commodity/origin. Ensure reefer maintained required temperatures for required duration during transit.
Cold Chain Reality at Miami
Mitigation:Ensure Cold Treatment compliance documented. Clear containers within reduced free time.
Failure point:Regulatory — USDA produce inspections
Significance:Critical — primary US gateway for LatAm/Caribbean perishables
Primary failure mode:Reduced reefer free time (Maersk Jan 2026). USDA Cold Treatment inspection holds.
Reefer plug availability:Good
Alternative Ports to Miami

If disruption makes Miami unviable for your cargo

Port EvergladesUSPEF
Save $0/TEU
20 nm away+0h wait
Works for: Same South Florida market. Also affected by Maersk free time reduction.
Not for: No meaningful difference.

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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Money Traps at Miami
Reduced reefer free time (Maersk Jan 2026)
Less time to clear before demurrage kicks in.
Pre-clear documentation. Immediate pickup upon release.
USDA Cold Treatment failure
If temperature data shows break in Cold Treatment, entire shipment may be rejected or require retreatment.
Verify reefer temperature data logger before attempting customs clearance.
Seasonal Patterns
Jun-Nov (Hurricane)
South Florida hurricane exposure. Critical risk for perishable supply chain.
Monitor NHC. Hurricane evacuation can shut port for days.
Nov-Mar (LatAm produce peak)
High reefer volumes for winter produce imports.
Book early.

Sources

Port status: Kuehne+Nagel Port Operational Update

Port intelligence: CargoPilot curated research

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