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Shipping from Miami & Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

South Florida is the #1 U.S. gateway for Caribbean trade. Stella Line arranges containers, break-bulk and project cargo from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia and across the Caribbean.

Port Everglades Miami

The #1 U.S. gateway to the Caribbean

Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale is the leading U.S. port for Caribbean trade, directing roughly 90% of its container volume to and from Latin America and the Caribbean. Combined with the Port of Miami, South Florida offers the shortest transit times and the widest service network in the region — and Stella Line works these lanes every week.

Where we ship from South Florida

Dominican Republic

Rio Haina — among the shortest Caribbean lanes, 4–6 days.

Venezuela

Puerto Cabello & La Guaira — OFAC-compliant booking. Details →

Colombia

Cartagena & Barranquilla. Details →

Caribbean

Jamaica, Haiti, Bahamas, Trinidad, Panama and more.

Current rates by lane

Indicative container and break-bulk rates from South Florida — by destination — are published each week in our market letter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the main port for Caribbean shipping from South Florida?
Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) is the #1 U.S. port for Caribbean trade; Miami is also a major gateway.
How fast is shipping from Miami to the Dominican Republic?
Typically 4–6 days to Rio Haina — one of the shortest Caribbean lanes.

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