RATE INDEX

Drayage Rates — Port of Miami

Miami and Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) together form South Florida's container port cluster, handling significant volumes of perishable imports (tropical fruit, seafood, cut flowers), consumer goods from Latin America, and pharma imports from Puerto Rico. Reefer drayage capability is a differentiating factor in this market — a higher-than-average share of containers require temperature-controlled moves.

Rate benchmarks are estimates for a standard 40' dry container, local move. Last updated: May 2026. Actual rates vary by carrier and market conditions — always confirm directly.

$260 - $385
BASE RATE
23%
FUEL SURCH.
$35 - $55
CHASSIS SPLIT
+3%
YOY TREND
85
CARRIERS

Surcharges & Fees

CHARGE
AMOUNT
NOTES
Reefer Handling Surcharge
$75 - $150
Premium for powered chassis and temperature monitoring on refrigerated container moves.
Fuel Surcharge
23%
Higher than national average. South Florida has premium diesel pricing and longer average haul distances.
Chassis Split Fee
$35 - $55
Miami has a smaller chassis pool than larger ports; splits are more common during peak reefer season (Q1).
Customs Exam Surcharge
$100 - $250
Miami has high CBP exam rates for Latin American cargo. Moves to CES (Container Examination Station) add cost.

Market Context

Miami's reefer infrastructure and high inspection rates create a premium drayage environment. Carriers specializing in cold chain at Miami command 15–25% above dry container rates. For perishable imports, securing a carrier with dedicated powered chassis and experience managing CBP inspection delays is critical — cargo left on a terminal waiting for a carrier after CBP release quickly consumes free time.

Base Rate
One-way local move, 40' dry container, port to warehouse within 25 miles. No fuel surcharge, chassis, or port fees included.
Fuel Surcharge
Percentage added on top of base rate. Tracks diesel index, updated monthly by most carriers.
Chassis Split
Added when carrier must collect chassis from a separate pool location before the terminal gate.
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