Container Drayage for Tile Importers: Porcelain and Ceramic at PortMiami

Container Drayage for Tile Importers at PortMiami

Miami’s luxury real estate and construction boom fuels massive porcelain and ceramic tile imports from Italy, Spain, China, and Brazil through PortMiami. Tile containers are among the heaviest and most fragile loads in container drayage.

The Tile Weight Challenge

Porcelain tile is extremely dense — a 20′ container of large-format porcelain can weigh 48,000+ lbs of cargo alone. Nearly every tile container exceeds Florida’s 80,000 lb gross vehicle weight limit, requiring overweight permits or transloading to split the load. Go Freight handles both solutions.

Fragility Despite the Weight

Tile may be heavy, but it’s brittle. Rough handling, sudden stops, or improper stacking during drayage can crack tiles and ruin entire pallets. Our drivers are experienced with tile loads and understand the care required during transport from PortMiami.

Delivery to Showrooms and Warehouses

Tile containers typically go to distribution warehouses in Doral, Hialeah, and Medley — Miami’s tile district. Some go directly to job sites or showrooms with limited loading dock access. Heavy haul and liftgate service may be required.

Go Freight’s Tile Drayage Expertise

Go Freight moves tile containers daily in Miami with overweight permits, careful handling, and delivery to every tile district location. Our warehouse can also receive and store tile inventory for distribution.