If you’re moving back to Venezuela or want to send your furniture and household goods, ocean freight is the practical way to do it. At Next Day Cargo we handle moves from Miami to Venezuela, with departures every Friday and door-to-door delivery in the Caracas Metropolitan Area. Here’s how it works, what cargo options you have and what to keep in mind about payment.
Why ocean freight for a move
A move is usually bulky and heavy: furniture, appliances, boxes of clothes and household items, sometimes a vehicle. Ocean cargo is charged by volume, in cubic feet, not by weight, which makes it the right fit for this kind of shipment.
| Moving by sea | |
|---|---|
| Departs Miami | Every Friday |
| Estimated transit | 2 to 4 weeks, depending on Port of Miami traffic and customs in Venezuela |
| Charged by | Cubic feet: length × width × height in inches ÷ 1728 |
| Delivery | Door to door in the Caracas Metropolitan Area |
Shared space or a full container
Depending on the size of your move, you can choose:
- Consolidated and loose cargo (LCL): your move shares a container with other cargo and you pay only for the space it takes. Good for small or medium moves.
- Exclusive containers (FCL): a full container for your cargo. Good when the move is large.
- Vehicles: we also ship vehicles by sea, with Ro/Ro service and other options.
If you’re not sure which is right for you, send us a description of what you want to ship, with approximate measurements, and we’ll help you choose.
What you can ship in your move
By sea you can ship vehicles, dry food, medicines, appliances, furniture, toys, spare parts and other products to Venezuela. If you have questions about a specific item, ask us before you pack it.
How to ship your move, step by step
- Register the recipient for free in our Customer Registration. The recipient’s cédula works as their customer number.
- Request your quote at cotizaciones@nextdaycargo.com with a description of the move, approximate measurements and values.
- Get the move to our warehouse: 8805 NW 35th Lane, Miami, FL 33172. You can drop it off or have us pick it up anywhere in the US; pickup has an extra cost that depends on the city.
- Pay on time: for moves, the shipping and storage cost must be paid within the first 10 days after the move arrives at our Miami warehouse.
- Track your cargo with our package tracking until delivery.
Packing and protection
To choose boxes, protect fragile items and label correctly, see our guide on how to pack boxes for shipping to Venezuela.
Pack and mark each box with the recipient’s name, full address and phone numbers. For fragile or valuable items we offer repacking in wooden crates, which give more protection during the trip; repackaging has an extra cost and is done with your prior authorization.
Insurance terms depend on whether the shipment is door to door or not. Ask us about them when you request your quote, especially if your move includes valuable items.
Payment
Shipments are prepaid. You can pay in dollars, in bolívares or a combination of both, by credit or debit card, deposit or transfer, also through online payments. Since the bolívar exchange rate changes daily, if you don’t pay on the day of the quote, ask for the updated rate. Remember the 10-day deadline for moves.
Delivery in Venezuela
We deliver door to door in the Caracas Metropolitan Area, at the address you give us. If your move is going to the interior, we’ll contact you to hand it to a domestic carrier or to a person with an address in Caracas; the leg from Caracas to the interior has an extra cost paid to the carrier. There’s no pickup at our offices.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a move from Miami to Venezuela take?
By sea, 2 to 4 weeks from the Friday departure. Timing depends on Port of Miami traffic and customs in Venezuela.
When do I have to pay for my move?
Shipping and storage are paid within the first 10 days after the move arrives at our Miami warehouse.
Can I ship a vehicle with my move?
Yes. We ship vehicles by sea. Ask us about the options when you request your quote.
Do you pick up the move at my home?
We pick up anywhere in the US, at an extra cost that depends on the city.
Get a quote for your move
Next Day Cargo has 35 years of experience shipping from Miami to Venezuela. Message us on WhatsApp at +1 305-477-3451, call (305) 477-3451 or email cotizaciones@nextdaycargo.com or info@nextdaycargo.com. In Caracas: 0212-720-4773. More information at shipping to Venezuela. You can also use our contact page.
