Efficient, Cost-Effective Florida Freight Forwarding Services
As today’s business environment (domestically and internationally) continues to rapidly evolve and become more complex, companies must find ways to maintain strong, flexible supply chains to stay ahead of competitors in the marketplace. To make that happen, it’s vital to choose the right freight forwarding company to meet their needs.
When making your choice, plenty of options may present themselves, ranging from small, regional logistics firms to large, global companies. Advantages and disadvantages exist on both ends in terms of scale, capabilities, sophistication, responsiveness and flexibility. With NXTPoint Logistics, you don’t have to compromise because we provide the range of services and resources found in larger companies with the responsiveness, personalization and flexibility of much smaller ones. This allows our customers to enjoy high-touch service for all of their supply chain needs, with multiple strategic 3PL locations throughout the State of Florida.
Benefits of choosing NXTPoint Logistics as your freight forwarding company include:
- We serve a wide range of company sizes: from small to medium-sized businesses to global corporations.
- Industries serviced include manufacturing, ecommerce, technology, food/beverage, retail, restaurant, hospitality, industrial, healthcare and gaming.
- We own and operate more than 35 assets across the country, including several in Florida.
- NXTPoint collaborates with more than 2,200 warehouse, transportation and compliance professionals to provide companies with optimal service.
- Our innovative, integrated tier-1 warehouse management software technology — Körber One — provides full transparency and accuracy in order processing.
- We provide in-depth training and management programs to ensure a high-quality, consistent experience for our customers.
- Our flexible services help customers to optimize costs while providing access to a full range of capabilities, allowing them to adapt quickly based on volume shifts and seasonal demands.
Comprehensive Array of Florida Logistics Services
Centers for Florida Freight Forwarding Services
NXTPoint Logistics offers freight forwarding & 3PL services in Florida:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Freight Forwarding
Our Fort Lauderdale facility is located in Deerfield Beach, with 120,000 square feet of activated Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Class A space. Conveniently located, this facility is only 20 miles from Fort Lauderdale International Airport and Port Everglades. The main highway for truck transportation is I-95.
Jacksonville, Florida Freight Forwarding
Our 246,000+-square-foot Jacksonville facility features Class A space (including dedicated FTZ territory) and all of the amenities and stringent processes expected of a food-grade facility. This bustling city is increasingly becoming a central transportation hub, with Jacksonville International Airport only 14 miles from the downtown area. Major interstates include 1-10, 1-75 and 1-95, and three rail lines (CSX, Norfolk Southern and Florida East Coast Railway) operate in the area as well. Forty daily trains give Jacksonville Class I, regional and on-dock rail capabilities.
Melbourne, Florida Freight Forwarding
NXTPoint Logistics has a military-approved facility in Melbourne with a fenced-in yard. Conveniently located just an hour from Orlando International Airport and Port Canaveral, we offer efficient and cost-effective Florida freight forwarding services and storage that meet Department of Defense standards and personal property requirements.
Miami, Florida Freight Forwarding
In Miami, our 132,000-square-foot warehouse is closely located near the Miami Seaport, Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Port Everglades and Miami Free Zone. Our location provides smooth logistics in the United States and is strategically positioned for international freight forwarding, including but not limited to Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Orlando, Florida Freight Forwarding
Orlando is another busy transportation hub, and NXTPoint Logistics expertly operates 70,000 square feet of Class A distribution center space. Conveniently located just five minutes from Orlando International Airport (which offers more flights to more locations than any other airport), other nearby transportation options include Florida Central Railroad and I-4. The Orlando facility is also located just 100 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, making ocean freight a practical option as well.
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Freight Forwarding
NXTPoint Logistics opened up a brand-new, state-of-the-art logistics facility in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area in 2025. Centrally located, this new facility is closely located near Port Tampa Bay and Tampa International Airport and has convenient access to I-4 and I-75. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is less than 10 miles from the center of St. Petersburg, with I-375 and Port St. Pete located nearby as well.
Why Choose NXTPoint Logistics?
Substantial Resources and Personalized Support
Benefit from a flexible partnership with NXTPoint Logistics to experience our high-touch, responsive service. Our innovative technology, deep resources and experience allow us to strengthen our customers’ supply chains, providing the resiliency and flexibility they need in today’s competitive marketplace.
Everywhere You Need to Be
NXTPoint locations in Florida and throughout the United States offer first- to last-mile logistics and high-touch project management support. Whether you need freight forwarding, warehousing, inventory management, omnichannel fulfillment, final mile delivery or anything in between, we have you covered. Our solutions are customized to individual customer needs, making them both flexible and scalable.
Innovative Technology for More Visibility and Control
A key differentiator for NXTPoint Logistics is our game-changing suite of technology applications that allow our customers to gain more control, reduce risk and enhance overall supply chain performance. Benefit from high visibility from start to finish — from manufacturer to destination. Our cutting-edge tools, including our real-time warehouse and inventory management software, seriously strengthen your supply chain.
We Don't Just Talk the Talk, We Walk the Walk
Florida Freight Forwarding FAQs
At a high level, a freight forwarder handles and coordinates shipments domestically or internationally. They serve as the intermediary forwarding agent between shippers and transportation providers.
A quality freight forwarder like NXTPoint Logistics will manage all of the details, from preparing the goods for shipment to choosing the optimal transportation modes and monitoring/managing the products in transit. We make modal choices based upon what’s being shipped, the timeline required and the partner’s budget. Our professional team will also prepare and take care of shipping documentation requirements.
In the “Centers for Florida Freight Forwarding Services” section of this page, we describe the facilities in Florida where we store, manage and distribute goods to coordinate the most efficient and cost-effective logistics operations possible. Thanks to our deep network, we are able to negotiate the best rates and shipping options for our customers.
To discuss how we can customize a freight forwarding logistics program for you, please connect with our experts.
More than 1,473 miles of highway systems exist in Florida, along with nearly 10,000 miles of non-interstate highways. The quality and cost effectiveness of these roadways were ranked the eighth best in the country in 2023. This allows Florida freight forwarders to leverage key highways — including I-95, 1-10, 1-75, I-4 and I-375 — to move cargo through short- or long-haul trucking.
Major airports include Miami International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Tampa International Airport, Southwest Florida International Airport, Palm Beach International Airport, Jacksonville International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater Airport. For seaports, we have Port Everglades, Port Canaveral, Miami Seaport, Port Tampa Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, with warehousing locations in Jacksonville and Ft. Lauderdale offering access to Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs). Railways include CSX, Norfolk Southern, Florida East Coast Railway and Florida Central Railroad, among others.
Our Florida operations also include access to:
- Fort Lauderdale warehouse: 120,000 square feet of activated Class A FTZ space
- Jacksonville facility: 246,000+ square feet of Class A warehousing in a food-grade facility, complete with FTZ space
- Melbourne military-approved facility: Fenced-in yard with proper security
- Miami warehouse: 132,000 square feet by the Miami Free Zone
- Orlando distribution center: 70,000 square feet of Class A space
- Tampa-St. Petersburg: Brand-new, state-of-the-art logistics facility
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Freight handling services include domestic freight shipping and transport management that is professional, transparent, efficient and managed with great care. This includes
full truckload (FTL) shipping, less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping and padded van transportation, along with flatbed, heavy-haul and rigging services.
We also leverage the robust power of our thoroughly vetted network to provide international freight forwarding and overseas container shipping. This includes customs clearance, inland heavy-haul trucking and final mile delivery. With each service, we provide peace of mind, serving as your experienced, dedicated single point of contact.
As part of our freight forwarding services, we also manage cargo in rail yards and ports. Some of our drayage services include:
- Expedited drayage
- Pier drayage
- Shuttle drayage
- Door-to-door deliveries to retailers
- Air, rail and ocean freight forwarding services
- Chassis and long-haul drayage management
We also serve as a freight broker that provides door-to-door delivery, along with truckload shipping, global freight forwarding services, warehousing, customs clearance and documentation, specialized relocation of oversized/heavy items and end-to-end supply chain management.
Additionally, NXTPoint leverages our existing network relationships to provide optimized parcel management solutions.
Yes — when you choose a company that provides quality services that strengthen your supply chain and create value, they are absolutely worth it. Our professional team provides significant value as we customize services to your specific requirements, negotiate optimal rates for your timeline and budget, choose the best transportation modes and routes to meet your needs, and provide smooth, streamlined services.
Your company can benefit from our flexibility, responsiveness and access to deep resources, top experts, and specialized professionals, such as compliance experts and engineers. Plus, no long-term commitments or volume guarantees are required!
