Important Links
- Port Everglades:
- Broward County: broward.org
- Port Everglades Department: porteverglades.net
- Port Everglades Association: portbiz.org
- FIT:
- Pay Invoices: pay.fitpev.com/en/login
- eModal: https://www.emodal.com/
- SAAM Terminals: SAAM Terminals – Leading port services operator in Latin America
- Agunsa: agunsa.com/eng/
FAQ
What are my payment options?
- eModal
- All payment options are available through eModal.
- Fee Payment Video
- FIT Customer Payment Portal
- Select this option when paying invoices and or prepaid LCL/OOG invoices.
- Follow this link to process your invoices payment. https://pay.fitpev.com/en/login
- Bank ACH or Wire (Only for amounts over $200)
- Bank Name: BANK OF AMERICA
- Beneficiary: Florida International Terminal, LLC
- Account Number: 898102770615
- ACH: 063100277
- WIRE TRANSFERS ONLY: 026009593
Thank you…We appreciate your business.
How do I make an OOG request?
To receive a quote for the handling of OOG cargo, please send a message to oog.lcl@fitpev.com. Please include in your message a description of the cargo, the dimensions of the cargo, and the weight of the cargo.
How do I check on the status of my container or check the fees due?
All details can be found in eModal. eModal allows you to lookup your container to see the latest information regarding availability, fees due, and much more.
How quick is the truck gate at FIT?
We strive to provide the fastest truck gate possible. The average dual transaction turn time, once checked in at FIT, in 2023 was 52 mins. The current truck turn time is posted on the FIT website. We will continue to make improvements to make sure you can get your cargo promptly.
I paid all charges due to FIT, why does the container still show a Line HOLD?
We appreciate the payments made to FIT, but you will have to reach out directly to the line to have the line hold removed.
If the line is telling you they released it, but it still does not show correctly in the system, please reach out to “CS@fitpev.com” for further assistance.
Why did my driver receive a Trouble Ticket at the gate?
There are multiple reasons why a driver might receive a trouble ticket. Some examples you can check with your broker:
- The booking is not on file.
- The vessel for that export has already sailed.
- It is before the ERD (earliest receiving date) for that vessel.
- Payments are due.
- There is a line hold.
- There is a customs hold.
For fee related trouble tickets please contact CS@fitpev.com. For all other trouble tickets, please contact PR@fitpev.com
The container is not the same size/type as in the booking, what do I do?
Please contact the line to have them update the booking.
What is the ERD (Earliest Receiving Day) for a specific vessel/booking?
To check ERDs and LRDs, please visit the vessel schedule section in eModal. This is found in the community portal section of the drop down menu.
What is my LFD (Last Free Day)?
Please follow the link below to see how you create a container watch list in eModal. This will provide you all information needed regarding container status and LFD.
What is the vessel schedule?
Please visit the vessel schedule section in eModal. This is found in the community portal section of the drop down menu.
You can also check the Port Everglades official vessel schedule page. (Port of Everglades - Public View (broward.org))
Is the terminal Open/ What are the hours of operation?
The gate schedule will be available through eModal.
The booking for my container is invalid due to vessel departure or missed cutoff.
Please contact the line to have the booking rolled to the next vessel.
How do I pick up my container without a GENSET?
Please contact the line and ask them to release the container without a GENSET. FIT cannot release it without authorization from the steam ship line.
My driver has been at FIT waiting for a GENSET but they haves been told that there are no GENSETS available.
Please contact the line and ask them to release the container without a GENSET. FIT cannot release it without authorization from the steam ship line.
Can I pay the Line demurrage to FIT?
You need to contact the line directly for line fees and line holds.
Are you receiving empties?
Please check the empty return instruction section in eModal. This will provide all information needed regarding empty returns.
Do you have any empties?
Please contact problemresolution@fitpev.com to check on empty container availability.
There is a customs hold on my container. What do I do?
There are multiple hold types. Please identify your hold by contacting your broker or customs directly (Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale, Florida - 5203 | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)).
-
- For a VACIS and USDA Holds
- Please contact CS@fitpev.com to ensure it is on the inspection list.
- For all Intensive Exams
- Please organize the inspection directly with IWS. International Warehouse Services (iws1.com)
- For Fumigations
- Condition of entry cargo
- You may organize your fumigation at any fumigation warehouse in South Florida. A bonded truck driver must be utilized to move this cargo to the fumigation warehouse outside of Port Everglades.
- If it is being done utilizing IWS, FIT will organize the move.
- Please contact your fumigation warehouse of choosing to arrange the fumigation.
- Bug Fumigation
- If a pest is found, this must be done on site utilizing IWS. Please contact them directly to organize the fumigation (International Warehouse Services (iws1.com))
How do I use eModal?
For additional user training and FAQs, you can access our informational video library below:
How do I book an appointment?
Schedule an appointment through eModal. Overview of appointment booking
What are my payment options?
- eModal
- All payment options are available through eModal.
- Fee Payment Video
- FIT Customer Payment Portal
- Select this option when paying invoices and or prepaid LCL/OOG invoices.
- Follow this link to process your invoices payment. https://pay.fitpev.com/en/login
- Bank ACH or Wire (Only for amounts over $200)
- Bank Name: BANK OF AMERICA
- Beneficiary: Florida International Terminal, LLC
- Account Number: 898102770615
- ACH: 063100277
- WIRE TRANSFERS ONLY: 026009593
Thank you…We appreciate your business.
How do I make an OOG request?
To receive a quote for the handling of OOG cargo, please send a message to oog.lcl@fitpev.com. Please include in your message a description of the cargo, the dimensions of the cargo, and the weight of the cargo.
How do I check on the status of my container or check the fees due?
All details can be found in eModal. eModal allows you to lookup your container to see the latest information regarding availability, fees due, and much more.
How quick is the truck gate at FIT?
We strive to provide the fastest truck gate possible. The average dual transaction turn time, once checked in at FIT, in 2023 was 52 mins. The current truck turn time is posted on the FIT website. We will continue to make improvements to make sure you can get your cargo promptly.
I paid all charges due to FIT, why does the container still show a Line HOLD?
We appreciate the payments made to FIT, but you will have to reach out directly to the line to have the line hold removed.
If the line is telling you they released it, but it still does not show correctly in the system, please reach out to “CS@fitpev.com” for further assistance.
Why did my driver receive a Trouble Ticket at the gate?
There are multiple reasons why a driver might receive a trouble ticket. Some examples you can check with your broker:
- The booking is not on file.
- The vessel for that export has already sailed.
- It is before the ERD (earliest receiving date) for that vessel.
- Payments are due.
- There is a line hold.
- There is a customs hold.
For fee related trouble tickets please contact CS@fitpev.com. For all other trouble tickets, please contact PR@fitpev.com
The container is not the same size/type as in the booking, what do I do?
Please contact the line to have them update the booking.
What is the ERD (Earliest Receiving Day) for a specific vessel/booking?
To check ERDs and LRDs, please visit the vessel schedule section in eModal. This is found in the community portal section of the drop down menu.
What is my LFD (Last Free Day)?
Please follow the link below to see how you create a container watch list in eModal. This will provide you all information needed regarding container status and LFD.
What is the vessel schedule?
Please visit the vessel schedule section in eModal. This is found in the community portal section of the drop down menu.
You can also check the Port Everglades official vessel schedule page. (Port of Everglades - Public View (broward.org))
Is the terminal Open/ What are the hours of operation?
The gate schedule will be available through eModal.
The booking for my container is invalid due to vessel departure or missed cutoff.
Please contact the line to have the booking rolled to the next vessel.
How do I pick up my container without a GENSET?
Please contact the line and ask them to release the container without a GENSET. FIT cannot release it without authorization from the steam ship line.
My driver has been at FIT waiting for a GENSET but they haves been told that there are no GENSETS available.
Please contact the line and ask them to release the container without a GENSET. FIT cannot release it without authorization from the steam ship line.
Can I pay the Line demurrage to FIT?
You need to contact the line directly for line fees and line holds.
Are you receiving empties?
Please check the empty return instruction section in eModal. This will provide all information needed regarding empty returns.
Do you have any empties?
Please contact problemresolution@fitpev.com to check on empty container availability.
There is a customs hold on my container. What do I do?
There are multiple hold types. Please identify your hold by contacting your broker or customs directly (Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale, Florida - 5203 | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)).
-
- For a VACIS and USDA Holds
- Please contact CS@fitpev.com to ensure it is on the inspection list.
- For all Intensive Exams
- Please organize the inspection directly with IWS. International Warehouse Services (iws1.com)
- For Fumigations
- Condition of entry cargo
- You may organize your fumigation at any fumigation warehouse in South Florida. A bonded truck driver must be utilized to move this cargo to the fumigation warehouse outside of Port Everglades.
- If it is being done utilizing IWS, FIT will organize the move.
- Please contact your fumigation warehouse of choosing to arrange the fumigation.
- Bug Fumigation
- If a pest is found, this must be done on site utilizing IWS. Please contact them directly to organize the fumigation (International Warehouse Services (iws1.com))
- Condition of entry cargo
- For a VACIS and USDA Holds
How do I use eModal?
How do I book an appointment?
Schedule an appointment through eModal. Overview of appointment booking
Need more help?
- Contact our customer support team
- Email us at: customerservice@fitpev.com