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Tropical Shipping Recognizes Independence Day in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Tropical Shipping’s U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands terminals and offices, including St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 to celebrate Independence Day.

Due to the Holiday week the following changes are made to our vessel schedule:

Week 27 Vessel Schedule:

 

Week Beginning Monday July 2, 2018

Date of Sail

Port of Destination

Schedule Changes

Cargo and Documentation Cut-offs

Monday, July 2

 

 

Freeport

Regular Schedule

Standard Cut-offs Apply

Tuesday, July 3

Cayman Islands, Freeport, Marsh Harbour, Nassau, Providenciales, Puerto Plata

Regular Schedule

Standard Cut-offs Apply

Wednesday, July 4

 

Antigua, Dominica, Freeport, Nevis, St. John, St. Kitts, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Tortola, Virgin Gorda

Regular Schedule

 

 

See changes to cargo and documentation cut-offs in table below

 

 

Freeport

Sailing Cancelled

 

Thursday, July 5

 

Anguilla, Barbados, Freeport, Grenada, Guyana, Nassau, St. Barths, St. Croix, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad

Regular Schedule

See changes to cargo and documentation cut-offs in table below

 

 

Cayman Islands

Sailing Moved to Friday, July 6

 

Friday, July 6

 

 

Caucedo, Freeport, Grand Turk, Providenciales, South Caicos, St. John, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Tortola, Virgin Gorda

Regular Schedule

Standard Cut-offs Apply

Cayman Islands

Sailing Moved from Thursday, July 5

Standard Cut-offs Apply

Saturday, July 7

 

 

Nassau

Regular Schedule

Standard Cut-offs Apply

  

Due to the Holiday week the following changes are made to our cargo and documentation cut-offs: 

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Antigua, Dominica, Freeport, Nevis, St. John, St. Kitts, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Tortola, Virgin Gorda

Cargo Type

Cargo Cut-Off

Customer Prepared Documentation Cut-Off

Tropical Prepared Dry Documentation Cut-Off

Tropical Prepared Refrigerated Documentation Cut-Off

Full Container Load Receiving-Port of Palm Beach- (Carrier Loaded)

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 3:00 pm

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 8:00 am

Monday, July 2, 2018, 4:00 pm

Monday, July 2, 2018, 4:00 pm

Full Container Load Receiving-Port of Palm Beach- DRY and REFRIGERATED (Shipper Loaded)

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 10:00 pm

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 8:00 am

Monday, July 2, 2018, 4:00 pm

Monday, July 2, 2018, 4:00 pm

Less-than-Container Load and Consolidation Services- MLK

Monday, July 2, 2018, 4:00 pm

Monday, July 2, 2018, 4:00 pm

Monday, July 2, 2018, noon

N/A

Less-than-Container Load and Consolidation Services- Miami

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, Noon

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 8:00 am

Monday, July 2, 2018, 4:00 pm

N/A

LCL, Refrigerated Cargo Receiving- Port of Palm Beach Cold

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, Noon

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 8:00 am

N/A

Monday, July 2, 2018, 4:00 pm


Thursday, July 5, 2018

Anguilla, Barbados, Freeport,   Grenada, Guyana, Nassau, St. Barths, St. Croix, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad

Note that Cayman Islands LCL reefer cargo will be accepted on Thursday at PB Cold by 4 pm.

Cargo Type

Cargo Cut-Off

Customer Prepared Documentation Cut-Off

Tropical Prepared Dry Documentation Cut-Off

Tropical Prepared Refrigerated Documentation Cut-Off

Full Container Load Receiving-Port of Palm Beach- (Carrier Loaded)

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 3:00 pm

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 10:00 am

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 3:00 pm

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 3:00 pm

Full Container Load Receiving-Port of Palm Beach- DRY and FROZEN (Shipper Loaded)

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 10:00 pm

Wednesday, July 4, 2018, 10:00 am

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:00 pm

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 3:00 pm

Less-than-Container Load and Consolidation Services- MLK

Monday, July 2, 2018, 4:00 pm

Monday, July 2, 2018, 4:00 pm

Monday, July 2, 2018, noon

N/A

Less-than-Container Load and Consolidation Services- Miami

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, Noon

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Noon

Monday, July 2, 2018, 4:00 pm

N/A

LCL, Refrigerated Cargo Receiving – Port of Palm Beach Cold

Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 4:00 pm

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Noon

N/A

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:00 pm

  

Our standard documentation and cargo cut-off times for U.S. departures will resume the week of July 9, 2018.

We understand the challenges associated with holiday weeks and appreciate your assistance in having your cargo and documents delivered as early as possible. Tropical Shipping remains committed to providing our customers with the best and most comprehensive services in the industry.

If you have any questions regarding our holiday schedule or cutoff times, please contact your local sales representative or the Customer Service Team at 800-638-TROP (8767 or 561-881-3999).

Complete contact listings, including telephone and fax numbers and email address information can be found 24/7/365 on our website on the Bookings and Customer Service page – found in the Contact area of our website at tropical.com.