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 Monday, July 5, 2021 to recognize Independence Day.
In observance of Independence Day, the Monday sailing from the Port of Palm Beach to Freeport is cancelled.
Freeport Sailing schedule week of July 5, 2021
Freeport, Bahamas
Departure |
Arrival |
Monday, July 5, 2021 |
Cancelled |
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 |
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 |
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 |
Thursday, July 8, 2021 |
Thursday, July 8, 2021 |
Friday, July 9, 2021 |
On Tuesday, July 6, vessels will sail from the Port of Palm Beach to the following port locations: Freeport, Marsh Harbour, Nassau, Providenciales, Grand Cayman and Puerto Plata.
- Please note, frozen and chilled, LCL cargo destined for Nassau the week of July 5 will sail on Thursday, July 8 instead of Tuesday, July 6.
- LCL refrigerated cargo and documentation deadline for Nassau this week is Wednesday July 7 by 3:00 p.m.
- LCL refrigerated cargo and documentation deadline for Marsh Harbour this week is Friday, July 2, 2021 by 4:00 p.m.
- The Florida East Coast (FEC) railroad will not have an arrival on Monday, July 5, 2021
For Less than Full Load cargo:
- Cargo cut offs for the Tuesday sailings to NAS,PLS, FRE, GCM and MHH is 10 am Thursday July 1
- These cut offs are for Miami and MLK receive locations
- EEI cut offs for Tropical provided filings is Wednesday June 30 by 4 pm
- EEI cut offs for customer prepared filings is Thursday June 29 by noon
For Full Load cargo:
- Cargo cut off (cargo ingated) is Friday July 2 by 10 pm
- EEI cut offs for Tropical provided filings is Thursday July 1 by 4 pm
- EEI cut offs for customer provided filings is Friday July 2 by 10 am
If you are located in the U.S. Virgin Islands and are expecting cargo delivery on Monday, please contact our local office in St. Croix and (340) 778-8767 or St. Thomas at (340) 776-8767 to make the necessary pre-clearance arrangements.
Tropical Shipping values the close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our more than 50-year history. Thank you for choosing us as your carrier of choice to The Bahamas and the Caribbean. For further information, please contact your local sales representative or the U.S. 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 www.tropical.com.