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Tropical Shipping Announces an Increase and Harmonization of the Carrier Loaded Handling Charges Effective February 26, 2023

As part of our commitment to the customers and the communities we serve, Tropical Shipping strives to deliver the best competitive transportation value. Due to the increasing cost of non-fuel related operational expenses, our ability to sustain and invest in the service you have come to expect has been impacted.

In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective February 26, 2023, Tropical Shipping will increase and harmonize the Carrier Loaded Handling charges.  The new charges will be as follows:

Export from Continental United States to:

All Ports 

Container Type

Effective 02/26/2023

20' Container

$300.00

40'X Container

$600.00

Greater than 40'X Container

$700.00

All Ports from the West Palm Beach or Miami LCL Cargo Receiving Facility          

Container Type

Effective 02/26/2023

20' Container

$300.00

40'X Container

$600.00

Greater than 40'X Container

$700.00

* Floor Loaded Cargo - Carrier will charge a fee of $40 per man hour, with a minimum of (2) personnel (8-man hours), for any cargo that is delivered to any of Carrier’s South Florida LCL facility as floor loaded cargo. The charge is in addition to all other applicable charges including Carrier Loaded Handling charges.

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.