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Tropical Shipping Announces a Peak Season Surcharge Effective September 15, 2024, through January 5, 2025, Between Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Leeward Islands, South America, Windward Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands

The Peak Season Surcharge is effective for all cargo received from September   15, 2024, through January 5, 2025, and will be as follows: 

  • Between Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Leeward Islands, South America, Windward Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands 

Equipment Type / Size

Peak Season Surcharge Effective

09/15/24

20' Dry Equipment

$ 125.00

20' Reefer Equipment

$ 150.00

40' Dry Equipment

$ 250.00

40' Reefer Equipment

$ 300.00

Greater than 40' Equipment

$ 281.00

Vehicles not exceeding 700 cft

$ 125.00

Vehicles exceeding 700 cft (ST/FT)

$ 6.25

Breakbulk (ST/FT)

$6.25

CWT for LCL- 100 LBS

$ 0.32

CFT for LCL- 1 CFT

$ 0.16

Barrel - Each

$ 2.34

Pallet Each

$ 12.50

Tropical Shipping values the close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our more than 60-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 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.