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Tropical Shipping Announces the Implementation of a Foreign Origin Port Surcharge from the Dominican Republic to the Continental U.S., Effective December 29, 2024.

As part of our commitment to the customers and 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.

To continue providing the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective December 29, 2024, Tropical Shipping will implement a Foreign Origin Port Surcharge from the Dominican Republic to the Continental U.S., as follows:

From the Dominican Republic to the Continental U.S.

Equipment Type / Size

Foreign Origin Port Surcharge Amount

20’ Equipment

$75.00

40’ Equipment

$75.00

>40’ Equipment

$75.00

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.