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Tropical Shipping Announces Additional Fee for Full Container Load Shipments Returned After Regular Hours at Port Halifax, Effective June 1, 2025

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.

To continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective June 1, 2025, the following additional Late Gate Surcharge will apply to all Full Container Load Shipments returned at the Port of Halifax after regular working hours.

Port

Cargo Type

Current Late Gate Surcharge

Late Gate After Regular Working Hours Additional Fee

Effective: 6/1/2025

Canada

FCL Cargo (Per Container)

$350

$415

Tropical Shipping values its 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 Canada Customer Service Team at 866-767-6576.

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.