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Tropical Shipping Announces a General Rate Increase for All Cargo Between the Continental U.S. or Canada and Belize, Effective January 4, 2026.

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 January 4, 2026, Tropical Shipping will establish a General Rate Increase (GRI) between:

The Continental U.S. or Canada and Belize

Cargo/Equipment Type

Rate Increase

20' Equipment:

$75.00

40'X Dry Equipment:

$150.00

Greater than 40’ Equipment:

$169.00

Vehicles not exceeding 700 cft:

$75.00

CWT

$0.18

CFT

$0.09

Vehicles not exceeding 700 cft (ST/FT):

75.00

Breakbulk (ST/FT):

$3.75

Vehicles exceeding 700 cft (ST/FT):

$3.75

Barrel (each):

$1.41

Pallet (each):

$7.50

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.