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Tropical Shipping Announces Increase in Demurrage Charges for Nassau, Bahamas

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, Tropical Shipping will increase Demurrage Charges for Nassau, Bahamas effective March 1, 2025, as follows:

Note: Free Time begins the day after arrival. Weekends and Holidays are exempt for billing.

Imports to Nassau, Bahamas

Equipment

Equipment Size

Free Time

 

Demurrage Charge

General Dry Equipment including Chassis

 

ALL

 

 

 

 

10 Calendar Days

 

$50.00 per day (from 11th to 30th day)

 

$150 per day thereafter

Chassis when used with Shipper Owned Equipment

 

 

ALL

 

 

 

 

10 Calendar Days

 

$50.00 per day (from 11th to 30th day)

 

$150 per day thereafter

 

Refrigerated Equipment including Chassis

ALL

 

 

 

5 Calendar Days

 

 

$100.00 per day

 

Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment

ALL

 

 

 

5 Calendar Days

 

 

 

$100.00 per day


 

Exports from Nassau, Bahamas 

Equipment

Equipment Size

Free Time

 

Demurrage Charge

General Dry Equipment

 

ALL

 

 

 

 

10 Calendar Days

 

$50.00 per day (from 11th to 30th day)

 

$150 per day thereafter

Refrigerated Equipment

 

ALL

 

 

 

 

5 Calendar Days

 

$50.00 per day (from 11th to 30th day)

 

$150 per day thereafter

 

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.