General Rate Increase Announcements
General Rate Increase for Caribbean Inter-Island Shipments
February 5, 2010 -- 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.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective March 7, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata and Caucedo), Grenada, Guyana, Nevis, St. Barths, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent, Trinidad, Tortola and Virgin Gorda.
The General Rate Increase, effective March 7, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$50.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$100.00 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.20 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.10 |
This increase will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo and will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
Tropical Shipping values its close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 48-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 U.S. 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.
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General Rate Increase for LCL Shipments between the U.S. and Nassau
February 5, 2010 -- 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.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective March 7, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for LCL shipments between the U.S. to Nassau.
The General Rate Increase, effective March 7, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.20 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.10 |
This increase will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo and will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
Tropical Shipping values its close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 48-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 U.S. 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.
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General Rate Increase for Shipments between Canada and Puerto Rico
February 5, 2010 -- 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.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective March 7, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between Canada and Puerto Rico.
The General Rate Increase, effective March 7, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$80.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$160.00 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.20 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.10 |
This increase will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo and will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
Tropical Shipping values its close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 48-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 U.S. 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.
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General Rate Increase for Shipments between the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Eastern Caribbean and Guyana
February 5, 2010 -- 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.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective March 7, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas) and Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Nevis, St. Barths, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent, and Trinidad.
The General Rate Increase, effective March 7, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$50.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$100.00 |
| Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT |
$50.00 |
| Vehicles exceeding 700 CFT |
$50.00 |
| Breakbulk (ST/FT) |
$4.00 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.20 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.10 |
| Barrel |
$5.00 |
This increase will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo and will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
Tropical Shipping values its close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 48-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 U.S. 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.
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General Rate Increase for Shipments between the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada and the U.S. Virgin Islands
February 5, 2010 -- 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.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective March 7, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada and the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas).
The General Rate Increase, effective March 7, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$80.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$160.00 |
| Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT |
$80.00 |
| Vehicles exceeding 700 CFT |
$80.00 |
| Breakbulk (ST/FT) |
$4.00 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.20 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.10 |
| Barrel |
$5.00 |
This increase will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo and will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
Tropical Shipping values its close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 48-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 U.S. 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.
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General Rate Increase for U.S. Virgin Islands Inter-Island Shipments
February 5, 2010 -- 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.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective March 7, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas) inter-island shipments.
The General Rate Increase, effective March 7, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$50.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$100.00 |
| Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT |
$50.00 |
| Vehicles exceeding 700 CFT |
$50.00 |
| Breakbulk (ST/FT) |
$4.00 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.20 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.10 |
| Barrel - Each |
$5.00 |
This increase will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo and will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
Tropical Shipping values its close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 48-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 U.S. 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.
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General Rate Increase for Shipments between U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada and the Eastern Caribbean and Guyana
February 5, 2010 -- 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.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective March 7, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between the U.S., or Canada and Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Nevis, St. Barths, St. Kitts, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and Trinidad.
The General Rate Increase, effective March 7, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$80.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$160.00 |
| Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT |
$80.00 |
| Vehicles exceeding 700 CFT |
$80.00 |
| Breakbulk (ST/FT) |
$4.00 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.20 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.10 |
| Barrel - Each |
$5.00 |
This increase will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo and will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
Tropical Shipping values its close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 48-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 U.S. 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.
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General Rate Increase for Northbound Refrigerated Cargo from the Dominican Republic to the U.S.
February 5, 2010 -- 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.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective March 7, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for northbound refrigerated cargo from the Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata and Caucedo) to the U.S.
The General Rate Increase, effective March 7, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$100.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$200.00 |
This increase will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for northbound refrigerated cargo and will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
Tropical Shipping values its close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 48-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 U.S. 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.
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General Rate Increase for Shipments between the U.S., Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
February 5, 2010 -- 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.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective May 2, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between the U.S., Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. Croix or St. John) or Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata and Caucedo).
The General Rate Increase, effective May 2, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$50.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$100.00 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.20 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.10 |
The GRI will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for all dry cargo and southbound refrigerated cargo only. It will not be applicable to northbound refrigerated cargo. This increase will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
Tropical Shipping values its close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 48-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 U.S. 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.
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