Tropical Shipping Announces Destination Port Security Surcharge Increase for Providenciales

February 12, 2009 -- Due to the increased costs associated with enhanced security measures, Tropical Shipping will implement a destination port security surcharge increase, effective March 1, 2009. 

The following surcharges will apply to all shipments between the U.S. and Providenciales:

Current Destination Port Security Surcharge	Increase	New Destination Port Security Surcharge Effective 3/1/09
$36.00 20’ Equipment	$12.00	$48.00
$72.00 40’ Equipment	$12.00	$84.00
$80.00 Over 40’ equipment	$14.00	$94.00
$15.00 Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT	$5.00	$20.00
$0.08/$0.15 LTL (CWT/CFT) (Minimum $4.00)	$0.02/$0.05	$0.10/$0.20
$9.00 Refrigerated LCL Palletized Cargo for Providenciales only	$2.00	$11.00
$3.00 per Barrel	$1.00	$4.00

The destination port security surcharge increase will apply to all tariff and service contract shipments.

Tropical Shipping values its close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 47-year history. Thank you for choosing us as your carrier of choice to the Turks & Caicos Islands. 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.

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