Tropical Shipping Announces a Security Surcharge Increase Between the U.S. and the Dominican Republic
March 28, 2008 -- Due to the increased costs associated with the enhanced security measures, Tropical Shipping will implement a Security Surcharge increase, effective April 27, 2008.
The following surcharges will apply for shipments originating from or destined to the United States (including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands) for the Dominican Republic.
| Current Security Surcharge |
Increase |
New Security Surcharge (Effective 04/27/08) |
| $100 per 20-foot container |
$50 |
$150 |
| $200 per 40-foot container |
$50 |
$250 |
| $224 per over 40’ equipment |
$50 |
$274 |
The Security Surcharge increase will apply to all tariff and service contract shipments.
Tropical Shipping values the close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 45-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 transportation consultant or the U.S. Customer Service Team at 800-638-TROP (8767) or 561-881-3999.
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