Thompson Line Bunker Surcharge Updates
Thompson Line Announces Bunker Surcharge Increase for Shipments between the U.S. or Canada and the Cayman Islands
April 25, 2011 --With the unprecedented volatility of fuel prices globally and a steep increase in bunker fuel prices, Thompson Line will implement a bunker surcharge increase effective May 8, 2011. Additionally, due to the global fuel market uncertainty and steep fluctuation in fuel prices, Thompson Line has published future bunker adjustments in it’s tariff and will confirm these increases within two weeks of their effective dates. The increased bunker surcharge amounts are as follows:
Between the Continental U.S. or Canada and the Cayman Islands
| Equipment Size |
Current Bunker Surcharge |
Increase |
New Bunker Surcharge Effective 05/08/2011 |
| 20’ Equipment |
$159.00 |
$36.00 |
$195.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$318.00 |
$72.00 |
$390.00 |
| Greater than 40’ Equipment |
$358.00 |
$81.00 |
$439.00 |
| Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT |
$93.00 |
$21.00 |
$114.00 |
| Vehicles exceeding 700 CFT; Breakbulk; W/M (ST/FT) |
$7.48 |
$1.70 |
$9.18 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.37 |
$0.09 |
$0.46 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 CFT |
$0.19 |
$0.04 |
$0.23 |
| Barrel - Each |
$3.60 |
$0.00 |
$3.60 |
| Pallet - Each |
$14.45 |
$3.28 |
$17.73 |
The bunker surcharge increase will apply to all tariff and service contract shipments.
Thompson Line values the close customer relationships it has built throughout its 15-year history. Thank you for choosing Thompson Line as your carrier of choice to the Cayman Islands. For further information, please contact your local sales representative or Thompson Line in Miami at (305) 805-6620, in Tampa at (813) 247-7002, in Grand Cayman at (345) 949-8044 or the Canadian Customer Service Team at (506) 644-6300 or toll free from Canada 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.
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