April 9, 2010 -- Due to the increased cost of services being experienced in Guyana, Tropical Shipping must increase its Destination Terminal Handling Charge.

Therefore, the following Destination Terminal Handling Charges will apply to shipments between the Continental U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guyana, effective April 18, 2010.

Current Destination Terminal Handling Charges	Increase	New Destination Terminal Handling Charges Effective 4/18/10
$210 per 20’ equipment	$10	$220
$330 per 40’ equipment	$15	$345

The Destination Terminal Handling Charge increase will apply to all tariff and service contract shipments.

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 Puerto Rico Customer Service Team at (787) 277-7073.

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