August 17, 2009 -- Due to the increased costs associated with enhanced security measures, Tropical Shipping will implement a destination port security surcharge increase, effective September 11, 2009.

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

Current Destination Port Security Surcharge	Increase	New Destination Port Security Surcharge Effective 9/13/09
$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 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.

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