Tropical Shipping Announces Collating Charge Increase

September 26, 2008 -- Due to recent increases in costs to meet export requirements, effective October 26, 2008, Tropical Shipping will implement a $10 increase to the Collating Charge for shipments between the U.S. and Nassau or Freeport.

The Collating Charge includes the Bill of Lading processing Fee and preparation of the Electronic Export Information (EEI) (formally called the Shippers Export Declaration or SED).

Tropical Shipping values its close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our 46-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.

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.