Bunker Surcharge Decrease Announced for Shipments between the U.S. and Barbados

October 22, 2008 -- Due to current market trends that have resulted in lower crude oil prices, Tropical Shipping is now able to decrease the bunker surcharge, effective November 16, 2008.

The bunker surcharge decrease will apply to all shipments originating from or destined to the United States for Barbados.

Current Bunker	Decrease	New Bunker Effective 11/16/08
$462 per 20’ Equipment	$72	$390
$908 per 40’ Equipment	$128	$780
$1025 greater than 40’ Equipment	$155	$870
$1.09 CWT for LCL -100 lbs.	$0.17	$0.92
$0.54 CFT for LCL – 1 cft.	$0.08	$0.46
$261 per motor vehicle not exceeding 700 CFT	$41	$220
$21.74 ST/FT Breakbulk & vehicles exceeding 700 CFT	$3.30	$18.44
$13.50 per barrel	$2	$11.50

The bunker surcharge decrease will apply to all tariff and service contract shipments.

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.

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