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General Rate Increase Updates
General Rate Increase for Shipments between the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada and Windward Islands, Leeward Islands, Guyana and the U.S. Virgin Islands
April 8, 2010 -- As part of our commitment to the customers and communities we serve, Tropical Shipping strives to deliver the best competitive transportation value. Due to the increasing cost of non fuel related operational expenses, our ability to sustain and invest in the service you have come to expect has been impacted.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective May 9, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between the Continental U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada and Windward Island Ports, Leeward Island Ports, Guyana, and U.S. Virgin Islands Ports.
The General Rate Increase, effective May 9, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$80.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$160.00 |
| Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT |
$80.00 |
| Vehicles exceeding 700 CFT |
$80.00 |
| Breakbulk; W/M (ST/FT) |
$4.00 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.20 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.10 |
| Barrel - Each |
$5.00 |
This increase will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo and will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
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 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. Return To Top
General Rate Increase for Virgin Islands, Windward Islands, Leeward Islands and Guyana Inter-Island Shipments
April 8, 2010 -- As part of our commitment to the customers and communities we serve, Tropical Shipping strives to deliver the best competitive transportation value. Due to the increasing cost of non fuel related operational expenses, our ability to sustain and invest in the service you have come to expect has been impacted.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective May 9, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between U.S. Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anguilla, Antigua, Dominica, Nevis, St Barths, St Kitts, St Maarten, Guyana, Barbados, Grenada, St Lucia, St Vincent and Trinidad.
The General Rate Increase, effective May 9, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$50.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$100.00 |
| Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT |
$50.00 |
| Vehicles exceeding 700 CFT |
$50.00 |
| Breakbulk (ST/FT) |
$4.00 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.20 per lbs |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.10 per cft |
| Barrel |
$5.00 each |
This increase will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo and will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
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 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. Return To Top
General Rate Increase for Shipments between the U.S. (excluding Port of Houston, TX), Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
April 12, 2010 -- As part of our commitment to the customers and communities we serve, Tropical Shipping strives to deliver the best competitive transportation value. Due to the increasing cost of non fuel related operational expenses, our ability to sustain and invest in the service you have come to expect has been impacted.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective May 9, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between the Continental U.S. (excluding Port of Houston, TX), Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
The General Rate Increase, effective May 9, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$50.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$100.00 |
| 45’ Equipment |
$113.00 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.20 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.10 |
The GRI will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for all dry cargo and southbound refrigerated cargo only. It will not be applicable to northbound refrigerated cargo. This increase will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
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 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. Return To Top
General Rate Increase for Shipments between Canada and Puerto Rico
April 13, 2010 -- As part of our commitment to the customers and communities we serve, Tropical Shipping strives to deliver the best competitive transportation value. Due to the increasing cost of non fuel related operational expenses, our ability to sustain and invest in the service you have come to expect has been impacted.
In order to continue to provide the highest quality, on-time shipping services, effective May 16, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between Canada and Puerto Rico.
The General Rate Increase, effective May 16, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$80.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$160.00 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.20 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.10 |
This increase will apply to all tariff and service contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo and will give us the financial resources to continue to invest in our operations to better service our customers.
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 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. Return To Top
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