General Rate Increase Announcements
General Rate Increase for Shipments between U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands
May 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 June 6, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between U.S. Virgin Islands Ports and British Virgin Islands Ports.
The General Rate Increase, effective June 6, 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; 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.
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General Rate Increase for Shipments between the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guyana
May 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 June 6, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between the U.S. Virgin Islands Ports and Guyana.
The General Rate Increase, effective June 6, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increasee |
| 20’ Equipment |
$50.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$100.00 |
| Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT |
$50.00 |
| Vehicles exceeding 700 CFT |
$50.00 |
| 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.
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General Rate Increase for Shipments between the Port of Palm Beach or Puerto Rico and Guyana
May 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 June 6, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between the Port of Palm Beach or Puerto Rico and Guyana.
The General Rate Increase, effective June 6, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increasee |
| 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.
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General Rate Increase for Shipments between Port Elizabeth and Windward Islands, Leeward Islands or Guyana
May 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 June 6, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between Port Elizabeth, NJ and Windward Island Ports, Leeward Island Ports or Guyana.
The General Rate Increase, effective June 6, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increasee |
| 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.
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General Rate Increase for all FCL Shipments from the Caribbean to Caucedo
May 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 30, 2010, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for all FCL shipments from the Caribbean to Caucedo.
The General Rate Increase, effective May 30, 2010 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increasee |
| 20’ Equipment |
$80.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$160.00 |
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.
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