General Rate Increase Updates
General Rate Increase for Shipments between St. Barths and the U.S. Virgin Islands, San Juan, or Caribbean Ports
September 10, 2009 -- 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 October 11, 2009, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between St. Barths and the following ports:
U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas), San Juan, Anguilla, Antigua, Dominican Republic (Caucedo and Puerto Plata), Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent, Tortola, Trinidad and Virgin Gorda.
The General Rate Increase, effective October 11, 2009 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$50.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$100.00 |
| Greater than 40’ Equipment |
$113.00 |
| Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT |
$30.00 |
| Vehicles exceeding 700 CFT |
$2.35 |
| Breakbulk; W/M (ST/FT) |
$2.35 |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.12 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.06 |
| Barrel - Each |
$0.09 |
| Pallet - Each |
$4.55 |
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 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 Canadian Customer Service Team at (506) 644-6300 or toll free from Canada at (866) 767-6576.
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 Canada and Puerto Rico
September 4, 2009 -- 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 October 4, 2009, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between Canada and Puerto
The General Rate Increase, effective October 4, 2009 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$75.00 |
| 40’ Equipment |
$150.00 |
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 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 Canadian Customer Service Team at (506) 644-6300 or toll free from Canada at (866) 767-6576.
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., U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico or Canada and Freeport
September 4, 2009 -- 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 October 4, 2009, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between the U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas), Puerto Rico or Canada and Freeport.
The General Rate Increase, effective October 4, 2009 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$50.00 per 20ft |
| 40’ Equipment |
$100.00 per 40ft |
| Greater than 40’ Equipment |
$113.00 per unit > 40ft |
| Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT |
$30.00 per Vehicle |
| Vehicles exceeding 700 CFT |
$2.35 WM |
| Breakbulk; W/M (ST/FT) |
$2.35 WM |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.12 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.06 |
| Barrel - Each |
$0.09 |
| Pallet - Each |
$4.55 |
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 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 Canadian Customer Service Team at (506) 644-6300 or toll free from Canada at (866) 767-6576.
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., U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico or Canada and Marsh Harbour
September 4, 2009 -- 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 October 4, 2009, Tropical Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between the U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas) Puerto Rico or Canada and Marsh Harbour.
The General Rate Increase, effective October 4, 2009 will be as follows:
| Equipment Size |
General Rate Increase |
| 20’ Equipment |
$150.00 per 20ft |
| 40’ Equipment |
$300.00 per 40ft |
| Greater than 40’ Equipment |
$338.00 per unit > 40ft |
| Vehicles not exceeding 700 CFT |
$90.00 per Vehicle |
| Vehicles exceeding 700 CFT |
$7.00 WM |
| Breakbulk; W/M (ST/FT) |
$7.00 WM |
| CWT for LCL –100 lbs |
$0.36 |
| CFT for LCL - 1 cft |
$0.18 |
| Barrel - Each |
$0.27 |
| Pallet - Each |
$13.65 |
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 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 Canadian Customer Service Team at (506) 644-6300 or toll free from Canada at (866) 767-6576.
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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