Tropical Shipping Announces Increase to Landing Charge Between All Ports to Providenciales or Grand Turk, Effective September 27, 2026

September 1, 2026

As part of our commitment to the customers and the 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 September 27th 2026, Tropical Shipping will increase the Destination Terminal Handling (Landing) all ports to Providenciales or Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands 

Cargo/Equipment TypeCurrent RateIncrease AmountRate Effective 9/27/2026
20′ Equipment$498.00$25.00 $523.00
40′ X Equipment$498.00$25.00 $523.00
CWT$1.58$0.06$1.64
CFT$0.76$0.06$0.82
Pallet (each)$36.00$2.00$38.00
Pallet (each- refrigerated cargo only)$59.00$3.00$62.00
Barrel (each)   $36.00$2.00$38.00
Per Case$2.64$0.11$2.75
Motor Vehicle – less than 700 CFT$293.00$15.00$308.00
Motor Vehicles greater than or equal to 700 CFT$517.00$39.00$556.00
Boats on Trailers$205.00$25.00$230.00
Machinery 900 CFT or Greater$765.00$35.00$800.00

Tropical Shipping values its close relationships we have built with our customers throughout our more than 60-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 Canada Customer Service Team 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 www.tropical.com.