Tropical Shipping’s U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
There will be no changes to the regular Friday sailings, scheduled for July 3, 2026.
Cargo and Documentation cut-offs are noted below.
Please note the following documentation and cargo exceptions:
Port Operations:
- Port of Palm Beach Interchange Gate will close at 10:00 PM on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
- Gate will reopen at 4:00 AM on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad:
- Will operate as normal.
| Vessel Sail Date | Container Cut-Off Shipper Loaded | Container Cut-Off Carrier Loaded | FCL Documentation Deadline |
| Friday July 3, 2026 | Dry, Chilled & Frozen Cargo Thursday, July 2nd 4:00 PM: Bonded / Hazardous Cargo 10:00 PM: Non Bonded / Non Hazardous Cargo | All Containers & Flatracks Thursday, July 2nd 3:00 PM | Thursday, July 2nd 10:00 AM: Bonded, Hazardous Cargo & Tropical Shipping Prepared EEI 4:00 PM: Final Invoices, Proforma, Shipping Instructions |
| Sunday July 5, 2026 | Dry, Chilled & Frozen Cargo Thursday, July 2nd 4:00 PM: Bonded / Hazardous Cargo 10:00 PM: Non Bonded / Non Hazardous Cargo | All Containers & Flatracks Thursday, July 2nd 3:00 PM | Thursday, July 2nd 10:00 AM: Bonded, Hazardous Cargo & Tropical Shipping Prepared EEI 4:00 PM: Final Invoices, Proforma, Shipping Instructions |
| Monday July 6, 2026 | Dry, Chilled & Frozen Cargo Thursday, July 2nd 4:00 PM: Bonded / Hazardous Cargo 10:00 PM: Non Bonded / Non Hazardous Cargo | All Containers & Flatracks Thursday, July 2nd 3:00 PM | Thursday, July 2nd 10:00 AM: Bonded, Hazardous Cargo & Tropical Shipping Prepared EEI 4:00 PM: Final Invoices, Proforma, Shipping Instructions |
US DEPARTURE LCL DOCUMENTATION AND CARGO CUT OFFS:
| Vessel Sail Date | LCL Dry Miami/Riviera Beach CFS Cargo Cut-Off | LCL Dry Documentation Deadline | LCL Refrigerated Port of Palm Beach Cold Cargo Cut-Off | LCL Refrigerated Documentation Deadline |
| Friday, July 3, 2026 | Wednesday, July 1st 12:00 PM | Wednesday, July 1st 12:00 PM | Thursday, July 2nd 12:00 PM Providenciales & Grand Cayman | Thursday, July 2nd 12:00 PM Providenciales & Grand Cayman |
| Sunday, July 5, 2026 | Wednesday, July 1st 12:00 PM | Wednesday, July 1st 12:00 PM | – | – |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | Thursday, July 2nd 12:00 PM | Thursday, July 2nd 12:00 PM | Thursday, July 2nd 12:00 PM Marsh Harbour | Thursday, July 2nd 12:00 PM Marsh Harbour |
If you are in the U.S. Virgin Islands and are expecting cargo delivery on Monday, please contact our local office in St. Croix and (340) 778-8767 or St. Thomas at (340) 776-8767 to make the necessary pre-clearance arrangements.
Tropical Shipping values the 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 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 www.tropical.com.