Tropical Shipping uses computerized refrigeration equipment with efficient cargo movement systems to control the condition of chilled and frozen products. This level of quality control is a necessity when shipping perishable items to The Caribbean.To achieve this, we have teams of dependable and highly trained shore-side and shipboard refrigeration technicians who monitor your cargo during transit. An added value to our Refrigerated Services, we also coordinate agricultural shipments.
Clean and Monitored Equipment
Tropical Shipping takes great pride in the care and maintenance of our refrigeration equipment and containers. Our customer service representatives and transportation consultants are available to recommend the right equipment and to disclose packing techniques that achieve proper air circulation within the container. As we’re shipping your refrigerated items, our refrigeration technicians monitor and track your shipment during the entire move. They also conduct pre-trip tests prior to a container being provided. This preliminary evaluation confirms that a container is in top condition before it is packed.
Expert Care and Assistance
- All units are pressure-cleaned inside, fueled and inspected prior to release.
- All units are regulated at constant and controlled temperatures by a network of certified technicians on Land and at Sea.
- Tropical Shipping coordinates all necessary import and agricultural inspections
LCL Refrigerated Shipping Services are Currently Available to these Caribbean Destinations Only:
- Nassau – Weekly frozen and chilled LCL
- Marsh Harbour – Weekly frozen and chilled LCL
- Barbados – Weekly frozen LCL. Alternating weeks chilled
- Grand Cayman – Weekly frozen and chilled LCL
- Cayman Brac – Weekly frozen and chilled LCL
- Little Cayman- Weekly frozen and chilled LCL
- Grand Turk – The last Friday of each month
- Providenciales – Weekly frozen and chilled LCL
Picking Up Loaded Refrigerated Containers
Loaded containers cannot be accepted without signed documentation from the loading facility that contains the mandatory list of information below:
- Ensure customer has finished loading container and container is sealed on right door on innermost locking bar.
- Obtain shipper’s inland paperwork containing the following mandatory information: Required temperature setting, Tropical booking number, container number, security seal number(s)
Important – Temperature setting(s) on unit must match shipper’s paperwork or container cannot be accepted. Due to liability reasons, driver cannot set temperature on unit for loading facility.
If a container arrives at Tropical Port of loading with a discrepancy between the set point and the customer’s paperwork, the container will get held up until the correct temp is verified with the Shipper, which may prevent the unit from sailing on the booked departure vessel.
- LCL chilled cargo sails at 36 degrees Fahrenheit
- LCL frozen cargo sails at 0 degrees Fahrenheit
Refrigerated Shipping FAQ
What is refrigerated shipping?
Refrigerated shipping uses temperature-controlled equipment to move chilled or frozen cargo. Tropical Shipping uses computerized refrigeration equipment and trained technicians to help control the condition of temperature-sensitive freight during transit.
Does Tropical Shipping offer refrigerated shipping to the Caribbean?
Yes. Tropical Shipping offers refrigerated cargo shipping to select Caribbean destinations, including service for chilled, frozen, and agricultural shipments.
What types of cargo can move in refrigerated containers?
Refrigerated containers are commonly used for chilled products, frozen products, perishables, and certain agricultural shipments that require controlled temperatures during transportation.
Are refrigerated containers inspected before loading?
Yes. Tropical Shipping pressure-cleans, fuels, inspects, and pre-trip tests refrigerated units before release to help confirm that the equipment is ready before it is packed.
What temperature settings are used for refrigerated LCL cargo?
LCL chilled cargo currently sails at 36 degrees Fahrenheit, and LCL frozen cargo currently sails at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature setting on the unit must match the shipper’s paperwork.
