Aug.20--Increases are scheduled to take effect Sept. 16
Tropical Shipping plans to implement a general rate increase for shipments between the continental U.S., Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Dominican Republic, Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Nevis, St. Barths, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent and Trinidad.

Increases will take effect Sept. 16 in the amount of $125 per 20-foot equipment and $250 per 40-foot equipment, with other hikes for vehicles and breakbulk cargo. The increases will apply to all open tariff and service contract rates for dry and refrigerated cargo, the carrier said.

(Source:JOC)