Tropical Shipping Implements New Drayage Surcharge for South Florida FCL Cargo
What Happened?
Tropical Shipping will introduce a US$50 drayage surcharge for full-container-load (FCL) cargo in specific South Florida areas, effective October 18, 2026. This adjustment is attributed to rising fuel costs impacting inland transportation expenses. The new charge will affect FCL shipments originating from or destined for designated counties and communities in the region.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 30, 2026
Effective from
October 18, 2026
Carrier
TROP
Advisory category
surcharge
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing full-container-load (FCL) cargo in South Florida will be directly impacted by these increased drayage costs.
Source:
NewsSet surcharge alert
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