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Re: Shipping Tarps to Tortola
[Re: CaptnAndy]
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10/05/2017 06:38 PM
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Best bet is ship to Tropical in Florida for forwarding. Cheaper freight than any other method.
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Re: Shipping Tarps to Tortola
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10/05/2017 06:44 PM
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Right now, if it is a dozen or more large tarps, I think Tropical's LCL (less than container load) service would be most economical, though not the fastest. They have a special discounted rate to the BVI for the next month.
BTW, those 12x16 tarps DDM has been giving out are better than nothing but close to useless for covering a roof. 20x30 would be the minimum.
Last edited by GlennA; 10/05/2017 06:44 PM.
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Re: Shipping Tarps to Tortola
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I shipped a bunch of pool covers. 35x55. Customs probably scratching their head seeing "winter pool cover" on labels. Heavier material than standard tarps.
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Re: Shipping Tarps to Tortola
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10/06/2017 09:01 AM
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I may be wrong. But I think the problem Val is having is that Tropical has to go through Puerto Rico. That may be a bit of a challenge right now.
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Re: Shipping Tarps to Tortola
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10/06/2017 09:15 AM
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I was able get the pool covers wholesale so much cheaper (and bigger) than the standard tarps.
The biggest hold up is getting the containers/packages cleared at the dock. No problem for individuals to get items addressed to them.
If you check Tropicals website the sailing schedule is posted. Usually about a 4 day transit time from FL.
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Re: Shipping Tarps to Tortola
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10/06/2017 12:00 PM
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Agreed, one pool cover might well cover the roof of a small building, as compared to 6 to 8 tarps (like the ones that are currently on our roof at home)... But unlike these folks, we got electric back after a week, thank goodness!!
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Re: Shipping Tarps to Tortola
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10/06/2017 12:32 PM
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Crowley transships out of PR but Tropical comes direct to Port Purcell. Tropical runs Wednesday and Friday out of Rivera Beach (West Palm) that takes 4-5 days. The hold up is usually getting the LCL containers broken down and cleared at Port Purcell.
No duty on tarps through mid December. Port charges are waived for general relief supplies but can be onerous if addressed to an individual.
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Re: Shipping Tarps to Tortola
[Re: GlennA]
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If all goes well, Canadian Tire is organizing shipment of tarps, inflatable beds, generators and a few other necessities hopefully this week direct to Port Purcel via Crown Bay. Should have a few FCL good to go. First of many. We also have loads of lumber, household goods, etc. ready to go when time is right. First things first.
Anyone know of other immediate needs? A's you know,comm's on island are limited.
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