Tropical Shipping has announced two tariff changes affecting cargo moving through Belize and Puerto Rico . The carrier will increase landing charges for selected cargo arriving in Belize from 4 October 2026 . Separately, it has eliminated its cargo scanning fee in Puerto Rico following a regulatory change. Belize landing charges to increase Tropical Shipping said the Belize adjustment follows the introduction of a new Container Stripping Services fee at the Port of Belize Limited. The revised charges apply to LCL, breakbulk, barrels, pallets and vehicle shipments arriving in Belize. Cargo type Current rate New rate CWT US$1.66 US$2.04 CFT US$0.83 US$1.02 Breakbulk (ST/FT) US$33.20 US$40.70 Barrel US$10.00 US$12.81 Pallet US$20.00 US$35.00 Motor vehicle under 700 CFT US$550.00 US$725.00 Motor vehicle 700 CFT or more US$550.00 US$725.00 The largest absolute increase applies to vehicles, with the landing charge rising by US$175 to US$725 . Pallet charges will increase from US$20 to US$35. Puerto Rico cargo scanning fee removed In a separate announcement, Tropical Shipping said it has removed its Puerto Rico cargo scanning fee from its tariff. The change follows the Puerto Rico Ports Authority’s decision to eliminate the mandatory cargo scanning requirement. The removal took effect on 1 September 2026 and applies to cargo shipped on or after that date. According to Tropical Shipping, the Tropic Hope 0202 , sailing on 14 September, will be its first voyage on which the scanning fee will not be assessed. The post Tropical Shipping revises cargo charges in Belize and Puerto Rico appeared first on Container News .