Vendor Routing Guide

VENDOR ROUTING GUIDE Effective: February 14, 2012

Corporate Office: 5401 Hangar Ct., Tampa, FL 33634

Tel. (813) 884-6344 Ext. 6535 FAX (813) 882-4605

Web: www.thompsoncigar.com e-mail:

1. Call for routing instructions if any shipment:

·  Exceeds 2,500 lbs.

·  And/or occupies over 750 cubic feet

·  If recommended carrier does not service your facility as a direct point.

·  Individual cartons fall into the UPS OS1, OS2, OS3

Contact for Routing: Continental Traffic (813)980-0007 or Sabine Smallwood (813) 884-6344 x6535

2.  For all other shipments, ship as stated below

Shipping from: Carriers listed in preferred order

ALL STATES Shipments of 300 lbs or less UPS Ground Small Package

Shipments should be Freight Collect using the following shipper #’s : Thompson - #E37631

The respective company PO should be entered in the Shipment Reference 1 field on UPS Worldship.

Shipping address: 5550-B Airport Boulevard. Tampa, Fl. 33634

Only if # 1 and UPS Small Package does not apply, ship Freight Collect via the following:

All States Shipments of 301lbs and greater Freight – 1-800-283-7488

Shipping address: 5550-B Airport Boulevard Tampa, Fl. 33634

**Important for all shipments**:

1. An ASN must be faxed to the Traffic Dept. (813-882-4605) as soon as the shipment leaves your facility. This is to include a packing list/manifest showing all purchase orders included and copy of the bill of lading with carrier Pro# / UPS Tracking# 2. You must call if recommended carrier does not service your facility as a direct point.

3. Bill of Lading must include description of commodity & freight class.

4. Refer to the Vendor Guidelines Manual for packaging and labeling requirements.

5. C.O.D. Shipments will be refused

6. If for any reason you cannot comply, or require clarification, call for instructions.

7.The following routing instructions are effective immediately and supersede all previous routing guides.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A CHARGEBACK OF ANY DIFFERENTIAL COST INCURRED BY THIS COMPANY, PLUS A $100.00 HANDLING CHARGE.

Thank you for your assistance. For additional information and/or assistance contact:

Sabine Smallwood

Traffic Manager

(813) 884-6344 x6535