The revelation follows the consummation of a multi-year supply deal between Carib and a major pharmaceutical company that has not been identified by name.

In an email exchange with TradeWinds a spokeswoman said the ISO containers will be transported by ro-ro barges tied to an existing loop that links Puerto Rico to Florida.

Amelia Smith identified the units as the Conquistador, El Rey, Fortaleza, Jacksonville, La Princesa, La Reina, Miami and San Juan.