Hurricane Lane – Update 08-22-18

Hurricane Lane’s path and strength have triggered a number of emergency alerts in Hawaii over the past 24 hours. The US Coast Guard is expected to close Honolulu Harbor to water traffic today at 11:00 am. All barge operations on the islands have been suspended until further notice. Deliveries will be suspended through Thursday and…

Hurricane Lane Update

Please be advised that we are monitoring Hurricane Lane’s projected path and strength. Big Island of Hawaii is anticipating port closure at 11:00 am tomorrow and the other islands are at maximum readiness with potential closures being as soon as Thursday. Depending on storm conditions, containers may be delayed until the weekend. Any deliveries already…

Ocean Fuel Surcharge Increase – 09/16/2018

Please note our primary steamship line partner, Matson Navigation, has advised that effective Sunday, Sept 16, 2018 the ocean fuel surcharge will increase from current 36.0% up to 37.5%. Matson makes a practice of providing 30 day notice for upward rate adjustments. Shipments received/processed by Aloha Freight Forwarders after Sep 16, 2018 will have the…