New Kauai Agent

Please be advised shipments arriving on Kaua’i after 10/10/21, Aloha Freight will be working together with Garden Isle Courier for Kaua’i shipments.  Please coordinate with our Hawaii Customer Service team at CSHI@alohafreight.com or 808-834-5931 with any questions or special requirements for pickup and delivery service in Kaua’i. Thank you for your support.

Hawaii Service Levels

Matson has advised that unusually strong demand driven by a dramatic rebound in Hawaii tourism together with increased retail activity has driven Hawaii cargo volume to levels not experienced in several years.  The current surge in volume has created a strain on their network resulting in spot container shortages at Mainland ports (particularly with refrigerated…

Honolulu Port Congestion

Please be aware that due to a delay on Matson’s Saturday July 03 sailing, there will be 3 vessels arriving within a 48 hour period in Honolulu to be discharged.  We anticipate a one to two day delay getting freight to your door, but we expect to get caught up by July 16, 2021.  We…

Update to Vessel Delay – Matsonia 014W

Matson has further advised repairs to Matsonia were completed earlier than expected.  As a result, the vessel sailed Long Beach early Monday afternoon July 05 and is scheduled to arrive Honolulu Friday evening, July 09, 2021.  Honolulu gate hours and barge departures will be adjusted accordingly.  Thank you for your understanding.

Vessel Delay – Matsonia 014W

Matson has reported that the Matsonia 014W, which was scheduled to sail from Southern California on Saturday, July 03 is undergoing mechanical repairs in Long Beach.  Based on current progress, new departure is estimated to be mid-day Tuesday, July 06 for a morning arrival in Honolulu Sunday, July 11.  Hawaii gate hours and neighbor island…