Vessel Delay – Navigator 013 W

Please be advised that Matson’s Saturday sailing of vessel Navigator voyage 013 W was delayed due to mechanical issues. Rather than departing Long Beach Saturday morning (October 15th) it sailed on Monday (October 17th). As a result new ETA in Honolulu is Friday evening (October 21). All deliveries will be at least two days later…

Ocean Fuel Surcharge Increase 07/10/16

Please note our primary steamship line partner, Matson Navigation, has advised that effective Sunday, July 10, 2016, the ocean fuel surcharge will increase from current 16.5% up to 18.00%. Matson makes a practice of providing 30 day notice for upward rate adjustments. Shipments received/processed by Aloha Freight Forwarders after July 10, 2016 will have the…

Fuel Surcharge Decrease 02/07/2016

Please note our primary steamship line partner, Matson Navigation, has advised that effective Sunday, Feb 07, 2016 the ocean fuel surcharge will decrease from current 18.5% down to 16.5%. Matson makes a practice of providing 30 day notice for upward rate adjustments, but passes on downward adjustments as soon as possible.

Vessel Delays Due to Pacific Storm

Matson has advised us that their vessels are encountering extraordinarily large seas due to a series of storms over the Pacific Ocean. Several vessels are not able to arrive on schedule as a result. Cargo on the last two LGB vessels will be available a day late. The January 3 departure of the Mokihana from…