Labor Day 2014
Please be advised that Aloha Freight Forwarders will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 01, 2014. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, September 02, 2014.
Aloha Honolulu Office Closed 08/08/14
Please be advised that our Aloha Honolulu office will be closed on Friday, August 08, 2014, as will most businesses, in preparation for the storm systems approaching the Hawaiian Islands. Hurricane Iselle is currently forecasted to pass directly over the Big Island as a Category 1 hurricane bringing strong winds, mudslides, rain and storm surges…
Storm Systems Approaching Hawaii
Please be advised that several storm systems are approaching Hawaii and expected to hit landfall on Friday, 08/08/14. Hurricane Iselle and Tropical Storm Julio are expected to create localized flooding and high winds. At this time, the US Coast Guard has planned to close the Port of Honolulu Thursday night at 6:00 pm, requiring all…
Independence Day 2014 Schedule
Please be aware that Aloha Freight Forwarders will be closed in celebration of Independence Day on Friday, July 04, 2014. To that end, our cut-off for receiving general cargo for the Saturday, July 05, 2014 sailing will be on Thursday, July 03 by 4:00 pm. We appreciate your understanding with the schedule change and hope…
Ocean Fuel Surcharge Increase
As a result of high fuel prices and other energy related costs, Aloha Freight Forwarder’s primary steamship line partner is raising the ocean fuel surcharge by 3% from 39.5% to 42.5% for Hawaii service, effective June 08, 2014. This is the second increase over the course of the last year, after 3 consecutive FSC decreases…
Vessel Delay Due to Weather
Please be advised that the Mokihana 268W encountered a major storm system in the Pacific during its transit from Long Beach to Honolulu. The vessel has been unable to maintain pro-forma speed and will be late arriving Honolulu. It’s current ETA is Thursday morning, March 6th. The steamship line is making necessary adjustments to the…
Ocean Fuel Surcharge Increase
As a result of high fuel prices and other energy related costs, Aloha Freight Forwarder’s primary steamship line partner is raising the ocean fuel surcharge by 5% from 34.5% to 39.5% for Hawaii service, effective March 23, 2014. This is the first increase over the course of the last year, after 3 consecutive FSC decreases…
Honolulu Office Move
Please be advised that effective February 24, 2014, Aloha Freight Forwarders will be operating out of a newer, larger facility in Honolulu! Our office telephone number 1-808-834-5931 will remain the same, and our new address will be: 1027 Kikowaena Place, Honolulu, HI 96819. The new Honolulu facility has a large warehouse and dock space with…
Vessel Delay Due to Weather
Please be advised that due to a major storm system in the central Pacific, tomorrow’s Wednesday (Jan 22) sailing departure from Long Beach will be delayed from morning to evening. As the vessel will arrive Honolulu on Monday instead of Sunday, this may cause a delivery delay. Thank you for your understanding.
Vessel Delay Due to Weather
Please be advised that due to a major storm system in the Pacific, the December 31, 2013 sailing has now been delayed to depart Long Beach on Thursday, January 02, 2014. Aloha Freight cargo cut-off for this sailing of Monday, Dec 30, 2013 remains the same, however, deliveries in Hawaii could be delayed by a…