Maui and Kauai Issue Local Orders

Please be advised that Hawaii community leaders are acting in the territories they control. Kauai Mayor, Derek Kawakami, declared a curfew from 9:00 pm – 5:00 am where citizens must remain in their homes. Maui Mayor, Michael Victorino, issued Public Health Emergency Rules. Although these orders are in effect, the transportation system remains unimpeded, and…

COVID-19 Update

Dear Customer / Vendor – We just wanted to reach out to you during these difficult times, as we have all been dealing with the recent challenges associated with COVID-19. We all have to be ready to react and change given the reality is that we are dealing with a fluid situation. We have deep…

Matson – Continuity of Hawaii Operations

Please be advised that Matson has issued the following statement today in response to concerns circulating in Hawaii about service disruption: “All Matson operations continue uninterrupted. Matson intends to maintain all service schedules as normal. Matson is committed to taking all appropriate steps to ensure the continuation of services, including the deployment of reserve vessels…

Vessel Delay – Lurline 003W

Please be advised that the Matson vessel, Lurline, was delayed departing Long Beach and new estimated time of arrival at Honolulu is Thursday, Feb 13 2020 (instead of Wednesday). Matson will adjust neighbor island barge schedules to minimize delays in cargo availability. Thank you for your understanding.

Vessel Delay – Lurline 001W

Matson has advised the vessel Lurline, which departed Long Beach on Sat Jan 11, 2020 and originally scheduled to arrive Honolulu on Wed Jan 15, 2020 will now be arriving Honolulu on Friday morning, Jan 17, 2020 as a result of mechanical issue. Matson will be adjusting neighbor island barge schedules to minimize further delays…

Vessel Delay – Manoa V419W

Matson has advised the vessel Manoa, originally scheduled to depart Long Beach on Dec 31, 2019 will now be departing on Thursday evening, Jan 02, 2020 as a result of heavy weather and mechanical issues. Arrival into Honolulu is now scheduled for Tuesday morning, Jan 07, 2020 and Matson will be adjusting neighbor island barge…

Ocean Fuel Surcharge Increase – 11/24/2019

Please note our primary steamship line partner, Matson Navigation, has advised that effective Sunday, Nov 24, 2019 the ocean fuel surcharge will increase from current 32% up to 35%. Matson makes a practice of providing 30 day notice for upward rate adjustments. Shipments received/processed by Aloha Freight Forwarders after Nov 24, 2019 will have the…