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…
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…
Aloha Freight will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of Independence Day. There will be no receiving or deliveries, however the Wednesday sailing will occur as scheduled. Note also the Saturday, June 30, 2018 sailing (Mokihana v375W) arrives to Honolulu port as normal on Wednesday evening, July 4, 2018.
Please note our primary steamship line partner, Matson Navigation, has advised that effective Sunday, July 15, 2018 the ocean fuel surcharge will increase from current 32.5% up to 36.0%. Matson makes a practice of providing 30 day notice for upward rate adjustments. Shipments received/processed by Aloha Freight Forwarders after July 15, 2018 will have the…
As many are aware, there is volcanic activity on the Big Island of Hawaii. Currently it is affecting deliveries to zip codes 96778-Pahoa/Puna and 96785-Hawaii National Park/Volcano area. We will post if any further developments.
Please be advised that the Fuel Surcharge for local Southern California pickups and deliveries will increase from 22.5% to 25.5% effective June 3, 2018. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note our primary steamship line partner, Matson Navigation, has advised that effective Sunday, June 3, 2018 the ocean fuel surcharge will increase from current 30.0% up to 32.50%. Matson makes a practice of providing 30 day notice for upward rate adjustments. Shipments received/processed by Aloha Freight Forwarders after June 3, 2018 will have the…
Please be advised that we have received an update from Matson that their vessel, the Maunawili V161W, that was scheduled to depart Long Beach on Wednesday this week, will be delayed coming into port due to some major storm systems in the Pacific Ocean. It is now estimated to sail on Thursday morning, April 12,…
Please note our primary steamship line partner, Matson Navigation, has advised that effective Sunday, March 18, 2018 the ocean fuel surcharge will increase from current 28.5% up to 30.0%. Matson makes a practice of providing 30 day notice for upward rate adjustments. Shipments received/processed by Aloha Freight Forwarders after March 18, 2018 will have the…
Please be advised that we have received an update from Matson that their vessel, the Maunawili V159W, that was scheduled to depart Long Beach on Wednesday this week, will be delayed coming into port due to some major storm systems in the Pacific Ocean. It is now estimated to sail on Friday morning, February 2,…