There is a tropical storm brewing in the Pacific. The storm will have an impact on vessel schedules around the Hawaiian Islands. At this time, the Coast Guard has shut down the port at Kawaihae, on the Kona side of the Big Island. The port on Maui will soon be affected and may be shut…
DetailsMatson has announced a decrease in the fuel surcharge effective this Sunday, 7/7/13. The surcharge will decrease 2.0% points to 34.5% for its Hawaii Service. We will implement the savings on all shipments that we receive after 7/7/13.
DetailsPlease be aware that the regular sailing departure on Saturday, July 6 will be affected by the July 4 holiday. The ports will have very limited hours on July 4 and Aloha Freight Forwarders will be closed in celebration of Independence Day. The longshoremen will be taking their annual Bloody Thursday holiday on Friday July…
DetailsA shout out to the Eagle Scouts who organzied a Service Project to help victims of the Oklahoma tornados. Aloha was happy to lend a helping hand to the cause by donating necessary supplies. In addition, Aloha Freight Forwarders assisted in the transportation of the goods to Oklahoma. It is through the generosity of the…
DetailsMatson has announced a decrease in the fuel surcharge effective this Sunday 4/28/13. Very welcome news. The surcharge will decrease 3.5% points to 36.5% for its Hawaii Service. We will implement the savings on all shipments that we receive after 4/28/13.
DetailsFortunately, highway diesel prices have been dropping the last couple of months. We are decreasing our California fuel surcharge by two percentage points to 27% effective 4/29/31. This is for shipments that we pick up with our own trucks in our Southern California service area. We will continue to pass on any fuel savings that…
DetailsWe are pleased to announce two additions to the Aloha Ohana. Kari Lingo and Lyle Sarno join our Ohana as Account Managers. Kari has a broad background and proven track record in logistics and supply chain sales with strong customer relationships. Lyle Sarno has lived in HI for over 20 years and has a strong…
DetailsAfter increasing the fuel surcharge approximately six months ago, Matson announced a decrease in the fuel surcharge effective this Sunday. Very welcome news. The surcharge will decrease 3.5% points to 40%. We will implement the savings on all shipments that we receive after 3/17/13.
The vessel that left Long Beach on this past Wednesday is due to arrive late in Honolulu. It experienced a generator problem in transit that will delay its arrival until Monday morning around 0630. Most deliveries on Oahu will likely be delayed until Tuesday.
This week and next week’s sailings are going to be behind schedule. Matson is citing weather as the main factor. The Long Beach Wednesday departures are not departing until Thursday morning which will delay the delivery times in the islands by a day. The Saturday sailings will arrive in Honolulu on Thursday morning, making any…
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