News Updates

BREAKING ALERT                                                                                         

November 27, 2024

Subject:  Hawaii Service Rates for 2025

Dear Valued Customer:

In their effort to keep pace with rising costs, Matson Navigation Company (“Matson”) announced they will increase container rates by $200 per westbound and $100 per eastbound container, effective January 5, 2025.

On the same date, the Terminal Handling Charge (THC) for Hawaii will increase by the following amounts:

●      West Coast to Honolulu                Increase $100 per container to $1,625

●      West Coast to Neighbor Islands      Increase $200 per container to $1,725

●      Honolulu to West Coast                Increase $50 per container to $840

●      Neighbor Island to West Coast       Increase $100 per container to $890

Additional assessorial charges will increase by the following amounts:

●      Hazardous Ocean Surcharge          Increase $50 per container to $425

Matson has further explained these increases are necessary to help offset continuing inflationary cost pressure. As Neighbor Island costs are higher than Oahu, they are increasing the THC at a higher rate for those islands.

As a result, our Hawaii rates will increase like amounts for Full Container Loads (FCL). For Less-than-Container Load (LCL) cargo, our Customer rates will be raised based on various factors, including the commodity, density, and current costs. These changes will occur with shipments sailing on or after January 5, 2025. Please get in touch with your Salesperson to discuss adjustments to your rate levels.

Due to increased costs in Hawaii, delivery and accessorial rates will increase as follows –

-        Oahu                 5% with the exception of Will Call rates and Zone 1 spot rates

-        Hilo                  6%

-        Kauai                4%

We thank you for your business and continued confidence. Should you have any questions, please contact your local Salesperson or our Customer Service Support Center at 1-800-488-4888 or 1-310-537-2000, Ext. 2020.

As always, we are grateful for your support and value your business!