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Matson Raising Fuel Surcharge 5%

Matson announced today that it is raising its fuel surcharge by five percentage points, from 40.5% to 45.5%, for its Hawaii service, effective February 26, 2012.

Matson Lowers Surcharge 3rd Time Since August

Ocean freight carrier Matson Navigation Inc. announced today another 2% downward adjustment, the third since late August this year.

Matson Lowers Fuel Surcharge Again

For the second time in a month, Matson Navigation Company has lowered it fuel surcharge, resulting in a combined total reduction of 5% since August 19.

Postage Stamps Feature Matson Container Ships

Starting today, the U.S. Postal Service will salute the U.S. Merchant Marine by issuing 60 million Forever stamps in a four-stamp pane which includes a container ship operated by the Matson Navigation Company.