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Matson contributed $7.7M to community programs in 2024, including $648,000 to Maui wildfire recovery

In Hawaii, Matson continued its annual support for public schools statewide as the sole corporate sponsor of the State Department of Education’s Beginning Teacher Summer Academies with a contribution of $50,000 for two years. Larger contributions of primarily in-kind services in Hawaii include: Hawaii Foodbank – $1,254,000; Maui Wildfire Recovery – $ 648,000; Maui Foodbank – $ 613,000; and American Heart Association – $77,500.

Project Vision Hawai‘i unveils new Hiehie mobile hygiene trailer on Maui

Project Vision Hawaiʻi announced the launch of its newest Hiehie mobile hygiene trailer on Maui, designed to provide free, hot showers and essential resources to individuals experiencing homelessness and those impacted by the 2023 wildfires.

Kapalua Village opens with 50 temporary modular homes for wildfire impacted employees

TY Management Corporation welcomes the opening of Kapalua Village, the first privately funded temporary housing community for Kapalua golf course and other Kapalua-based employees who were impacted by the devastating Lahaina, Maui wildfires. The opening of Kapalua Village coincides with the one-year remembrance of the wildfires and the first group of families is scheduled to move in this month.

Gov. Green hails philanthropic effort by Matson and HomeAid Hawai‘i for Maui housing recovery

Matson has committed to donating $5 million in cargo transportation services to state- and county-supported Maui recovery projects, including housing. The Ka La‘i Ola project by HomeAid Hawaiʻi, the state, Maui County and Hawai‘i Community Foundation, is the first to benefit from Matson’s assistance. HomeAid Hawai‘i and its contractors are on track to complete the first 270 units by December 2024 and the remaining 180 units by the first quarter of 2025. Starting Aug. 9, 2024, Ka La‘i Ola will be welcoming ‘ohana in phased openings. 

Sculpture once gifted to Maui’s greatest patron of the arts, donated to UH Mānoa

The sculpture “RISE” was created in 1979 by Kauaʻi-born artist Bumpei Akaji as a gift for the late Masaru “Pundy” Yokouchi, founding chairperson of Hawaiʻi’s State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Yokouchi was also the inspiration and driving force behind the fundraising, planning, design, and construction of the world-class Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.  Dods and Shidler purchased the sculpture from Yokouchi’s estate on Maui. Dods named it “RISE” with permission from Yokouchi’s family.

Matson increased community support to $8.7M in 2023, including $1.7M to Maui disaster relief, community support

In 2023, Matson contributed $6 million in cash, services and equipment support to organizations in Hawaiʻi, Guam/Micronesia and the South Pacific, with the largest concentration of giving in Maui disaster relief and community support at $1.7 million.

Hōkūleʻa to arrive back in Hawaiʻi on Dec. 6

After more than six months, the Polynesian sailing canoe Hōkūleʻa is on her way back to Hawaiʻi courtesy of Matson.  The Matson ship is expected to arrive in Honolulu on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Local retailer to make $100K mattress donation to Maui Fire Department

“This donation is simply our way of saying thank you to the first responders who help keep our community safe. Supporting our firefighters to get better rest and sleep is a good way to show our appreciation,” said BedMart president Steven Stone.

Matson Operations Not Impacted by Hawai‘i Shelter-at-Home Orders

Matson issued a statement today in response to shelter-at-home orders for Hawaiʻi saying the orders for Hawaiʻi will not affect Matson operations. Matson notes that the company and the services that support its operations are considered “Essential Businesses” that support critical transportation infrastructure.

Ask the Mayor: Matson Operations

Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions. 

Shipping Continues as Usual: Matson Operations are Uninterrupted

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation spokesperson Tim Sakahara responded to Maui Now’s request for information saying, “All HDOT harbors and airports in Hawaiʻi continue to be open and operational. Any reports of their closing due to Covid-19 are inaccurate.” Maston Operations Continue Uninterrupted: Matson intends to maintain all service schedules as normal with three arrivals a week to Honolulu and twice a week calls to each neighbor island port.

Cheer Squad Tidies Up Beach Road

The team removed a truck load of trash along the road.

Matson’s Newest Container Ship, Kaimana Hila Christened

Matson has invested nearly $1 billion to build four ships entering service soon, including Kaimana Hila and her sister ship the Daniel K. Inouye

Largest Containership Built in US Arrives in Hawai‘i

The Daniel K Inouye is the largest containership ever built in the US. It’s arrival also marks the start of a nearly $1 billion investment by Matson.

Matson Third Quarter Dividend Up 5% To $0.21 Per Share

Company executives say the increase underscores the Matson Board’s confidence in the long-term prospects for the businesses and commitment to rewarding shareholders through dividends.

EPA Settlement with Matson Resolves 2013 Molasses Spill

The US EPA today announced a settlement with Matson over federal Clean Water Act violations relating to a September 2013 molasses spill into Honolulu Harbor.

Matson Gifts $100,000 to Help Displaced Maui Sugar Workers

The Matson Foundation has gifted the A Hui Hou Fund with a $100,000 grant to augment widespread community support for displaced sugar workers on Maui.

Matson to File Rate Increases for 2016

Matson announced that it will raise its cargo rates for Hawaiʻi service by $225 per westbound container and $110 per eastbound container, effective Jan. 3, 2016.

Matson Reports Increase in Third-Quarter Profits

Matson, the the state’s largest ocean cargo carrier, reported a jump in profits for the third quarter of the year to $41.5 million, up from the $21.5 million reported in the same quarter last year.

Matson Announces Second Quarter Results

Matson Inc., a leading US carrier in the Pacific, has reported a net income of $9.9 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2015, ending June 30. Net income for the quarter ending June 30, 2014 was $18.1 million, or $0.42 per diluted share.
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