#Maui ocean transportation

Drop in Cargo Volumes Suggests Cautious Local Businesses

A 3.9% drop in intrastate cargo shipments between Honolulu and the six neighbor island ports in the first quarter of 2013 indicates that local businesses are “still being cautious.”

Matson Reducing Fuel Surcharge

As a result of recent moderation in bunker fuel prices, Matson announced today that it is decreasing its fuel related surcharge by 3.5%, from 40% to 36.5%, for its Hawaii service.

Matson Terminal Handling, Transshipment Fees to Rise

Matson will raise its West Coast terminal handling charge by $50 for both westbound and eastbound containers, effective January 20, 2013.

Matson Raising Fuel Surcharge 4.5%

The increase follows two consecutive decreases in June and July of 2012 which totaled 6.5%.