Monthly Archives: April 2023

Hawaii Fuel Surcharge Decrease – 04-23-2023

Matson has announced the Hawaii fuel surcharge will be reduced from 46% to 43% effective this Sunday, April 23, 2023. Matson makes it a practice to provide 30 days advance notice for upward rate adjustment and decreases are passed along as soon as possible. Thank you!

West Coast Labor Shortage – Delays

Due to a massive amount of labor shortage, Matson has advised there will be upcoming delays in the movement of vessels at major west coast ports. As a result, we are starting to experience delays with getting equipment and the situation is causing a backlog of cargo and longer loading times on all vessels. We…