Labor Day Holiday
Aloha Freight Forwarders will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 06, 2021. We will resume operations the following business day, Tuesday, September 07, 2021.
Hawaii Service Levels
Matson has advised that unusually strong demand driven by a dramatic rebound in Hawaii tourism together with increased retail activity has driven Hawaii cargo volume to levels not experienced in several years. The current surge in volume has created a strain on their network resulting in spot container shortages at Mainland ports (particularly with refrigerated…
Hawaii Ocean Fuel Surcharge Increase – 08/15/2021
Please be advised Matson will be increasing the ocean fuel surcharge for Hawaii from 34.5% to 36% effective August 15, 2021. Matson makes a practice of providing advance notice for fuel surcharge increases, while decreases are passed on immediately.
Honolulu Port Congestion
Please be aware that due to a delay on Matson’s Saturday July 03 sailing, there will be 3 vessels arriving within a 48 hour period in Honolulu to be discharged. We anticipate a one to two day delay getting freight to your door, but we expect to get caught up by July 16, 2021. We…
Update to Vessel Delay – Matsonia 014W
Matson has further advised repairs to Matsonia were completed earlier than expected. As a result, the vessel sailed Long Beach early Monday afternoon July 05 and is scheduled to arrive Honolulu Friday evening, July 09, 2021. Honolulu gate hours and barge departures will be adjusted accordingly. Thank you for your understanding.
Vessel Delay – Matsonia 014W
Matson has reported that the Matsonia 014W, which was scheduled to sail from Southern California on Saturday, July 03 is undergoing mechanical repairs in Long Beach. Based on current progress, new departure is estimated to be mid-day Tuesday, July 06 for a morning arrival in Honolulu Sunday, July 11. Hawaii gate hours and neighbor island…
AK Fuel Surcharge Increase – 07/11/2021
Please be advised that the Fuel Surcharge for Alaska shipments will be increasing from 26.5% to 28% effective Sun, July 11, 2021.
Independence Day Schedule
Fri, July 02, 2021 Aloha Freight will have regular business hours Sun, July 04, 2021 Aloha Freight will be closed for Independence Day Mon, July 05, 2021 Mainland – Office 8:00 am – noon, Whse 6:00 am – 4:00 pm; Hawaii Offices / Agents will be closed Please coordinate with our…
Memorial Day Schedule
Aloha Freight will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday 05/31/21 and reopen on 06/01/21. Shipments arriving to all Hawaii ports Saturday 05/29/21 through Monday 05/31/21 will have an adjusted delivery schedule.
CA Fuel Surcharge Increase – 05/08/2021
Please be advised that the Fuel Surcharge for local Southern California pickups and deliveries will be increasing from 23.5% to 26% effective Sun, May 08, 2021.