Pacific Expertise

Since 1882, American-owned and operated Matson has specialized in shipping to Hawaii and other communities across the Pacific. Today our shipping services to Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia, the South Pacific, Japan, and China are enhanced by a wide range of multimodal services throughout North America. We pride ourselves on industry-leading on-time arrivals, and award-winning customer service from knowledgable, friendly people as well as the convenience of online shipment tracking.

Subsidiary Matson Logistics extends the company’s network reach, offering customers domestic and international rail intermodal service, long haul and regional highway brokerage, supply chain services, and less-than-truck-load (LTL) transportation services, as well as third-party logistics services that include warehousing, distribution, less-than-container-load (LCL) consolidation, and international freight forwarding.

Learn more about Matson’s expertise in container shipping, shipping cars, shipping household goods, moving oversized cargo, and intermodal services. Or call us at 1-800-4MATSON (1-800-462-8766) to book a shipment.

Reducing Environmental Impact

Matson is working toward goals of achieving a 40% reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) fleet emissions by 2030 and net zero GHG emissions by 2050. A big part of our strategy to reach these goals is investing in new ships designed for greater fuel efficiency and engines designed for new, cleaner alternative fuels. The company recently signed contracts committing $1 billion to construct three new Aloha Class containerships slated for delivery in 2026 and 2027.

This investment follows a nearly $1 billion Hawaii fleet renewal program that delivered new Aloha Class vessels Daniel K. Inouye and Kaimana Hila in 2018 and 2019, respectively, and Kanaloa Class combination container/roll-on, roll-off (“con-ro”) ships Lurline and Matsonia in 2019 and 2020.

At 3,220 and 3,500 TEUs, respectively, our Aloha Class and Kanaloa Class ships are Matson’s largest capacity and most fuel-efficient vessels. All are equipped with the latest in green technology, fuel-efficient hull design, environmentally safe double hull fuel tanks, freshwater ballast systems, and dual fuel engines designed to accommodate the use of new cleaner fuels. Learn more about Matson’s investments in reducing its carbon footprint and other commitments to sustainable business practices. >Sustainability Efforts

Community Support

Matson's core values include long-standing commitments to strengthening the communities where it has business operations. In 2023, Matson contributed a total of $8.7 million in cash and in-kind services to charitable organizations and non-profit programs in the communities it serves. Food security programs received the largest in cash and in-kind support at $2.5 million, followed by $1.5 million for disaster preparedness/relief programs, including substantial contributions to Super Typhoon Mawar and Maui fire relief. Environmental programs received $1.3 million in cash and in-kind support.

Led by employee committees in Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, Matson focuses its community support on local programs providing vital health care and human services; youth development/recreation; disaster preparedness and recovery; education; cultural and environmental preservation; the arts; agriculture and nutrition; and maritime safety. Read more about Matson's community support activities in our Sustainability Report. >Matson Giving

Inside Matson

Inside Matson, we're more than containers and cargo. Our enthusiastic employees, community passion, and environmental dedication drive all we do. Discover Matson at work and in the communities it serves. Find out how to start your career with Matson. Learn more about our recent projects, philanthropy, and employee achievements. >Inside Matson