Ocean transportation and logistics company, providing container shipping services in the Pacific.
Matson, Inc., and its subsidiaries specialize in delivering comprehensive ocean transportation and logistics solutions. Established in 1882 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the company operates through two primary segments: Ocean Transportation and Logistics.
The Ocean Transportation segment is integral to Matson's operations, providing essential freight transportation services to the non-contiguous U.S. states of Hawaii and Alaska, along with Guam and other Micronesian islands. This segment handles a wide range of cargo, including dry containers of various commodities, refrigerated goods, packaged foods, beverages, building materials, automobiles, household goods, livestock, seafood, and retail merchandise like garments and footwear. Matson also operates expedited services connecting China to Long Beach, California, and various South Pacific islands, including Okinawa, Japan.
In addition to ocean freight services, Matson offers comprehensive logistical support. Its Logistics segment specializes in multimodal transportation brokerage, encompassing domestic and international rail intermodal, long-haul and regional trucking, specialized hauling, flat-bed and project cargo, less-than-truckload services, and expedited freight solutions. The company provides warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management services, along with non-vessel operating common carrier freight forwarding services.
Matson serves a diverse customer base, including the U.S. military, freight forwarders, retailers, consumer goods manufacturers, and automobile companies. The company's extensive infrastructure supports container stevedoring, refrigerated cargo services, inland transportation, container equipment maintenance, and terminal services across key locations in Hawaii and Alaska. With a rich history of over a century, Matson continues to be a pivotal player in the transportation and logistics industry, committed to reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.