Industry News

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    Melissa Pavlicek on Supply Chain Hawaii HHUG (2026)

    Guest Melissa Pavlicek (Supply Chain Hawaii; Executive Director of HHUG) talks about the way we in the Hawaiian Islands receive most of the goods like toilet paper, building materials, and even foods via shipping containers that set sail across the Pacific Ocean.

    We hear about the various careers that include and go beyond the water vessels and harbors, all to ensure the safety of those at various stages of the shipping exchange.

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    What keeps Hawaiʻi’s economy moving: The supply chain between islands

    Every day across Hawaiʻi, thousands of tons of goods move between islands — construction materials for job sites, inventory for local retailers, fresh food for grocery stores and restaurants, and essential supplies for communities statewide.

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    Hawaii shipping group launches campaign to educate public on supply chain's economic impact

    A statewide industry group formed 20 years ago by maritime companies with the goal of helping the state Department of Transportation improve Hawaii’s state harbors wants the public to know more about the economic impact of shipping in the Islands.

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    Alaska Marine Lines Supports FEMA Hawaii Housing Project

    Alaska Marine Lines transported three barge loads of modular housing units from Seattle to Maui to support a FEMA project assisting in the Lahaina fire rebuild efforts.

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    New Matson Ship Construction Update

    Exciting construction progress on Makua, the first of three new Aloha Class vessels joining our fleet.

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    Anti-Jones Act attacks don't hold water

    It’s curious why some are pushing so hard against the Jones Act in Hawaii lately.

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    EPA Clean Ports Program contributes to Honolulu Harbor and climate change solutions

    The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports Program will help the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) upgrade the infrastructure at the state's biggest harbor.

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    Young Brothers invests $45M to interisland shipping with 2 new barges

    Young Brothers christened the Kalohi and Nāulu barges last week which marked a milestone of the $45 million investment towards enhancing the reliability and resilience of the interisland shipping services.

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    Shipyard starts building first of 3 new Matson ships

    Construction has begun on the first of three new ships for Hawaii-based ocean cargo transportation firm Matson Inc.

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    State plans to buy 9 acres for Hilo Harbor expansion

    The state by the end of next year could purchase a little over nine acres to expand the entrance to Hilo Harbor.

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    Lynden's newest barge for Hawaii routes adorned with artwork inspired by its name

    The Makani Loa was built in Portland, Oregon, and features artwork inspired by its name, which means "grand wind."

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    3 Questions with Pasha Hawaii’s CEO

    PBN recently checked in with Pasha Hawaii about trends in the shipping industry, recent additions to its fleet, the Kapalama Container Terminal project, and more.

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    HDOT Awarded $59.2 Million by EPA Clean Ports Program

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) will receive $59.2 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Ports Program to support the state’s ongoing climate adaptation and air quality planning efforts.