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If you run a business on the Big Island of Hawaii, you know that fast and efficient freight movement is critical for keeping your operations moving forward—and keeping costs down.   To streamline and simplify your next Big Island freight shipment, we put together this guide. We’ll give you an insider’s look at how freight gets to the Big Island, how long it takes, how much it costs, and what you should expect from your freight provider.   With all of these tips in hand, you’ll keep your supply chain running efficiently, avoid the common challenges businesses experience with Big Island freight, and protect your...

  Maui’s 160,000+ residents and 4,800+ businesses all rely on incoming and outgoing freight to keep their personal lives and professional endeavors moving forward.     If you’re shipping freight to or from Maui, we’ll show you what you need to know to optimize your logistics. By understanding the ins and outs of Maui freight, you’ll discover new ways to create efficiencies, saving you both time and money as you move cargo to and from the Valley Isle.  In This Article:1. Know Your Maui Freight Modes 2. Direct Ocean Freight Service to Maui Is Available 3. For Maui Ocean Freight, Packaging Matters 4. Deliveries to Some...

Hawaii imports about 85% of the goods used in the state. Residents and businesses alike rely on air freight to deliver high-value goods, time-sensitive items, perishables like fresh seafood products, and more to the Aloha State. In this article, we’ll show you everything you need to know to make your next Hawaii air cargo shipment simple. We’ll walk you through some facts and figures to give you a lay of the land. We’ll show you the advantages air freight offers Hawaii shippers. And, finally, we’ll show you what you need to know to move your air cargo to or from Hawaii with ease. In This...

When you need to get cargo to Guam fast, air freight is your best bet. This mode of transportation can move freight to Guam in as little as a few days, and it has the added benefit of subjecting your cargo to minimal handling.   In this guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know to send air freight to Guam with ease. We’ll cover 1) the main advantages of air freight over other modes of transportation, 2) whether your air cargo needs to clear Guam customs, and 3) five must-knows to make planning your next shipment a snap.   In This Article: Why...

Opening a new business? Or just shopping around to ensure you’re getting the best price available for your full container (FCL) shipments to Hawaii?   No matter why you’re researching the cost for shipping a container to Hawaii, we’ve got the answers you need! We’ve been moving Pacific freight since 1991, and we’ll share all our expertise in this arena with you below.   First, though, we want to give you a lay of the land so you can understand how domestic ocean freight pricing works. The FMC, Tariffs, and Hawaii Container Prices  The ocean freight industry in the United States is regulated by the...

Hawaii has never been a cheap place to do business. Any strategy that helps reduce overhead is a welcome one for business owners and operators in the Aloha State.   With warehouses on all four major islands, including two on the Big Island, we keep close tabs on the cost of industrial space in Hawaii. Additionally, we’re always looking for ways to help our customers increase efficiency and reduce expenses.   To help you manage your warehouse costs in Hawaii, we’ve put together an update on the Hawaii industrial real estate market, including stats about Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. We’ll also share...