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ModerateOct 19, 2026Matson Orders $1B Fleet Expansion: First New Containership Launched
Matson formally christened the Makua at Hanwha Philly Shipyard on October 10, marking the first milestone of a $1 billion fleet modernization program spanning three new Aloha Class containerships. The
FreightWaves#vessel-construction#fleet-expansion#container-shipping
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 6, 2026China Export Frontloading Sustains Transpacific Shipping Capacity
Matson, a major ocean carrier on transpacific routes, is experiencing sustained demand for its China services driven by export frontloading strategies. CEO Matthew Cox indicated that capacity utilizat
Supply Chain Dive#china-exports#transpacific-shipping#ocean-capacity