Matson Container Tracking

Matson, Inc. is a prominent American shipping and logistics company with a unique history deeply connected to the development of Hawaii and the Pacific region. Founded in 1882, Matson began by transporting goods between California and Hawaii during the sugarcane industry boom, eventually evolving into a comprehensive logistics provider serving Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia, and key China routes.

A distinctive aspect of Matson’s operation is its dual business model: providing essential ocean transportation services to island communities while maintaining sophisticated logistics capabilities for international trade. The company operates a modern fleet of containerships, including con-ro vessels and specialized ships designed for Pacific Ocean conditions.

An interesting historical fact about Matson is its role in developing modern tourism to Hawaii. In the early 20th century, the company built and operated luxury passenger liners to Hawaii, effectively creating tourism infrastructure before air travel became common. This heritage continues today through its reliable shipping services that remain critical for Hawaii’s economy, transporting approximately 80% of all goods consumed in the state.

Matson’s China-Long Beach Express (CLX) service represents another innovation, featuring some of the fastest transit times across the Pacific using fuel-efficient vessels. The company has also invested significantly in green technology, becoming the first carrier to use liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered vessels in the Pacific and implementing aggressive emissions reduction targets.

Tracking for containers operated by Matson is available in the tool above. Containers from other shipping lines can be tracked on the main container tracking page.