Hawaii

Reliable Hawaiian Shipping Since 1981

When you need to make an offshore freight shipment to Hawaii, Estes is the carrier you can count on. We provide regular sailings to Honolulu, Hilo, Lihue, and Kahului, as well as port service to the islands of Molokai and Lanai. And our Honolulu terminal and logistics center provides convenient same-day or next-day Intra-Island delivery service and reliable Inter-Island pickup and delivery across Hawaii.

We offer a full range of shipping options to meet your needs, including LTL, Volume LTL and Truckload, Time Critical Guaranteed, Final Mile, and Custom Shipping and Logistics. And we can ship virtually any type of freight, including hazmat.

When you ship with Estes, your freight is carefully consolidated and secured within our fleet of 45’ high cube ocean containers featuring our reliable captive beams and best-in-class Webb walls. We also offer drayage services for quick transfers to the port terminal, Roll-on/Roll-off service for wheeled cargo and vehicles using our own equipment, and specialized flat-rack containers for oversized or irregularly shaped freight.

Ship your Hawaii freight with Estes and enjoy:

  • Complete freight visibility from pickup to delivery, with tracking through My Estes and a single PRO all the way
  • Reliable sailings to the Hawaiian Islands, frequently made by way of ocean steamship—the fastest ocean transportation available
  • Shipping containers that often feature captive beams and our best-in-class Webb walls for optimal freight protection
  • A dedicated Offshore team, available to help you Monday through Friday until 10:00p.m. ET, should you need any help with your shipment
  • Automated dimensioners for superior billing accuracy; with Estes, you only pay for the container space you use
  • LTL, LCL, FTL/FCL, Volume LTL and Truckload, Final Mile, liftgate, flat-rack, and consolidation service options
  • A full suite of comprehensive logistics solutions, including transloading, consolidation, dedicated transportation, and more
  • Hazmat cargo options

To see our logistics solutions, our Hawaii offshore shipping schedule, or to get a rate quote, explore the tabs below. You can also learn more about shipping to Hawaii by viewing our Frequently Asked Questions.

Please note: Outlying areas may require additional transit time, and weather and other factors may create delays. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Through our Honolulu terminal and logistics center, Estes offers comprehensive logistics and supply chain solutions to help you move your Oahu freight where it needs to go, as efficiently as possible:

  • Transloading – Freight is seamlessly transferred between trucks and ocean containers, keeping your freight moving
  • Consolidation (Oahu and neighbor islands) - Multiple LTL shipments are combined within a single ocean container, maximizing space and minimizing handling  
  • Pool Distribution – Using our comprehensive network, high volume freight is received, sorted, and then delivered across Hawaii with maximum efficiency
  • Liftgate – Power-operated tailgate that raises and lowers freight between street level and the trailer floor, ideal for deliveries without a traditional loading dock
  • Storage – Freight can be secured in our facility until its ready for delivery, giving you greater flexibility
  • Dedicated Transportation – Exclusive trucks, drivers, and customized service can be provided to meet your business’ shipping needs

For more information about our logistics services, visit our Supply Chain Management and Logistics page.

Service

Ocean Transport Service

Cut Time In Terminal

Sail Day

Port Arrival Day

Begin Delivery

Southern CA to Oahu

Matson*

Noon Tues.
at Rancho Cucamonga

Wed.

Sun.

Mon.

Southern CA to Oahu

Matson

Noon Fri.
at Rancho Cucamonga

Sat.

Wed.

Thurs.

Southern CA to Kahului

Matson

Noon Tues.
at Rancho Cucamonga

Wed.

2nd 
Thurs.

Fri.

Southern CA to Kahului

Matson

Noon Fri.
at Rancho Cucamonga

Sat.

Fri.

Sat.

Southern CA to Lihue

Matson

Noon Tues.
at Rancho Cucamonga

Wed.

2nd 
Fri.

Mon.

Southern CA to Lihue

Matson

Noon Fri.
at Rancho Cucamonga

Sat.

2nd 
Sun.

Mon.

Southern CA to Hilo

Matson

Noon Tues.
at Rancho Cucamonga

Wed.

Tues.

Wed.

Southern CA to Hilo

Matson

Noon Fri.
at Rancho Cucamonga

Sat.

2nd 
Mon.

Tues.

Oahu to Southern CA

Matson

Noon Thurs.
at Honolulu

Fri.

Wed.

Thurs.**

* Sails every other week

** Departs Estes location (9393 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730), Friday p.m., for the final destination; delivery days are based on mainland destination

To get a rate quote for your Hawaii shipment, you can:

To get a Volume LTL and Truckload or Time Critical Guaranteed quote, please visit our Special Services tab.

To get a rate quote for your offshore Volume LTL or Truckload shipment:

To get a rate quote for your offshore Time Critical Guaranteed shipment:

To contact our dedicated Offshore team with questions about your shipment: