As cross-border e-commerce sellers eagerly await their cargo traversing the Pacific, each day's voyage remains critical to supply chain operations. Matson's express vessels, renowned for their efficient shipping speeds, have become the preferred choice for many sellers. However, delays in vessel schedules and container pickup issues frequently pose challenges. This report examines Matson's express vessel movements during late October (Weeks 42-45), providing detailed analysis of arrival times and container pickup efficiency.
Week 42 (October 10-16): Manukai Arrives On Time, Kauai Faces Minor Delay
During Week 42, Matson operated its regular CLX service vessel MANUKAI 230E (MKI) and the supplemental CLX+ vessel MATSON KAUAI 007E (MKX) .
- CLX Regular Service: The MANUKAI docked at Long Beach's C60 terminal at approximately 8:30 PM Beijing Time on October 23, completing its voyage in 10.7 days. All containers became available for pickup at STE1 (Alameda) or STE2 (Carson) yards without appointment requirements starting 6:30 AM Los Angeles Time on October 24.
- CLX+ Supplemental Service: The MATSON KAUAI arrived at Long Beach's A terminal around 7:00 AM on October 25, with an 11.2-day voyage duration (one day behind schedule). Container pickup was staggered: the first 50% became available October 25 at 6:30 AM, with the remainder accessible October 26 at the same time.
Week 43 (October 17-23): Manulani and Matson Lanai Maintain Stable Schedules
Week 43 saw the deployment of CLX vessel MANULANI 185E (MLI) (2,600 TEU capacity) and CLX+ vessel MATSON LANAI 023E (LNX) (4,250 TEU capacity).
- The MANULANI departed Shanghai October 19 at 7:00 PM, with projected Long Beach arrival October 30 at 8:00 PM.
- The MATSON LANAI sailed from Shanghai October 20 at noon, expected to reach Long Beach November 1 in the early morning.
Week 44 (October 24-30): Kaimana Hila and Matson Maui Continue Service
Matson maintained its high-frequency operations with:
- CLX: KAIMANA HILA 041E (KMH) (3,653 TEU), Shanghai departure October 26 at 11:00 PM, estimated Long Beach arrival November 6.
- CLX+: MATSON MAUI 006E (MMX) (4,253 TEU), Shanghai departure October 27 at noon, projected Long Beach arrival November 7.
Week 45 (October 31-November 6): Maunawili and Matson Hawaii Prepare for November Arrivals
The first week of November featured:
- CLX: MAUNAWILI 228E (MWI) (2,600 TEU), scheduled Shanghai departure November 2, projected Long Beach arrival November 13.
- CLX+: MATSON HAWAII 012E (MHX) (4,360 TEU), planned Shanghai departure November 3, estimated Long Beach arrival November 14.
Operational Recommendations
While Matson's late October schedule demonstrated stability, sellers should consider these operational guidelines:
- Allocate buffer time for potential weather or port congestion delays
- Monitor real-time vessel tracking through official channels
- Coordinate closely with logistics partners regarding container status
- Schedule container pickup during off-peak hours when possible
- Verify the reliability of last-mile delivery providers
Proactive management of these factors can enhance supply chain efficiency and provide competitive advantages in the cross-border e-commerce marketplace.