Matson promotes Kenny Gill to VP, Alaska

JULY 27, 2015 — Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), has promoted Kenny Gill, previously Senior Director of Operations for Horizon Lines’ Alaska division, to the position of Vice President, Alaska. In his new

Matsonia back steaming, after losing power north of Hawaii

JULY 9, 2015 — Matson Navigation’s ro-ro/containership SS Matsonia was yesterday reported by local media as adrift without power 550 miles north of Hawaii. In an e-mail, Matson spokesman Jeff Hull said

McCain doesn’t back down on Jones Act amendment

JANUARY 23, 2015—Despite being called “misguided” by a group of 32 Congressmen, U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) did not withdraw his amendment to the Keystone XL pipeline bill that would repeal the

Matson raises 4Q 2014 outlook

JANUARY 9, 2015 — U.S.-flag ocean carrier  Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), yesterday announced a higher operating income outlook for the fourth quarter 2014 and made preliminary comments on its its outlook for

Matson’s Kevin O’Rourke to retire

MARCH 3, 2014 — Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), reports that Kevin O’Rourke, senior vice president and chief legal officer, is retiring after 21 years with Matson. He will be succeeded by Peter

Overhaul inspection of ME-GI engine draws U.S. operators

APRIL 19, 2013—Following up on the full scale demonstration of the ME-GI on April 17, Japan’s Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. hosted a group that included ship owners, operators, and naval

Matson plans new Jones Act ships, but not soon

NOVEMBER 27, 2012 — Matson, Inc. (MATX), Honolulu, HI, has a strategic re-fleeting plan that calls for the building of two new Jones Act containerships in the next 3 – 5 years

Matson names VP government and community relations

NOVEMBER 15, 2012 — Hawaii-based U.S.-flag ship operator Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) reports that Ku’uhaku Park has joined Matson Navigation Company, Inc. as vice president, government and community relations, at the company’s