Cargo Operations

Matson is an industry leading U.S.-owned and operated transportation services company with specialized niche services and unique competitive advantages in the global supply chain. We have been a lifeline to communities in the Pacific since 1882, we operate the leading expedited ocean transportation services in the world’s largest surface transportation market connecting Asia to the U.S., our vessels carry everything from groceries, retail merchandise, apparel, and construction materials to vehicles, household goods, livestock, and consumer electronics. Over the years, our company pioneered innovations that are now global industry standards. Matson’s key to success for more than 140 years has been the deep institutional knowledge and experience running through generations of long-tenured employees who identify with the company’s mission and a single-minded sense of purpose with the spirit of “aloha”. More than a salutation in the Hawaiian language, aloha is a mutual warmth shared by all. The respect and compassion our employees have for each other, their work, and their communities is the foundation of our business and drives our customer service. The “aloha” spirit flows across the company—cultivating an organization where morale is high, turnover is low, teamwork is championed, and gratitude is our attitude. Matson is a certified Great Place to Work and an organization with a high-trust, positive employee experience, where people feel respected and valued and have opportunities for growth. Ranked #3 on the Forbes 2025 Best Employers in Hawaii and featured on the Forbes 2025 America’s Best Midsize Employers list, Matson treats employees with respect, fosters an inspiring, collaborative work atmosphere, and offers a compelling range of opportunities and compensation and benefits packages – all of which combine to provide fulfilling careers in an essential, dynamic global industry.