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    Aloha Marine Lines

    Aloha Marine Lines provides scheduled barge service for cargo between Seattle and Hawaii.

    Ports:7
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    Aloha Marine Lines operations
    $0.105B
    Revenue
    7
    Ports

    Company Overview

    Aloha Marine Lines provides scheduled barge service for cargo between Seattle and Hawaii.

    Key Leadership

    • Jason Jansen – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Aloha Marine Lines provides barge service between Seattle, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Yukon Territory.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • Dry Cargo Container

      Standard container for general freight, available in sizes from 20' to 53', 102" wide.

    • Refrigerated Container

      Insulated container with temperature control for perishable goods, various sizes.

    Technology Platforms

    • Makani Class barge fleet
    • Advanced cargo handling equipment

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • Honolulu

      Pier 5 service center in Kapolei handles container and oversized cargo shipments

    • Anchorage

      Western Drive facility provides freight and cargo services for Alaska operations

    Certifications & Capabilities

    Annual Certification (Surface Transportation Board) Certificate of Classification Certificate of Documentation

    Global Locations & Network

    Aloha Marine Lines operates bi-weekly barge service from Seattle to Honolulu with inter-island links. Their network connects the Pacific Northwest to all major Hawaiian islands for cargo transport.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    Aloha Marine Lines is part of the Lynden family, partnering with Gunderson Marine for barge builds. It coordinates with Hawaii DOT and other carriers to optimize cargo delivery and port operations.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Break-bulk cargo transport
    • Containerized cargo transport
    • Seattle-Honolulu barge service

    Special Cargo

    • Oversized machinery transport
    • Heavy equipment shipping

    Digital Offerings

    Aloha Marine Lines offers online shipment tracking, booking, quotes, and document access.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    No recent awards for Aloha Marine Lines found.

    Recent Developments

    Aloha Marine Lines added the new Makani Loa barge to its Seattle-Hawaii fleet in March 2025.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Regular bi-weekly barge service between Seattle and Hawaii
    • Large fleet with modern, high-capacity Makani Class barges
    • Reliable, efficient, and safe equipment for customer needs

    Challenges

    • Rising operational costs impacting financial stability
    • Infrastructure upgrades needed for service reliability

    Opportunities

    • Expansion of bi-weekly barge service to new Pacific routes
    • Investment in modern, higher-capacity barge technology
    • Leveraging online tools for enhanced customer experience