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DHX - Dependable Hawaiian Express

11/25/2025

BREAKING ALERT                                                                                        

 

 

November 25, 2025

 

 

Subject:  Hawaii Service Rates for 2026

 

Dear Valued Customer:

As is customary in the Hawaii trade lane, the ocean carriers announced the details of their annual General Rate Increase. Ocean container rates will again increase by $200 per westbound and $100 per eastbound container, effective Sunday, January 4, 2026.

 

Also effective on the same date, their Terminal Handling Charge (THC) for Hawaii will increase as follows:

 

●      West Coast to Honolulu                  Increase $100 per container to $1,725

●      West Coast to Neighbor Islands      Increase $200 per container to $1,925

●      Honolulu to West Coast                  Increase $50 per container to $890

●      Neighbor Island to West Coast       Increase $100 per container to $990

 

Additional assessorial charges will increase as follows:

●      Hazardous Ocean Surcharge           Increase $50 per container to $475

 

As a result, our Hawaii rates will pass on these amounts for Full Container Loads (FCL). For Less-than-Container Load (LCL) cargo, our Customer rates will be raised based on various factors, including the commodity, density, and current costs. These changes will also take effect with shipments sailing after January 4, 2026. Please contact your Account Executive to review adjustments to your current rate levels.

 

Due to increased costs in Hawaii, delivery and accessorial rates will increase as follows –

 

-        Oahu and Maui  5%

 

 

The DHX Ohana are grateful and thank you for your continued business and confidence. Again, if you have any questions, please contact your Account Executive, or our Customer Service Support Center at 1-800-488-4888, Ext. 2020.

 

 

We wish you and yours a happy holiday season and the very best for the year ahead.