Matson (MATS)

About MATSON Tracking

FreightMango allows you to track your Matson containers with real-time accuracy. Just enter your MATU container number, booking reference, or Bill of Lading to monitor every step — from port origin to final delivery.

Matson, Inc., headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, is one of the oldest and most reliable American-owned shipping lines, specializing in Pacific Ocean trade. Known for its consistent schedules, Matson is a lifeline for the U.S. West Coast, Hawaii, Guam, Alaska, and Pacific Islands, with expanding services to China and South Pacific nations.

Key Highlights:

• Container Prefix: MATU
   
• Headquarters: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
   
• Primary Trade Lanes:
   
  • U.S. West Coast ↔ Hawaii & Guam
  • U.S. ↔ China (CLX, CLX+ services)
  • Alaska ↔ Pacific Northwest
  • South Pacific services including Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji
     
• Specialties: Fast, fixed-day sailings; Jones Act-compliant U.S. flag service; high schedule integrity
   

Fleet & Service Strengths:

• Matson operates a modern fleet of fuel-efficient vessels like the Daniel K. Inouye and Lurline, capable of handling both container and RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) cargo.
• Its China–Long Beach Express (CLX) is one of the fastest transpacific ocean services available.
• Known for domestic and defense logistics, with strong U.S. government and military partnerships.
   

FreightMango Matson Integration:

With FreightMango’s Matson live tracking feature, you get:

• Real-time container updates on all Matson routes
• Port activity tracking at terminals like Long Beach, Honolulu, Oakland, Tacoma, and Shanghai
• Predictive ETA alerts, weather-based delay warnings, and intermodal updates
• A centralized dashboard that supports multi-container visibility across all trade lanes

Whether you're moving commercial goods to Hawaii, urgent cargo from China to the U.S., or servicing Pacific Island markets, Matson’s premium service and FreightMango’s visibility tools make your shipping process smoother and smarter.