Container Shipping to Hawaii
When transporting your cargo in a shipping container to Hawaii from the U.S. mainland, you need to hire the services of a professional shipping company. Ship DEI is one such company. We have been moving all types of goods to Hawaii for decades. To get started, simply click on the button for an instant quote.
Container Shipping to Hawaii
Hawaii may be a part of the United States, but due to its remote location, the challenges of moving freight to Hawaii are many. Thankfully, we are aware of all those challenges and get your container shipment to these beautiful tropical islands from the United States mainland efficiently. Before you even set out to ship your goods there, we want to let you know what to expect.
Because Direct Express Inc. has been moving cargo to and from Hawaii from the mainland for many years, you are free to sit back and relax as we organize the transportation of your cargo large or small. Along the way, we keep you in the loop so you know where your cargo is at any given point in time.
Whether you’re moving to Hilo or Honolulu, we can get you anywhere in Hawaii, known for its surfing, poi, and luaus.
Call us at +001.310.324.2100 or complete our online form for a quick quote.
Container Shipping Options to Hawaii
You will be glad to know we offer three main options in regard to shipping a container to Hawaii. We can assist you in deciding on the best option, which will depend on your time constraints, amount of goods, and budget.
Consolidated Container
This is the more affordable option of the three and is good if you don’t have a lot of money or don’t have enough to fill a whole container by yourself. With this option, you will share a container with other customers. As such, it only ships when it fills, so it’s likely you will have to wait on them before the ship gets going.
Exclusive Container
The sole container option is the middle road in terms of price. Featuring a more predictable sailing timeline, it will cost you more but it has a quicker time to set sail. If you have enough goods to fill a whole container (20 or 40 feet), choose this because it’s just you who is filling the unit.
Air Freight
If you need your goods to arrive in Hawaii in days, not weeks, pay the premium cost of air freight for convenience.
Destination Ports in Hawaii
We frequently sail into these main destination ports in Hawaii. They’re all equally beautiful and convenient:
✓ Honolulu
✓ Kahului
✓ Nawiliwili
✓ Hilo
✓ Kawaihae
Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, is a busy port. But that doesn’t mean we don’t do a fair amount of business through all the others. Let us know which port you need to pick up your container from.
Departure Ports in the USA
In order to get to Hawaii, your container has to ship out of one of these main departure ports in the USA:
✓ Los Angles, CA
✓ Houston, TX
✓ Savannah, GA
✓ New Jersey, NJ
✓ Seattle, WA
✓ Tacoma, WZ
You will let us know which one at the time of booking, and we will tell you the cost.
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Container to Hawaii?
As said above, the cost will be largely dependent on what kind of shipping method you choose. Other factors include:
- Type of goods being shipped and their dimensions and weight
- The destination and departure port locations
- Size of the container (20 or 40 feet)
- Insurance and taxes
For an exact price, you will have to call us or click the quote button to get a free quote.
How Long Does it Take to Ship a Container to Hawaii?
Transit times to Hawaii from the U.S. mainland depend on the distance between the departure and destination port (for ocean freight) and the shipping option chosen. Air freight takes less than both FCL and LCL. The table below contains examples of transit times to Hawaii from different ports on the mainland.
Why Choose Direct Express Inc. For Container Shipping to Hawaii?
With a team behind you that is well-versed in all aspects of the overseas container shipping process, you can rest easy knowing we have you covered. Who says container shipping to Hawaii has to be stressful? Not with us at the helm! We can easily get your household goods to Honolulu, Hilo, or anywhere else in Hawaii with little hassle, thanks to our deep knowledge of logistics, documentation, and shipping.
It all starts with the quick completion of our online form. You can also call us at +001.310.324.2100 if you want a free quote on container shipping to Hawaii instantly.
US to Hawaii Transit Times
To get the most accurate times, you will be asked to provide the departure and arrival port when you call for a quote.
| Departure Port | Destination Port | Transit Time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Honolulu | 4 Days |
| Los Angeles | Kahului | 6 Days |
| Los Angeles | Hilo | 10 Days |
| Los Angeles | Nawiliwili | 7 Days |
| Oakland | Honolulu | 5 Days |
| Oakland | Kahului | 7 Days |
| Oakland | Hilo | 11 Days |
| Seattle | Honolulu | 7 Days |
| Seattle | Kahului | 11 Days |