MATSON NEW VESSEL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MARKS TWO MILESTONES
The $1 billion project will add dual-fuel ships that Matson says are among the largest containerships built in the United States.
- On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Matson, Inc. and Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. marked construction milestones in Pennsylvania for two Aloha Class containerships, placing the grand block for the Malama and beginning work on the Makena.
- Matson is investing approximately $1 billion in three new LNG-fueled containerships to replace vessels currently serving its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express routes, aimed at reducing fleet emissions.
- Each 854-foot Jones Act-compliant vessel features a main engine generating 51,000 horsepower and a capacity of 3,220 TEU, enabling speeds exceeding 23 knots.
- The first new vessel is expected in the first quarter of 2027, with subsequent deliveries scheduled for the third quarter of 2027 and the second quarter of 2028.
- Hanwha Philly Shipyard, part of Hanwha Group, has delivered around 50% of all large ocean-going Jones Act commercial ships since 2000, expanding its long-standing relationship with Matson.
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MATSON NEW VESSEL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MARKS TWO MILESTONES
PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Matson, Inc. ("Matson"; NYSE: MATX) today marked two milestones in its fleet renewal program with the beginning of hull assembly on the second of three new LNG powered "Aloha Class" containerships designed for its…
Construction Underway on New Matson Container Ships
Matson has marked two milestones in its fleet renewal program with the beginning of hull assembly on the second of three new LNG powered "Aloha Class" container ships and the start of construction on its third new vessel at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc.
Matson new vessel construction programme marks two milestones
Matson, Inc. has started hull assembly on the second of three new LNG powered ‘Aloha Class’ containerships designed for its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express services, and the start of construction on its third new vessel at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. in Pennsylvania.
Matson reaches new milestones in vessel construction program
Matson Inc. has marked two new milestones in its fleet renewal programme with the start of hull assembly for the second of its three LNG-powered Aloha Class containerships and the beginning of construction work on the third vessel. The developments took place at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Pennsylvania, where a ceremony was held to mark the dock mounting of the first grand block assembly for the second vessel, followed by the steel-cutting ceremon…
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