News / Elevated demand sees Matson transpacific loops become its busiest trade

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US domestic and transpacific carrier Matson says it expects the elevated demand for its express sailings from China to continue “most of the year”, as shippers look for reliability in their supply chains.

Matson chairman and CEO Matt Cox says the company’s three transpacific loops continue to sail fully laden with premium-rated cargo from shippers avoiding the severe delays plaguing major carriers.

Driven by the spectacular returns from its CLX and CLX+ loops connecting China with its Marine Matson Terminal at Long ...