08-21-2018, 09:29 AM
Why would they? These ships carry containers filled with merchandise purchased primarily by mainland corporations.
There are few if any Hawaiian based corporations which can order in such quantity. Walmart, for example, will receive its containers at it's west coast distribution center(s) and breakdown and distribute to various locations (including Hawaii) from there. If they were to pass customs in Honolulu they would then be forced to ship ongoing freight to the mainland as per the Jones Act. Too much cost and too much handling.
There are few if any Hawaiian based corporations which can order in such quantity. Walmart, for example, will receive its containers at it's west coast distribution center(s) and breakdown and distribute to various locations (including Hawaii) from there. If they were to pass customs in Honolulu they would then be forced to ship ongoing freight to the mainland as per the Jones Act. Too much cost and too much handling.
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