Pasha Hawaii

What Pasha Hawaii does

Pasha Hawaii is a Jones Act-compliant ocean transportation company and a subsidiary of The Pasha Group, providing container, vehicle, oversize cargo, military, household goods, and storage services between the U.S. Mainland and Hawaii. The company operates a fleet of five active vessels (MV George II, MV George III, MV Janet Marie, MV Jean Anne, MV Marjorie C) plus one reserve vessel, with combined container and Ro/Ro capacity spanning approximately 2,437 TEU and 3,700+ automobile equivalents. Its vessels include the only combination container/roll-on/roll-off (ConRo) ship in the Mainland-Hawaii trade lane and the first modern U.S.-built pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) to serve Hawaii. The fleet has been progressively transitioned to LNG power, including the world's first steam-to-LNG conversion (MV George II), and Pasha has established methanol bunkering capability across U.S. ports.

The business runs on fixed-day sailings — twice weekly from Long Beach and weekly from Oakland — supported by terminals in Long Beach, Oakland, San Diego, Seattle, Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, and Nawiliwili, plus intermodal vendor partnerships extending reach to 17 key interior U.S. hubs. Revenue is generated through quote-based container shipping, vehicle transport (cars, trucks, motorcycles, household goods), flatbed Ro/Ro oversize cargo (construction equipment, yachts, special-purpose vehicles), U.S. Military cargo contracts, and recurring Hawaii storage at the Barbers Point facility. Customers include automotive dealers, rental car companies, grocery and agribusiness shippers, construction and industrial firms, yacht owners, and the U.S. Military, served through dedicated phone lines, an online customer portal with EDI integration, and direct enterprise account management.

The company is privately held under The Pasha Group, with no external institutional investment disclosed, and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. Its competitive position rests on regulatory protection from the Jones Act, capital-intensive U.S.-built fleet, specialized vessel types (ConRo and PCTC) not duplicated by competitors on this route, and a differentiated clean-fuel strategy centered on LNG and now methanol bunkering.

Name

Pasha Hawaii

Legal name

Pasha Hawaii

Website

https://pashahawaii.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pasha Hawaii is a Jones Act-compliant ocean transportation subsidiary of The Pasha Group, operating a U.S.-flagged fleet of five active vessels plus one reserve to provide container, vehicle, oversize cargo, military, and storage services between the U.S. Mainland and Hawaii.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ocean Transportation and Maritime Logistics

NAICS

Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation (483113)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA), Refrigerated Ocean Shipping (Reefer Containers & Specialized Reefer Vessels) (TLADAHAD)

Keywords

• Ocean transportation services
• Container shipping
• Vehicle shipping
• Oversize cargo
• Maritime logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Container Shipping Services: Full container shipping services between U.S. Mainland and Hawaii with twice-weekly Long Beach departures and weekly Oakland departure. Services include dry containers, refrigerated containers, flat-racks, and hazardous materials shipping.
2. Vehicle Transportation: Roll-on/roll-off vehicle shipping including cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles. Services from ship to showroom and personally owned vehicles.
3. Oversize Cargo: Flatbed Ro/Ro service for construction equipment, special purpose vehicles, breakbulk cargo, yachts, and static cargo.
4. Hawaii Storage: Indoor and outdoor storage services for vehicles, construction equipment at Barbers Point facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pasha Hawaii operates ocean transportation and integrated logistics services between the U.S. Mainland and Hawaii using a fleet of specialized vessels. Core offerings include container shipping (dry, refrigerated, flat-rack, hazardous materials), roll-on/roll-off vehicle transportation, oversize and breakbulk cargo shipping, military cargo services, household goods shipping, and indoor/outdoor storage at Barbers Point, Hawaii.

Product overview

Pasha Hawaii is a specialized ocean transportation company providing integrated logistics services between the U.S. Mainland and Hawaii. The company operates a fleet of vessels including MV Spirit (containership), MV Marjorie C (ConRo vessel), MV Jean Anne (pure car/truck carrier), MV George II (LNG-converted), MV George III, and MV Janet Marie. Core services include container shipping with various container types (dry, reefer, flat rack), vehicle shipping, oversize cargo shipping, motorcycle shipping, household goods shipping, military cargo services, and Hawaii storage facilities. The company offers a digital customer portal for booking, tracking, and managing shipments, along with EDI services for automated business data exchange with trading partners. Services are available from terminals in Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Honolulu, with connections to all Neighbor Islands including Maui, Hilo, Kauai, Molokai, and Lanai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Shipping Services Full ocean and intermodal container shipping services between the U.S. Mainland and Hawaii with two weekly Long Beach departures and one weekly Oakland departure, serving Oahu and Neighbor Islands. Supports dry containers, flat-racks, and hazardous materials via dedicated booking channels.
• Refrigerated Container Shipping Next-generation reefer containers with advanced technology for optimal energy efficiency, improved cooling capability, and high performance for temperature-sensitive cargo such as grocery and agribusiness products.
• Hazardous Materials Shipping Hazmat shipping service between the Mainland U.S. and Hawaii with local market expertise covering the intricacies of dangerous goods logistics.
• Oversize Cargo Shipping Shipping services for cargo exceeding standard dimensions, including construction equipment, special purpose rolling stock, breakbulk cargo, static cargo, and yachts. Flatbed Ro/Ro service enables easier loading and direct delivery.
• Vehicle Shipping Roll-on/roll-off transportation services for cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, ATVs, golf carts, and minivans between the Mainland and Hawaii, with dealer/RAC tracking and dedicated terminal locations.
• Motorcycle Shipping Specialized roll-on/roll-off shipping services for motorcycles with terminal locations throughout the shipping routes.
• Household Goods Shipping Ocean shipping services for household goods and personal possessions between the Mainland and Hawaii for relocating individuals and families.
• Military Cargo Services Full range of cargo shipments supporting U.S. Military operations to and from Hawaii, including vehicles, helicopters such as the Osprey, and other military equipment, leveraging Jones Act-compliant U.S.-flagged vessels.
• Hawaii Storage Indoor and outdoor storage facilities at Barbers Point, Hawaii for vehicles, construction equipment, and other cargo awaiting onward transport or delivery.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered important and core.

• World Fuel Services and West Coast Clean FuelsimportantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2024Established proven methanol bunkering capability across U.S. ports, supporting alternative fuel initiatives for maritime operations
• SSA Terminal Pier AcoreOthersLong Beach port facility operations providing predominately wheeled operation and exclusive truck lanes for faster terminal throughput
• GrimaldiimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerShip design partner - Marjorie C was engineered from a proven Grimaldi design at Uljanik Shipyard in Croatia

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Matson Navigation Company: Matson is the dominant direct competitor in the Mainland/Hawaii Jones Act trade lane, operating containerships and Ro/Ro vessels under the same U.S.-flagged, U.S.-built requirements as Pasha Hawaii. The two form a near-duopoly with overlapping container, vehicle, and military cargo services.
• TOTE Maritime: TOTE Maritime operates Jones Act-compliant vessels and provides ocean shipping services, including Ro/Ro cargo, primarily between U.S. Mainland and Puerto Rico. Highly comparable business model with U.S.-built, U.S.-crewed vessels serving domestic island trade.
• American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC): ARC is a specialized Ro/Ro ocean carrier using U.S.-flagged vessels for military and commercial cargo. Its focus on roll-on/roll-off and breakbulk/oversize cargo is directly comparable to Pasha's Jean Anne PCTC and Marjorie C ConRo services.
• Young Brothers / Hawaiian Tug & Barge: Young Brothers provides inter-island ocean freight service between Hawaiian Islands, complementing Pasha's Mainland-Hawaii routes. Comparable Jones Act vessel operator serving Hawaiian commerce with containerized and bulk cargo services.
• Liberty Maritime Corporation: Liberty Maritime operates U.S.-flagged, Jones Act-compliant vessels providing breakbulk, project cargo, and heavy-lift services. Directly comparable to Pasha's oversize cargo and breakbulk operations using U.S.-crewed ships.
• Foss Maritime Company: Foss Maritime operates tugs, barges, and specialized vessels along the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii. Comparable Jones Act operator with terminal services and ocean transport capability, serving Pacific markets including Hawaii.

Broad incumbents

• Crowley Maritime Corporation: Crowley is a broad U.S. maritime incumbent offering ocean transport, logistics, and energy support. While not focused exclusively on the Hawaii lane, it operates Jones Act vessels and competes in adjacent U.S. coastal trade lanes and government/defense cargo segments.
• Watco Companies: Watco is a large diversified transportation and logistics company with marine, rail, terminal, and port services. Its marine segment operates Jones Act vessels and competes broadly with Pasha in U.S. domestic shipping and terminal handling.

Regional players

• Lynden Inc. Lynden operates integrated transportation and logistics services including ocean, air, trucking, and barging across Alaska and the Pacific. Comparable multi-modal logistics provider serving Pacific island markets, though focused on Alaska rather than Hawaii.

Others

• Saltchuk Resources (parent of TOTE Maritime): Saltchuk is the parent company of TOTE Maritime and other Pacific-focused transportation businesses including petroleum and logistics. Comparable as a privately-held Pacific maritime group with a comparable subsidiary portfolio operating Jones Act vessels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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