Matson Logistics

What Matson Logistics does

Matson Logistics is the asset-light logistics division of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATN), established in 1987. It operates an integrated service portfolio across four pillars: Transportation Services (truckload, LTL, intermodal rail, ocean, specialized/open deck, Mexico cross-border), Warehousing and Distribution (owned facilities in Oakland and Savannah, affiliated warehouse network, foreign trade zone, transloading, value-added services, ecommerce fulfillment), Supply Chain Management (PO management, supplier management, origin operations, transportation management, destination services, document management, visibility & analytics, consulting), and Technology (customer portal, WebSynapse WMS, NVOCC rate platform via Descartes, mobile apps, integration/configuration). The business targets enterprise retailers, manufacturers, and distributors with multi-year contracts and serves US coasts plus Pacific geographies including Alaska, China, Japan, Mexico, Guam, Hawaii, South Pacific, Micronesia, and Southeast Asia. Recent positioning is anchored by two consecutive years of Quest for Quality #1 Intermodal Service Provider recognition (2025).

Name

Matson Logistics

Legal name

MATSON

Website

https://matsonlogistics.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Matson Logistics is the asset-light logistics division of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATN), providing integrated transportation, warehousing, and supply chain services to enterprise retailers, manufacturers, and distributors across US coasts and Pacific geographies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (4831), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Warehousing distribution
• Intermodal transportation
• Supply chain management
• Ocean freight logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Revenue from trucking (FTL/LTL), intermodal rail, specialized hauling, and Mexico service. Service-based pricing typically quoted per shipment or contract.
2. Warehousing and Distribution: Revenue from warehouse storage, distribution services, value-added services, transloading, and ecommerce fulfillment. Typically contracted on per-pallet or per-unit basis.
3. Supply Chain Services: Revenue from Asia freight forwarding, NVOCC services, customs, PO management, supplier management, origin operations, and destination services. Billed per shipment or transaction.
4. Alaska Logistics: Specialized logistics services to Alaska, including ocean transportation integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Matson Logistics is an integrated, asset-light logistics services platform established in 1987 that extends Matson's ocean transportation network. The company provides transportation services (truckload, LTL, intermodal rail, ocean, specialized/open deck, Mexico cross-border), warehousing and distribution services at owned Oakland and Savannah logistics centers plus an affiliated network, and supply chain management services including NVOCC freight forwarding, PO management, customs, origin operations, and supply chain consulting.

Product overview

Matson Logistics is an integrated, asset-light logistics services platform established in 1987, extending Matson's ocean transportation network. The company operates a multi-service portfolio organized into four core areas: Transportation Services (Truckload, LTL, Intermodal Rail, Ocean, Specialized/Open Deck, Mexico Service), Warehousing and Distribution (Warehousing, Oakland Logistics Center, Savannah Logistics Center, Distribution Services, Foreign Trade Zone, Value-Added Services, Transload Services, Ecommerce Fulfillment), Supply Chain Management (Expedited LCL, PO Management, Supplier Management, Origin Operations, Transportation Management, Destination Services, Document Management, Visibility & Analytics, Supply Chain Consulting), and Technology Services (Integration and Configuration, Mobile Solutions, Customer Portal, Track Shipments, Mobile Apps, Alaska Logistics). The company also offers NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) services and freight forwarding in Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Truckload (FTL) Full truckload highway transportation services delivering products directly to destination on customer schedules for retailers, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Integrated Freight Management for LTL consignments providing on-time delivery at lower cost through consolidated freight handling.
• Intermodal Rail Cost-effective combination of truck and train transportation using ports and lanes, leveraging technology and experienced personnel. Voted #1 Intermodal Service Provider two years running.
• Ocean Transportation Ocean shipping services leveraging Matson's established relationships, routes, and best practices for shipping products throughout the Pacific.
• Specialized and Open Deck Transportation services for specialized cargo and open deck shipments requiring specific handling.
• Mexico Service Cross-border transportation services for cargo moving to and from Mexico.
• Warehousing Storage services at strategically located US east and west coast properties with affiliated warehouse network to keep goods safe and accessible.
• Oakland Logistics Center West coast warehousing facility in Oakland, California providing distribution and storage services for import/export operations.
• Savannah Logistics Center East coast warehousing facility in Savannah, Georgia providing distribution and storage services.
• Distribution Services Distribution services for managing inventory flow and order fulfillment from warehouses for retailers, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Foreign Trade Zone Foreign trade zone services enabling customs benefits and duty deferral for international cargo.
• Value-Added Services Additional warehouse services such as kitting, labeling, and custom packaging to add value to stored goods.
• Transload Services Cargo transfer services between different transportation modes (rail to truck, ocean to highway).
• Ecommerce Fulfillment Fulfillment services specifically designed for ecommerce operations including order processing and shipping.
• Expedited LCL Less-than-container load shipping with expedited transit times for time-sensitive cargo.
• PO Management Purchase order management for tracking and coordinating supplier orders throughout the supply chain.
• Supplier Management Services for managing and coordinating with suppliers across the supply chain network.
• Origin Operations Operations management at origin locations including Asia for overseeing production and shipment preparation.
• Transportation Management End-to-end transportation management coordinating shipments across multiple modes (truck, rail, ocean).
• Destination Services Services at destination handling cargo arrival, customs clearance, and final delivery coordination.
• Document Management Management of shipping and trade documentation including bills of lading, customs papers, and certificates.
• Visibility & Analytics Tracking and analytics services providing full visibility into supply chain operations and shipment status.
• Supply Chain Consulting Advisory services for optimizing supply chain networks and strategies.
• Integration and Configuration Systems integration and configuration services for connecting Matson services with customer technology infrastructure.
• Mobile Solutions Mobile application solutions for managing logistics and tracking shipments on the go.
• Customer Portal Online self-service portal for customers to manage shipments, access documentation, and track logistics, integrated with WebSynapse WMS and NVOCC rate platforms.
• Track Shipments Shipment tracking tool for monitoring cargo location and status throughout the logistics process.
• Mobile Apps Mobile applications for logistics management and shipment tracking on iOS and Android devices.
• Alaska Logistics Specialized logistics services for shipping to Alaska, integrated with Matson's ocean transportation network through a wholly-owned Alaska Logistics subsidiary.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hub Group: US-focused intermodal, truck brokerage, and logistics provider. Highly comparable because intermodal is Matson Logistics' award-winning specialty, and Hub Group offers the closest intermodal + logistics product overlap.
• Expeditors International: Seattle-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong Asia-to-US air and ocean business and asset-light NVOCC/visibility services. Closely comparable service mix and customer profile to Matson Logistics' Supply Chain Services.
• DSV: Asset-light global forwarder and contract logistics operator built through roll-ups of forwarders and 3PLs. Comparable for its integrated multi-modal services, NVOCC-style offerings, and use of acquired networks to scale.
• C.H. Robinson: Largest US-based non-asset freight broker and 3PL with truckload, LTL, intermodal, and global forwarding. Direct comparator for asset-light brokerage model, enterprise shipper focus, and Navisphere-style technology stack versus Matson Logistics' portal.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with significant trans-Pacific and US domestic capabilities. Direct comparator because it operates across ocean, air, road, and contract logistics with similar Asia-to-US service bundles.
• Landstar System: Asset-light truck brokerage and logistics services provider. Comparable for its variable-cost model, broker/agent network for capacity, and enterprise shipper customer base.

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Major US intermodal and dedicated transportation provider, comparable for intermodal capacity and scale. Broader and more asset-heavy than Matson Logistics, but a key benchmark for #1 Intermodal-caliber competitors.
• DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL): Global contract logistics leader with massive warehousing and distribution footprint across the Americas. Comparable for warehousing, ecommerce fulfillment, and value-added services at scale, although DHL is a much broader portfolio operator.
• Schneider National: Large US trucking, intermodal and logistics company. Comparable for intermodal and truckload services that compete for the same enterprise retail/manufacturing customers as Matson Logistics.
• XPO (now GXO Logistics spin): US LTL/truckload and logistics provider historically serving retail and manufacturing with intermodal exposure (sold to RXO). Relevant peer for the US LTL and intermodal aspects of Matson Logistics' transportation services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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