The gangway up to the Empire State VII slopes from the dock at Fort Schuyler in the Bronx, where the East River meets the Long Island Sound. The ship is massive — 530 feet, nine decks - and it's being prepped for its annual summer teaching cruise.

The U.S. Coast Guard announced the first two Arctic Security Cutters will be homeported in Alaska, with delivery expected by the end of 2028. Planning is underway to ensure infrastructure, housing and trained crews are in place to support the vessels and meet growing Arctic security needs.

Matson contributed a total of $8.6 million in cash and in-kind support in 2025 to 709 charitable organizations and non-profit programs across the communities it serves.

Whales are safer in their ocean habitat thanks to Matson’s investment in advanced technology and research partnerships. The Hawaii-based ocean transportation and logistics company is deploying AI-powered systems on its containerships to help detect and avoid marine mammals, building on a longstanding collaboration with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, which provides an overview of the company's programs and initiatives focused on upholding high ethical standards, reducing environmental impact, and supporting its employees and communities.