Ship and cruise beef supply in Honolulu, HI

About Honolulu Harbor (Oahu)

Honolulu Harbor on Oahu is the hub of Hawaii's commercial harbor system, and most goods shipped into the state come through it. Container ships, cruise ships and Honolulu's longline fishing fleet all work here.

Who orders beef in Honolulu

Container, bulk and ro-ro ships usually provision for the next ocean passage. We quote in kg with IMPA codes so the order matches the master's requisition. Cruise ships on Hawaii itineraries order Choice and Prime cuts for the dining rooms and crew-mess beef for the crew. Fishing vessels and processors order bulk frozen crew-mess beef packed to hold at 0°F (−18°C) through long trips. Ship chandlers in Honolulu can buy from us by the case or pallet for their own vessel orders.

How delivery works

Most food in Hawaii arrives by sea. We ship frozen beef from the West Coast to Honolulu in reefer containers. Inter-island barges carry orders on to Hilo, Kawaihae, Kahului, Nawiliwili, Port Allen, Kaunakakai and Kaumālapaʻu. Order early for neighbor-island harbors to allow for the barge schedule.

For Honolulu, we book reefer-container space ahead of the vessel's call. Your order arrives in sealed cases with the temperature record for the whole trip.

What to send with your request

• Vessel name and IMO numberPlus the owner or manager we invoice.
• ETA and berth or anchorageName the terminal in Honolulu if you know it.
• Flag and next portsForeign-flag orders need the FSIS ship-stores certificate, and some destinations add rules.
• Crew size and nationalityThis tells us how much halal or kosher beef to quote.
• Cuts and quantitiesIn kg or lb, with IMPA codes if you have them.