As global supply chains accelerate, every cargo ship's journey impacts countless cross-border e-commerce sellers. During peak season preparations, the timeliness of Matson Express shipping directly determines whether products can reach shelves in time to seize market opportunities. This analysis focuses on Matson's latest updates for weeks 41-43 (October 3-23), providing detailed schedules and transit times for e-commerce businesses.
Week 41 (October 3-9): Holiday Shipping Operations
Despite China's National Day holiday, Matson maintained uninterrupted service. Week 41 featured the CLX regular vessel "Daniel K. Inouye" (DKI, 3,600 TEU capacity) and CLX+ supplementary vessel "Matson Niihau" (MNX, 2,848 TEU capacity).
The "Daniel K. Inouye" originally scheduled departures from Ningbo and Shanghai on October 4-5, with an estimated Long Beach arrival on October 16. Actual records show the vessel departed Shanghai around 7:30 PM on October 5, maintaining its projected October 16 evening arrival.
The "Matson Niihau" planned Ningbo and Shanghai departures for October 5-6, targeting October 17 arrival. It ultimately left Shanghai around 9:30 PM on October 6, now expected at Long Beach by 4:00 AM on October 18.
Week 42 (October 10-16): Capacity Adjustments and Arrival Estimates
Week 42 continued high-frequency operations with CLX vessel "Manukai" (MKI, 2,600 TEU) and CLX+ vessel "Matson Kauai" (MKX, 4,250 TEU).
The "Manukai" planned October 11-12 departures from Ningbo and Shanghai for October 23 arrival. It actually left Shanghai around 1:30 PM on October 12, still projected for October 23 evening arrival at Matson's C60 terminal.
The "Matson Kauai" scheduled October 12-13 departures for October 24 arrival. Actual departure occurred around 12:30 PM on October 13 from Shanghai, now expected at Long Beach's Public Terminal A by October 25 early morning.
Week 43 (October 17-23): Upcoming Schedule Projections
Week 43 will feature CLX vessel "Manulani" (MLI, 2,600 TEU) and CLX+ vessel "Matson Lanai" (LNX, 4,250 TEU).
The "Manulani" plans October 18-19 departures from Ningbo and Shanghai, targeting October 30 arrival. Preliminary estimates suggest a 7:00 PM October 19 departure from Shanghai.
The "Matson Lanai" schedules October 19-20 departures for October 31 arrival, with an anticipated 8:00 PM October 20 Shanghai departure.
Key Insights for E-Commerce Sellers
Analysis of weeks 41-43 reveals several critical considerations:
- Actual vs. scheduled departures vary: Sellers should build buffer time into logistics plans to accommodate potential delays.
- Significant capacity differences: Vessel capacities range from 2,600 to 4,250 TEU, requiring careful selection based on shipment volume.
- Terminal variations: Different Matson vessels may dock at separate Long Beach terminals, necessitating advance planning for pickup operations.
In today's competitive cross-border e-commerce landscape, shipping efficiency remains a decisive factor for market success. By closely monitoring Matson's schedules and analyzing operational data, sellers can optimize logistics strategies to maintain competitive advantages.