Five Star Transportation: Your One-Stop Hawaii Freight Forwarding Solution
Simplify your logistics with our comprehensive end-to-end services. From inland trucking to final mile delivery in Hawaii, we handle it all.
Why Choose Five Star Transportation?
We simplify your decision-making process by offering a complete, end-to-end logistics solution for shipping to and from Hawaii.
Inland Trucking
From your location to Long Beach, CA
Storage in CA
Secure storage at our Long Beach facility
Ocean Freight
Reliable shipping across the Pacific
Hawaii Delivery
Port pickup and final mile delivery
With Five Star Transportation, you get a single point of contact for your entire shipping journey. No need to coordinate with multiple providers - we handle it all, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and hassle-free experience.
Understanding the Jones Act
The Jones Act is a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States, significantly impacting freight forwarding to and from Hawaii.
Key Points
- Requires goods shipped between U.S. ports to be transported on ships built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Affects shipping costs and logistics for Hawaii-bound freight
- Aims to maintain a strong U.S. maritime industry
Impact on Hawaii Shipping
- Limited carrier options for domestic routes
- Potentially higher shipping costs compared to international routes
- Increased complexity in logistics planning and execution
Our Services: FCL and LCL Shipping
We offer flexible shipping solutions to meet your specific needs, whether you're moving full container loads or smaller shipments.
Full Container Load (FCL)
- Ideal for large shipments
- Exclusive use of entire container
- Direct transport from origin to destination
- Reduced handling and potential for damage
Less than Container Load (LCL)
- Cost-effective for smaller shipments
- Share container space with other cargo
- Flexible shipping schedules
- Ideal for businesses with fluctuating shipping needs
Key Shipping Routes
We specialize in efficient freight forwarding along crucial domestic and international routes to and from Hawaii.
Domestic: Long Beach, CA to Hawaii
- Regular weekly sailings coordinated by Five Star Transportation
- Seamless integration with our inland trucking and storage services
- Transit time: Approximately 5-7 days
- Full visibility and tracking throughout the journey
International: China to Hawaii
- Comprehensive service from Chinese ports to final destination in Hawaii
- Coordination with trusted partners for the international leg
- Customs clearance and documentation handled by our experts
- Smooth transition to our domestic services upon reaching the U.S.
Five Star Transportation: By the Numbers
Key statistics and data points that highlight Five Star Transportation's achievements.
98%
on-time delivery rate
50K+
shipments handled annually
20+
years of experience
Source: Five Star Transportation internal data