# Matson Logistics

> Matson Logistics is the logistics subsidiary of Matson, arranging rail and truck transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and international supply chain services across North America and Asia. Its business combines carrier relationships, port-adjacent facilities, and Alaska freight consolidation through Span Alaska.

- **Founded:** 1987
- **Headquarters:** Walnut Creek, United States
- **Founders:** Matson (Corporate parent that established Matson Intermodal System in 1987)
- **Products:** Intermodal rail, Highway brokerage, Warehousing and distribution, International supply chain, Span Alaska
- **Notable:** Established in 1987 as Matson Intermodal System., Completed $197.6 million cash acquisition of Span Alaska in August 2016., Ranked first in intermodal service in the 2024 and 2025 Quest for Quality awards, according to company announcements.

## Products & services

- **Intermodal rail** — Domestic and international rail transportation with door-to-door and ramp-to-ramp options.
- **Highway brokerage** — Truckload, less-than-truckload, expedited, specialized, and open deck freight coordination.
- **Warehousing and distribution** — Port-adjacent facilities, transloading, inventory management, packaging, pick and pack, and returns.
- **International supply chain** — Purchase order and vendor management, bookings, consolidation, and NVOCC freight forwarding.
- **Span Alaska** — Less-than-container-load consolidation and freight forwarding to Alaska; acquired in August 2016.
- **Matson Logistics MX** — Domestic Mexican highway and intermodal brokerage launched in September 2024, complementing cross-border operations.
- **Customer portal** — Online tools for booking transportation, shipment tracking, and custom reporting.

## Achievements

- Established in 1987 as Matson Intermodal System.
- Completed $197.6 million cash acquisition of Span Alaska in August 2016.
- Ranked first in intermodal service in the 2024 and 2025 Quest for Quality awards, according to company announcements.
- 2025 Logistics segment operating income of $44.2 million.
- A September 2026 company LinkedIn post reports first place in the 2026 Quest for Quality 3PL Value-Added Services category.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Q2 2026 Logistics revenue increased 30.4% to $202.0 million and operating income increased 3.5% to $14.9 million; parent raised full-year Logistics operating-income expectation above 2025’s $44.2 million.
- **2026-09** — Company LinkedIn post reports 2026 Quest for Quality Gold recognition across eligible categories for Matson Logistics and Span Alaska, including first place in 3PL Value-Added Services.
- **2026-01** — Michael Johnson discussed tariff volatility, changing sourcing countries, data quality, and adaptable supply chains in a published Q&A.

## Links

- Website: https://www.matsonlogistics.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matson-logistics
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matsonlogisticsinc.7393

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Last updated: 2026-10-02