The company said its fuel surcharge would be cut by 5% on Hawaii and Guam services.

This will bring it down to 37.5% to Hawaii and 38% for Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The move takes place from 2 November.

"We are pleased to be able to make this downward adjustment to our fuel surcharge, which for most customers represents a reduction in shipping costs ranging from $100 to $175 per container," Dave Hoppes, senior vice president of ocean services, said in a statement to Hawaiian media.

"We