The rise will apply westbound from 4 January to Hawaii, with eastbound boxes costing $110 extra.

Matson estimates that the rate adjustment will result in shipping costs rising by an average of 5.4%.

"This rate increase will help offset rises in operating costs and support ongoing investments in our Hawaii service," said Dave Hoppes, senior vice president, ocean services.

"The adjustment is consistent with our longstanding philosophy of implementing modest, incremental increases as necessary to maintain the highest levels of service, and is identical to increases implemented in 2012, 2013 and 2014."

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