How to Track Matson Ocean Shipping Containers
Track your Matson Ocean Shipping shipments in real-time with ContainerTracking.ai. Get accurate ETAs, detailed routing information, and status updates for all Matson Ocean Shipping containers.
Track Matson Ocean Shipping in 4 Simple Steps
Find your container or BL number
Locate your Matson Ocean Shipping container number (starting with MATU, MATS, MATT, CXCU, HRZU, MATU, RSLU) or Bill of Lading number on your shipping documents, booking confirmation, or from your freight forwarder.
Enter it in ContainerTracking.ai
Go to ContainerTracking.ai or open the mobile app. Enter your container number or BL number in the search field and hit track.
View real-time status and ETA
See the current location, shipment status, and estimated time of arrival for your Matson Ocean Shipping container. View port-by-port routing, vessel name, and voyage details.
Set up notifications
Download the ContainerTracking.ai app to receive push notifications for key milestones — departure, arrival at transshipment ports, and final delivery at your destination.
Matson Ocean Shipping Carrier Codes
Matson Ocean Shipping uses the following carrier codes to identify their containers. Click on any code to learn more and start tracking.
| Code | Carrier | Action |
|---|---|---|
| MATU | Matson Ocean Shipping | Track MATU |
| MATS | Matson Ocean Shipping | Track MATS |
| MATT | Matson Ocean Shipping | Track MATT |
| CXCU | Matson Ocean Shipping | Track CXCU |
| HRZU | Matson Ocean Shipping | Track HRZU |
| MATU | Matson Ocean Shipping | Track MATU |
| RSLU | Matson Ocean Shipping | Track RSLU |
About Matson Ocean Shipping
Matson Navigation Company is an American shipping company founded in 1882, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Matson is the leading carrier for trade between the US mainland and Hawaii, Guam, and Micronesia, and also operates premium Transpacific services between China and the US. Matson is known for its expedited China-to-US service (CLX/CLX+), which offers some of the fastest Transpacific transit times. Containers use the MATU prefix code.
Headquarters
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Fleet Size
26 vessels specializing in US domestic and expedited Transpacific services
Key Trade Routes
- →US West Coast to Hawaii (Matson's core domestic service)
- →US West Coast to Guam and Micronesia
- →China (Shanghai/Ningbo/Xiamen) to US West Coast (CLX expedited service)
- →Alaska services
- →Domestic intermodal connections from US West Coast ports
Matson Ocean Shipping Tracking Tips
- ✓Matson containers use the MATU prefix followed by 7 digits. Matson also uses some containers with the MAUI prefix for their Hawaii trade.
- ✓Matson's China-Long Beach Express (CLX and CLX+) services offer some of the fastest Transpacific transit times — typically 10-12 days from Shanghai to Long Beach.
- ✓For Hawaii, Guam, and Micronesia shipments, Matson is often the only direct carrier option — tracking data is typically very reliable for these routes.
- ✓Matson BL numbers follow their own format — confirm the exact reference with your shipper or freight forwarder.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matson Ocean Shipping Tracking
What makes Matson different from other carriers?
Matson is unique in that it is primarily a US domestic carrier serving Hawaii, Guam, and Micronesia — routes where it is the dominant carrier. Additionally, Matson operates premium expedited services from China to the US West Coast (CLX/CLX+) with transit times of just 10-12 days, significantly faster than standard services.
How fast is Matson's CLX service from China?
Matson's China-Long Beach Express (CLX) service offers transit times of approximately 10-12 days from Shanghai to Long Beach, California. The CLX+ service adds Xiamen as an origin port. These are among the fastest ocean transit times available on the Transpacific route.
Does Matson only serve US routes?
Matson's primary services are US domestic (Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Alaska) and Transpacific (China to US West Coast). They do not operate global services like the largest carriers. For shipments beyond these routes, other carriers or intermodal connections would be needed.
What is the MATU container prefix?
MATU is the container prefix for Matson Navigation Company. A complete Matson container number consists of MATU followed by 7 digits (e.g., MATU1234567). Some containers on Hawaii routes may also use the MAUI prefix.
How reliable is Matson's Hawaii service?
Matson's Hawaii service is known for high reliability, as it has been operating this route for over a century. Departures from the US West Coast to Hawaii occur multiple times per week, with transit times of approximately 5-6 days. Matson is the primary lifeline carrier for Hawaii's supply chain.
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