Key facts
- Founded 1987 · headquartered in Concord, CA
- Publicly traded — NYSE: MATX
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-218094)
- #42 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $0.538B per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Intermodal
About Matson Logistics
Matson Logistics is a Concord, California-based multi-modal 3PL and freight broker, established in 1987 as the integrated logistics arm of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), the Honolulu-headquartered ocean carrier founded in 1882. The brokerage ranked #42 on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms list with $538 million in gross revenue. The legal broker entity is Matson Logistics Services LLC, holding active FMCSA broker authority MC-218094 / USDOT 2214472.
Per Transport Topics 2026, Matson Logistics moves dry van truckload and intermodal as primary modes, with active LTL, reefer, flatbed/heavy haul, and air/expedited capability. Intermodal is a natural strength given parent Matson's transpacific ocean network and West Coast port presence — Matson Logistics is well positioned to handle inland moves originating at West Coast ports, including drayage, intermodal rail, and over-the-road truckload on the inland legs.
For shippers evaluating Matson Logistics, the strongest fit is West Coast-origin freight programs, particularly those with transpacific import volume that benefits from integration with parent Matson's ocean service. Shippers in retail, manufacturing, food and beverage, agriculture, and automotive verticals with Pacific gateway exposure will find Matson Logistics' positioning competitive. Pure-domestic US shippers without West Coast port concentration may find dedicated regional brokers a closer fit on price.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
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Coverage
All 50 states with particular strength on West Coast, transpacific, and Hawaii/Alaska/Guam Pacific lanes via parent Matson
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- West Coast intermodal and drayage strength backed by parent Matson's transpacific ocean network
- Multi-modal capability (TL, LTL, intermodal, reefer, flatbed, air/expedited) through a single relationship
- Public-company parent (NYSE: MATX) — financial transparency and stability
- Top-50 broker on Transport Topics 2026 with $538M in gross revenue
- Natural integration with parent Matson for shippers needing combined ocean + inland US logistics
- No cross-border Mexico or Canada capability — domestic US only on the road brokerage side
- Strongest in West Coast lanes — thinner density on Northeast and Southeast core domestic corridors
- Pricing on pure-domestic spot freight typically less competitive than dedicated US-only brokers
- Net revenue not disclosed in TT 2026 — net margin not publicly visible
- Bond surety carrier and effective date not retrieved this session — see verificationNote
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FAQ
Is Matson Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Matson Logistics Services LLC holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-218094 / USDOT 2214472, registered at 1855 Gateway Boulevard Suite 550, Concord, CA 94520. Subsidiary of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX). Verify current bond status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering a load.
What types of freight does Matson Logistics move?
Per Transport Topics 2026, Matson Logistics moves dry van truckload and intermodal as primary modes, with active LTL, reefer, flatbed, and air/expedited. Strongest fit is West Coast-origin freight, especially transpacific import volume tied to parent Matson's ocean service.
How do Matson Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?
Matson Logistics is typically most competitive on West Coast and intermodal lanes where parent Matson's network creates natural advantages. Net revenue not disclosed in TT 2026, so net margin is not publicly visible. Benchmark Matson quotes against alternatives via ShipperGuide.