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Universal Transportation Services


Forwarding Freight to Hawaii and Guam since 1983

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Please choose from the list below


Full Container Loads (FCL):
When you need to move a lot of commodity all at once, shipping a full-container load (FCL) makes the most sense. Savings are built in to these types of shipments and customers needing or waiting to move large quantities of product all at once find that FCL's are the most economical and efficient choice.
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Less-than Container Loads (LCL):
If you have less than a full-container of goods - from one box up to several pallets or crates - we offer less-than container load (LCL) shipping that can be tailored to meet your needs. LCL's are best when you need your commodity shipped fast, without time to accumulate a full-container's worth of orders.
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Hawaii Consolidation:
If your company receives freight from your mainland suppliers on a regular basis, UTS offers weekly LCL consolidation service at rates comprable to full-container prices. Our consolidation service is designed to meet your shipping needs and will save you time and money as UTS can work directly with your suppliers to coordinte shipping - all you need to do is contact your supplier with the purchase order and we'll take care of the rest!
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Over-dimensional:
Having trouble finding someone who will ship your new street-cleaner to the Islands? Have a 6500 gallon water tank that needs special handling and care to arrive to its destination in perfect condition? Universal has you covered! We'll professionally and - most importantly - safely move your over-dimensional commodity to its destination. We never let a load leave our yard if we don't feel comfortable that our loved ones would be safe driving along side it on the road. Safety is and always will be an important facet of the "S" in UTS!
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Special Projects:
Are you involved in long term construction, renovations, or other special projects that require your cargo to be on hand at a specific time? UTS has the flexibility needed to work with you to smoothly get your supply freight from the mainland to the job site. We'll custom tailor our service to meet your needs and deadlines. That's why for long term special projects, construction, and renovations UTS is your best bet to get the job done on time.
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Hazardous Materials:
Our crew is experienced in documenting, handling, and the secure loading of hazardous material shipments. The safety of everyone involved is our primary concern. We have the know-how to safeguard hazardous material to ensure the integrity of the shipment and the safety of everyone concerned.
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Small Package Service:
Do you have one or more boxes under 150 lbs each? UTS can save your company money by offering rates comparable to ground prices for shipping small packages within the continental United States.
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Motorcycle Shipments:
Looking to get your Honda Redwing, Harley-Davidson Cruiser, Yamaha FZ1, or any other motorcycle from the continental U.S. to Hawaii? Then look no further than UTS! For the protection of your bike we require it to be crated (we can recommend or coordinate crating for you). Additionally, bikes must be shipped with the battery terminal disconnected. Most customers prefer to pick up their bike from our warehouse in Honolulu, connect the battery, and then cruise on down the road!
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Automobile Shipping:
Sorry, UTS does not ship personal automobiles. The safest and most economical way to ship your car to Hawaii is through a drive- on/drive-off service offered by Matson Navigation Company. Another alternative is a drive-on/drive-off dedicated vessel, the MV Jean Anne, operated by Pasha Hawaii.
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Over-the-Wire Quotes:
Our user friendly web-form allows you to easily and securely send us the specifications of your shipment. We will promptly phone or E-mail you back with our competitive rates. Click here to get started with your OTW Quote!
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Instant online Quotes:
Tired of promises for so-called "instant" online quotes that only let you down when you discover that "instant" means your quote will be sent to you via e-mail after some indeterminable wait? Wait no more! Our online quoting system can provide you with a dock to door quote for less-than-container load shipments without the need to provide your e-mail address or contact information. Click here to get started with your truly instant online Quote!
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Full Vessel Charters:
If you have enough cargo to require one of these, we'd love to hear from you!
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Route Map

Transit time to Carson, CA for
loading to Hawaii & Guam consolidation
Departure
Port & Day
Arrival Port & Approximate
Sailing Time in Days
Departure Region West / Southwest Mountain Central Eastern Los Angeles
Sat / Wed
Honolulu Kahului
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Nawiliwili
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Kawaihae
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Hilo
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Approx. Transit Times in days 1 - 4 3 - 6 5 - 8 8 - 14 - 6 7 / 8 8 / 10 9 10
• All overland transit times are approximate and may vary depending on local weather and road conditions * * transferred to Neighbor Islands via barge from Honolulu

• All sailing times are approximate and may vary depending on surface conditions on the high seas and local weather conditions on The Islands

• Allow an additional one to two days for truck delivery

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