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AutoStar work directly with the steam ship line Matson. Due to the sheer volume of vehicles we transport every year we are able to secure you the lowest rates available in the industry!

Hawaii Car Shipping

We work with four main ports in Hawaii and three main ports on the Continental United States.  We can bring your vehicle to or from anywhere on the Continental U.S.A.  and our ports to connect with the state of the art barges that cross the Pacific to and from Hawaii!

To book a Hawaiin Transport with us, in addition to basic booking information, we also need the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and License Plate Number, including the state.

Our Agents and Customer Service Department are happy to walk you through the process, and upon booking, we send out your personalized Hawaii Shipping information.

Car Shipping, How to prepare your car.  

Be Prepared to provide the following:

Name, mailing address and phone number of the shipper and consignee

The consignee is the person to whom the automobile is being shipped. Most of the time, the shipper and consignee are the same

person.

General information about your automobile - year, make, model and license number, VIN number 

In Seattle, be prepared to show a copy of registration or purchase papers

Port of discharge - know which port your car is being shipped to:

Car Shipping ports

Hawaii

Hilo, Honolulu, Kahului, 

Nawiliwili, 

Guam

Guam, Saipan, Tinian, Rota, Yap 

Palau, Chuuk and Pohnpei

Mainland

Long Beach, California - Oakland,

California - Seattle, Washington 

At the Matson Port Facility leave a set of keys for the ignition, trunk door, gas tank, and any other locking compartment. The Department of 

Agriculture inspects all compartments of your vehicle, and will detain any vehicle without a key to a locked compartment. We will provide a 

special Matson Key Chain and your keys will accompany your vehicle to its port of discharge.

Please retain possession of your automobile registration document - you will need it at the port of discharge. 

Eastbound Legal Requirements

The State of Hawaii requires proof of ownership for automobiles shipped to the Mainland. Therefore, Matson cannot accept a vehicle for shipment 

unless the customer (1) Produces a certificate of ownership and a current certificate of registration showing that the person is the legal owner of 

the vehicle; or (2) Produces, if the person is not the legal owner of the vehicle, a current certificate of registration showing that the person is the 

registered owner of the vehicle and, in addition, obtains the written consent of the legal owner of the vehicle to the transportation. 

If someone other than the registered owner delivers the automobile, Matson must have a notarized letter of authorization. If a lien holder is 

named on the registration, then a letter from the lien holder authorizing shipment from Hawaii is required*.

Summary

• Current title

• Current registration

• Notarized letters of authorization from any non-present party listed on the Title (lien holder or spouse, etc) 

Click here to view current State of Hawaii legal requirements.

***PLEASE NOTE*** Automobiles departing from the Hilo port must have a valid Safety Check, Insurance, Registration, and a valid picture ID. 

This is per the Hilo Port Authority. 

**If customer is loading vehicle as part of HHGDS Shipment, the load port will need the above information and auto should be 

physically inspected to verify the VIN info. ** *If the registered owner is an active military member with an out of state lien 

holder, this requirement is waived. No lien holder authorization is required for active military members with out-of state lien 

holders. 

Shipping & Registration Depending on the load/discharge port, please allow between 2 and 3 weeks for delivery of your 

automobile. When you deliver your vehicle to the Matson port for shipment, you will be advised of the vessel your vehicle should sail 

aboard. You will also be given an estimated availability date. With the exception of Premium Service, this transit information is not 

guaranteed but provides you with a reasonable expectation regarding the movement of your vehicle. You may want to arrange for a rental 

car while your vehicle is in transit. Premium Service customers will be provided with a guaranteed vessel and availability date at the time of 

booking. To find out more about our Premium Service, contact Matson's Customer Support Center at 1-800-4-MATSON. Before you pick up 

your automobile, you may confirm its availability by selecting our online Automobile Shipment Tracking feature from the navigation bar or 

by calling our Customer Support Center at 1-800-4-MATSON. You will also be notified by an account specialist once your vehicle is available 

at destination. We urge you to pick up your automobile promptly to avoid payment of storage charges. Please note that a NOTARIZED

letter of authorization is required if anyone other than the parties named on the shipping documents will pick up your automobile

Offering the highest rated services in the transport industry AutoStar has grown a strong reputation on reliability and transparency. Fill in the quote request form on this page and a Transport Coordinator will happily call you today.

have a vested interest in transport logistics AND customer care… our AutoStar team is here to make sure that you get all your questions answered from the very first phone call to the moment your vehicle reaches its final destination.
Consistent, concise and friendly communication every step of the way; that is what we pride ourselves on and why we are top-rated on customer review sites and internal industry tools."

Our dedication to YOU

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» Customer Service focus and training for all of our team members
» Open late and on Saturdays
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» 5 Star Rating on Transport Reviews
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