To ensure uninterrupted service to all ports, Young Brothers said it is “required to take further steps to ensure the health and safety of customers and employees.”
Starting March 30, the shipping company said it will not be able to accept “nonessential” cargo.
Nonessential cargo includes: privately-owned vehicles; dry mixed cargo; and less than a container load of livestock shipments.
The company said it will continue to accept “essential,” noncontainerized cargo.
“Essential” cargo includes: Food, water, and other household consumer products for retail stores; all household consumer products; medical supplies and equipment for hospitals and to care for those in need; educational supplies; first responder vehicles; public utilities vehicles and equipment; and construction supplies and equipment.
Those with questions about essential vs. nonessential cargo should please call your local port office.
This temporary restriction allows Young Brothers to minimize physical contact between employees and customers, expedite the loading and unloading of essential cargo at all neighbor island ports, and ensure the shipper will maintain uninterrupted service.
The company also asked that all of its customers practice safe social distancing measures when interacting with Young Brothers employees.
For more information and regular updates regarding Young BrotherS operations and COVID-19, visit https://youngbrothershawaii.com/covid-19.