matson, inc. (nyse: matx) is a honolulu-based publicly traded corporation. founded in 1882, matson is a leading u.s. carrier in the pacific. matson provides a vital lifeline to the island economies of hawaii, guam, micronesia and the south pacific, and premium, expedited service from china to southern california. the company's fleet of 18 vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and custom-designed barges. matson logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of matson's transportation network throughout the continental u.s. its integrated, asset-light logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage and warehousing.