Matson Suspends Electric Vehicle Shipments Due to Lithium Battery Fire Risks
Matson Navigation Company, one of the largest shipping lines serving the Pacific region, announced last Thursday the immediate suspension of electric vehicle and hybrid car shipments across all its routes. The decision comes amid growing safety concerns over lithium-ion battery fire risks during ocean transport.
The electric vehicle shipping suspension affects both new and used EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles traveling between the US mainland, Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. This move has caught customers and the automotive industry off guard, as Matson provides critical transportation services for both businesses and individuals in these markets.