Update: Young Brothers barge scheduled to arrive Saturday at Nāwiliwili

Update at 5:51 p.m. Jan. 31: Young Brothers provided an update on its sailing schedule that was modified this week because of the major winter storm that passed through the Hawaiian Islands.

The shipping company’s barge was delayed in getting from Honolulu to Nāwiliwili on Kaua‘i.

Honolulu to Nāwiliwili, originally scheduled for Thursday: Delayed

The barge was set to leave Friday afternoon and is estimated to arrive Saturday.  The Port of Nāwiliwili will have special gate hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for pickup of dry and refrigerated straightload equipment.

Cargo availability is as follows:

• Dry and refrigerated straightload containers: Saturday (upon discharge).
• Refrigerated loose and palletized cargo: Saturday (12:30 to 2:30 p.m.).
• Dry palletized and mixed cargo: Feb. 3 (7:30 a.m.)
• Automobiles and roll-on/roll-off cargo:  Upon notification. 

Young Brothers also will continue to have modified acceptance for the following cargo at all ports:

No acceptance of livestock or dry or refrigerated palletized, mixed or loose hazardous material cargo, except for medical supplies.

“We anticipate lifting all cargo restrictions effective Monday, Feb. 3,” said the company in its update Friday. 

Original post from 3 a.m. Jan. 31: Impacts from the major winter storm that started moving through Hawai‘i on Thursday and continues to bring high winds, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms to parts of the state today are causing shipping company Young Brothers to change some of its sailing schedules.

Honolulu to Nāwiliwili sailing Thursday: Delayed

Updated arrival times at Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor on Kaua‘i will be announced this morning.

Honolulu to Kawaihae (Big Island, west) sailing Thursday: Departed

Estimated time of arrival at Kawaihae Harbor on the west side of the Big Island is 7:30 a.m. today. No changes to cargo availability.

Honolulu to Kahului (Maui, northeast) sailing Thursday: Delayed

Weather conditions in Honolulu Harbor continued to deteriorate Thursday. In addition, conditions at the Port of Kahului were forecast to deteriorate today as the storm continues to pass the Hawaiian Islands.

For the safety of Young Brothers employees, its vessels and your cargo, the barge is expected to depart today from Honolulu and should arrive at 7 a.m. Saturday in Kahului.

The port will have special gate hours from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, with cargo availability as follows:

• Dry and refrigerated straightload containers: Upon discharge.
• Refrigerated loose and palletized cargo: Upon notification.
• Dry palletized and mixed cargo: 7:30 a.m. Feb. 3.
• Automobiles and roll-on/roll-off cargo: Upon notification.

The Port of Kahului will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today.

The shipping company also modified its acceptance at all ports and harbors for the following cargo:

• No acceptance of livestock or dry or refrigerated palletized, mixed or loose hazardous material cargo, except for medical supplies.

Young Brothers continues to monitor the storm and will make every effort to complete sailings as scheduled. Further information will be provided as the company receives updated weather forecasts.

“Mahalo for your patience and understanding,” said the company.

Updated information will be sent via email and posted on the Young Brothers website as well as through the company’s social media channels.

Customers are encouraged to sign up for email notifications and follow Young Brothers on social media @youngbrothershawaii/@youngbrothershi.