Young Bros barge, Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai
Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines LLC boosted its competitive prowess in Hawaii yesterday with the launch of an interisland service and an agreement to buy up to two new ships.
The added frequency will help Pasha compete more aggressively with Matson Navigation Co., Horizon Lines Inc. and Young Bros. Ltd.
A Young Bros. executive, said yesterday that the incumbent carrier is concerned that the PUC has allowed Pasha to “cherry-pick the market and operate with a lesser set of requirements than Young Bros., allowing Pasha to service only the most profitable ports and cargo.”