Island Movers

Moving in Hawaii, whether between islands or to the mainland, requires careful planning.

Inter-island moves require container shipping, which adds lead time and cost that mainland-style moving logistics do not account for. Coordinating the pickup of belongings, the shipping container schedule, and the delivery window on the receiving island requires experience with the specific carriers and their schedules. Local moving companies who have done this before know how to time it to minimize the period when your belongings are inaccessible. Mainland moves involve ocean freight timelines that are longer than ground shipping. Door-to-door service from Honolulu to the West Coast typically takes two to three weeks on the container route. East Coast destinations take longer. Packing for an ocean crossing requires more attention to moisture protection than for a domestic truck move, particularly for electronics, books, and wood furniture. The moving companies listed here are Hawaii-based and experienced with both inter-island and mainland Hawaii moves for residential and commercial clients.