When you’re moving to an island that’s a couple thousand miles from the nearest major landmass, the logistics can get complicated. Add a few more people to that equation, and things get exponentially more interesting! However, plenty of families before you have made smooth transitions to the Aloha State. After helping thousands upon thousands of families relocate to Hawaii, we’ve noticed a few trends—and a few strategies that set the stage for simpler and easier family moves. In this article, we’ll share everything we’ve learned about moving families to Hawaii. We’ll start with the areas you need consider before relocating. Then we’ll offer you some […]

For the last couple of years, the Hawaii real estate market has been trending in only one direction: up. And if Oahu’s January 2022 numbers are any indicator, this trend looks likely to continue in that same direction. According to statistics released by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, the number of sales of both single-family homes and condos was up year-over-year in January 2022, as was the median sales price. Oahu Housing Market: January 2022 (Source: Honolulu Board of REALTORS) Given this competitive market, it’s important to have the right real estate professional representing you when buying your Hawaii home—especially if it’s your first purchase […]

Hawaii is an isolated place, with thousands of miles of open ocean surrounding the island chain. However, Hawaii’s solitary position has created an incredible number of endemic species in the archipelago—ones you won’t find anywhere else in the world. endemic: an organism that is restricted or peculiar to a locality or region (Source: Merriam-Webster) Nowhere is this more evident than in the waters around Hawaii. Whether you’re snorkeling or diving, you’ll find tons of incredible fish, coral, and invertebrates that are unique to the area. In fact, NOAA researchers estimate that 43% of species on deeper coral reefs are endemic to Hawaii. On the shallower […]

If you’re importing hazardous materials to Hawaii, you likely know that this type of cargo requires special handling while traveling via air freight and ocean freight. However, did you realize that those requirements continue once the cargo arrives in Hawaii? As your hazardous goods are traveling around the island via truck, they also need careful consideration to ensure both safe transport and compliance with regulations. If you’re importing hazardous materials to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to get your cargo safely to its final destination. First and foremost, let’s talk about the regulations around […]

Let’s set the scene—a fairly common one in certain parts of Honolulu: You’re an importer without access to a loading dock. Your footprint is small. There’s nowhere to drop a container. In fact, your space may even be too tight to hold a container’s worth of goods for sorting, segregating, and repackaging for delivery to your retail partners. Even if you could find the space and the right equipment to sort, segregate, palletize, and shrink-wrap your goods, doing it all yourself might not be the best option. Instead, you might consider partnering with a dedicated expert for these types of warehouse logistics services. By outsourcing, […]