From one carton through an entire barge load, Young Brothers services the full spectrum of cargo needs.

At Young Brothers, shippers are allowed to ship everything from pre-loaded equipment such as containers to less than container loads (LCL cargo). Available equipment types are described on the YB Equipment page. LCL cargo consists of two broad categories: palletized and unpalletized (also called “Mixed”).

Palletized Cargo

Palletized cargo consists of cargo secured to pallets and tendered as a unit. Reservations are NOT required for palletized cargo, and cargo is shipped based on space available on the barge.

Unpalletized, Mixed Cargo

Mixed cargo consists of individual boxes or items tendered to YB. These items may consist of furniture, equipment, boxes, household items, etc. Reservations are NOT required for mixed cargo, and cargo is shipped based on when the container is filled, as well as when space is available on the barge.

Where Do I Begin?

Listed below are some simple steps to follow to ship goods with Young Brothers:

• All containerized shipments and other special cargo types require a reservation. Please make reservations at least two weeks in advance.
• Any palletized of loose cargo does not require a reservation, but is received and delivered at limited times and will be shipped as space allows. Please consult our schedule here.
• Properly package, label, and prepare your cargo, including weatherizing your LCL cargo.
• Drop off your cargo on the proper delivery date as indicated by the recommended delivery schedule, or as instructed during the reservations process.
• When tendering your LCL cargo, you will be required to complete a Bill of Lading. For more information on how to complete a Bill of Lading, please see our sample Bill of Lading and instructions.
• If your cargo contains hazardous materials, including fuel, please follow the instructions on our Hazardous Materials page.
• Payment may be made either at time of delivery to Young Brothers or at time of pick up from Young Brothers.
• When picking up your cargo, inspect cargo PRIOR to leaving the facility.

• Step 1: Reservations

  Reservations are REQUIRED for the following types of cargo:

  • Containers
  • Flatracks
  • Platforms
  • Motorcycles
  • Bonded Cargo
  • Cargo requiring Permits, explosives class 1.1, 1.2 and 1.5, hazardous waste cargo
  • Livestock

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  Reservations are NOT REQUIRED for the following types of cargo:

  • Pallets
  • Individual pieces
  • Boxes
  • Crates

  There are two options for making a reservation:

  1. Fill out and e-mail a container booking request form to the port from which your container is being shipped, or
  2. call and speak to a Young Brothers representative.

  Booking requests received via e-mail will be returned with a booking number and cutoff date and time within 24 hours. We recommend making reservations at least one week prior to your requested sailing. When making reservations, the following information is required:

  • Shipper (Person sending the shipment)
  • Consignee (Person receiving the shipment)
  • Phone Numbers (at port of origin and destination)
  • From (Port of Origin)
  • To (Port of Destination)
  • Description of Cargo
  • Expected Date of Shipment

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  Reservations

  Honolulu	(808) 543-9311	Email
  Hilo	(808) 935-8903	Email
  Maui	(808) 877-6511	Email
  Molokai	(808) 553-5431	Email
  Kauai	(808) 245-4051	Email
  Lanai	(808) 565-6686	Email
  Kawaihae	(808) 882-7244	Email
  Toll Free Number	(800) 572-2743 or (800) 57-BARGE

• Step 2: Prepare Goods

  Preparing Your Shipment

  It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their shipments are properly packaged, boxed, or crated to ensure successful delivery of goods to the port of destination. At the time of delivery to the Young Brothers port of origination, if the shipment is deemed unsafe for handling, Young Brothers may reject the shipment. Cargo that is too heavy to be manually lifted, must be forkliftable.

  To ensure your shipping experience is a pleasurable one, please consider the following items prior to shipping:

  • Proper Packing
    Consideration should be given to both the interior and exterior packing to ensure the shipment can withstand the normal strain during transportation.
  • Nature of Product
    You should consider the characteristics of the product. The product may require special interior protection (i.e., cushioning for fragile goods), moisture proofing for moisture-sensitive goods or rust proofing for goods that are susceptible to oxidation. Articles that are fragile require both a strong container and adequate cushioning between each piece and the container. Each piece should be wrapped separately.
  • Size, Weight, and Marking of Package
    The size and weight of your cargo may determine how you ship your product.

  

  • Standardization and Unitization of Package
    The unit load system (i.e., pallets or shrink packages) of packed goods can reduce loss or damage.
  • Hazardous Materials/Waste
    When hazardous materials or waste are shipped, all packages must be marked, labeled, placarded, and secured in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 49). It is the customer’s responsibility to be familiar with CFR 49 and have knowledge of the proper markings, labels, and hazardous classification. In addition to the Bill of Lading, a properly completed Hazardous Shipping Certification must accompany the shipment. For more information on hazardous materials shipments, please click here.
  • Container Shipments
    Customers should consider the following: Are the individual goods inside the container properly packaged? Is the container in good condition? Are the goods adequately stowed in the container? Is the weight evenly distributed? Are the contents properly secured inside the container? Is the loaded container weight below the maximum allowable weight stated on the end of the container?
  • Packing of Individual Goods to be Containerized Packing and stowage of goods for loading into containers or onto flatracks should have adequate protection against moisture. (rain, humidity)

  

  • Securing Pallet Loads
    Cargo should be palletized PRIOR to delivery to a Young Brothers port. Young Brothers does not provide pallets, straps, shrink wrap, or other such packaging materials. If you do not own any pallets, you may consider consulting the yellow pages under “Pallets and Skids.” When palletizing, the customer must consider the following: a) Cargo should be kept within the confines of the pallets and pallets must be in good condition as to withstand normal forklift handling. b) All pallets loads must be secured by either heavy-duty twine (string is unacceptable and cargo could be rejected for shipment), metal strapping or shrink wrap. c) In the case of heavy-duty twine or metal strapping, the cargo must be secured to the pallet on all four sides. d) In the case of shrink wrap, all four sides and the top must be covered. It is recommended that a pallet load be shrink wrapped a minimum of two times including the top and the shrink wrap be hooked onto each corner of the pallet in order for the cargo to be properly secured.
  • Packing in Reefers
    Refrigerated containers must be pre-chilled before cargo can be loaded into the reefer. Failure to pre-chill reefers can result in spoilage of perishable goods, which will not be covered by cargo insurance. Packing inside the reefer must allow for proper air circulation and uniform cooling within the entire container. Spoilage resulting from blockage of air circulation will also not be covered by cargo insurance. Customers and/or their agents are responsible for proper setting of reefer temperature.

  

  • Labeling
    To help ensure proper delivery at the port of destination, shipments must be clearly marked and displayed in bold plain letters in permanent ink. Markings should be legible and include the name and address of the consignee and destination port. It is recommended that the marking be on an 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper on at least two sides of the shipment. All old markings should be removed from the shipment to avoid confusion.
• Step 3: Drop Off

  Departure Information – Tendering Your Cargo

  Prior to arriving at Young Brothers to drop off your cargo, the following items should be done.

  • Cargo should be properly packaged.
  • Cargo should be properly marked with Consignee Name, Address, and Bill of Lading number.
  • The customer should have available all the information required on the bill of lading.
  • A reservation must be made prior to tendering your cargo if the type of cargo requires it. Delivery should be made as indicated on your reservation. (See Step 1: Reservations to determine if a reservation is required for your shipment.)
  • Valid government-issued identification is required for all adults entering YB facilities.
  • For all cargo NOT requiring reservations, cargo should be dropped off on the appropriate day according to the delivery schedule for your particular sailing to the port of destination.

  Upon arriving at the Young Brothers port, a Security Officer will request valid identification for all adults entering the premises. A valid driver’s license will need to be presented by the driver of the vehicle. The Security Officer will then direct you to the proper location to drop off your cargo.

  The Freight Clerk will inspect your cargo to ensure it is properly prepared for shipping. The Freight Clerk will notate measurements and exceptions of cargo on the bill of lading. Cargo requiring forklift assistance will be off-loaded by a Young Brothers’ Machine Operator.* Cargo that needs to be manually handled must be off-loaded by the Customer, and the customer is responsible for loading cargo into the shipping container. If more than one person is required to handle cargo, please bring additional assistance with you.

  A copy of the Bill of Lading will be provided to you as a receipt. The Bill of Lading number may be used for future reference to your shipment.

  If you would like to pay for the shipment at this time, the Freight Clerk will direct you to the Customer Service Office. Young Brothers accept cash, check or credit card for payment.

  Upon exiting the pier facilities, please show the copy of the bill of lading to the Security Officer.

  * Young Brothers reserves the right to refuse to handle any cargo that it deems unsafe for handling.

• Step 4: Paperwork

  Preparing Your Paperwork – How To Fill Out A Bill of Lading

  When delivering your cargo to Young Brothers for shipment, a Young Brothers Bill of Lading must accompany the shipment. The Bill of Lading is a contract between the carrier (YB) and shipper (customer) and should be properly completed. For instructions for completing a Young Brothers Bill of Lading, click here. It is very important that each customer provide YB with the following information:

  • Name, address and telephone number of both the shipper and the consignee*.
  • To (Port of Origin) and From (Port of Destination).
  • Payment – Indicate how freight charges are to be paid:
    • Prepaid – Pay at time of delivery to the port of origin;
    • Collect – Pay at time of pick up at port of destination; and
    • Charge – Charge either shipper account or consignee account (need account number).
  • Number of packages/pieces, an accurate description of the goods being shipped, value* (if would like additional insurance), weight and cubic measurements of the shipment.
  • Shipper’s Signature

  * Value – Your cargo is automatically insured up to $5,000 per piece, package, or ordinary shipping unit. If you want to insure your cargo for a higher amount, declare the actual value on the bill of lading at time of check-in and additional insurance will be charged.

  Bills of Lading forms are available at the freight clerk station at the time of delivery.

• Step 5: Pick Up

  Arrival Information – Picking Up Your Goods at the Port of Destination

  Generally cargo is available at 7:30 am the next business day after the barge arrives at the port of destination. Please note that availability is subject to change without notice from the carrier.

  Cargo Availability

  To pick up your goods, please go to the Customer Service Office at the Port of Destination. If the shipment is COD “Collect On Delivery”, you will be required to pay for your shipment at this time.

  Payment can also be made over the phone, via e-mail, or fax by filling out our Charge Card Payment Form.

  As part of the delivery process, please inspect your cargo with the Freight Clerk. Upon signing off on the bill of lading with the Freight Clerk, a Machine Operator (if cargo is forkliftable) will load your cargo into your vehicle.

  Upon exiting Young Brothers facility, please show your blue copy of the bill of lading to the Security Officer.

  Goods not picked up within two days from the barge arrival date at the port of destination will be charge appropriate storage charges, per Tariff 5A.

Mahalo for shipping with Young Brothers – Serving Hawaii since 1900!

Cargo pricing is rated according to the different commodities in the tariff based on the type, measurements, and packaging of cargo being shipped.

Actual freight charges may be found in the Tariff 5-A.

For an estimate of all-inclusive prices, please use our downloadable Shipping Price Estimators.

NOTE: Tariff rates do not include tax, insurance, wharfage fee or fuel price adjustment (if any).

The United States Department of Transportation regulates the transportation of hazardous materials under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100 to 185 (49 CFR 100-185). Hazardous materials are such items as explosives, compressed gases, flammable or combustible liquids of all kinds, flammable solids, oxidizers, poisons, radioactive materials, and corrosive materials.

• Click here to be redirected to 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100-185 (49 CFR 100-185).
• Click here to be redirected to 49 CFR 172.101, which contains the complete Hazardous Materials Table.

These federal regulations hold the shipper (customer) responsible for the correct documentation, packaging, labeling, placarding, and marking of the hazardous cargo. Federal regulations require Young Brothers to screen shipments of hazardous materials for compliance with federal regulations.

To find out if a product is regulated as a hazardous material, look at the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the product under the section titled “Transportation Information.” (You can get an MSDS from the product’s manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor.)

Listed below are specific examples of hazardous material products. While these are the most common hazardous material products, there are still many others not included on this list.

Examples of Hazardous Materials (This list is not comprehensive. Please check 49 CFR Table 172.101, Appendix A and Appendix B):

• fireworks
• oxygen
• hazardous waste
• explosives
• ammonium nitrate
• automobiles
• ammunition
• paint
• epoxy products
• acetylene
• solvents
• poisons
• propane
• pesticides
• swimming pool treatment chemicals
• nitrogen
• herbicides
• any product under pressure
• Vikane
• x-ray equipment
• motorcycles
• gasoline
• acids
• some fertilizers
• diesel
• batteries
• road flares
• charcoal
• PCBs
• hot asphalt

To ship a hazardous material with Young Brothers, the customer must fill out a Young Brothers Hazardous Materials Shipping Certification form (along with the standard Young Brothers Bill of Lading required for non-containerized LCL cargo) and present it when tendering the cargo at the port of origin. This form is also available from the Customer Service Department in Honolulu, or from your local YB office on the neighbor islands. Information needed to fill out the YB Hazardous Materials Shipping Certification can be found in the MSDS section titled “Transportation Information.” Please make sure you and your agents are properly trained in accordance with 49 CFR 172.700 and can perform functions as described in 49 CFR Parts 172 for Shipping Papers, Marking, Labeling, and Placarding, and 49 CFR Part 173 for Packaging of hazmat cargo.

Young Brothers is required to reject any incorrect or incomplete shipping paper and accompanying cargo. We provide basic instructions on how to complete the Hazardous Materials Shipping Certification, but it is the shipper’s responsibility alone to make sure that the form and hazardous materials cargo tendered to Young Brothers is in compliance with 49 CFR 100-185.

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste is a specific type of hazardous material. When shipping hazardous waste, a customer must furnish a completed “Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest” along with the Young Brothers Hazardous Materials Shipping Certification, and Bill of Lading. Please obtain the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest from your hazardous waste generator or contractor. Please include Young Brothers’ EPA identification number (HIR000060046), along with the customer’s own EPA identification number, on the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest.

Non-Hazardous Waste

Used oil is not considered a “hazardous material,” but its transportation is regulated by the State of Hawaii, Department of Health. Therefore, all used oil shipments must be accompanied by a “Non-Hazardous Waste Manifest”, along with a Young Brothers Bill of Lading. Please obtain the Non-Hazardous Waste Manifest from your waste generator or contractor. Customers must include the following information on both the Non-Hazardous Waste Manifest, as well as on the Bill of Lading:

1. YB’s EPA ID number (HIR000060046)
2. YB’s Used Oil Permit number (UO-013-11); and
3. Customer’s own EPA ID number.

For further information

If you need further assistance, please call your local Young Brothers office.