AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoShipping: Honolulu-based Matson christened Makua, the first of three LNG-fueled Aloha-class containerships in an approximately $1 billion investment to expand its fleet. Hawaiʻi Brands: Hawaiian Bros signed a deal to develop 52 Florida restaurants, while L&L Hawaiian Barbecue plans five locations in Alberta, Canada, starting in 2027. Agriculture: Dole will end its Oʻahu coffee-farm operations as Maui’s Mahi Pono plans a major expansion of avocado production. Energy: Hawaiian Electric is seeking approval for a 20-megawatt Pulehu solar farm on Maui, projected to power 10,000 homes. Airlines: Hawaiian Airlines is cutting 13 more nonunion jobs amid a costly outlook for holiday travel. Construction & Recovery: Lahaina’s first commercial rebuild is underway on Front Street; tariffs have added $314,000 to the planned West Maui fire station project.
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