The Aloha class is a pair of cargo ships built by Philly Shipyard for Matson.
[1] In October 2015, the ceremonial first steel cutting took place, with both ships to be built roughly in parallel until their deliveries in late 2018.
[2] The first vessel, Daniel K. Inouye, was christened on 30 June 2018, though outfitting work continued until late in the year.
[5] The second ship, Kaimana Hila, was christened on 9 March 2019,[6] and entered service in August.
[7] Matson operates both ships from continental United States ports to Hawaii and Guam.