Young Brothers' proposed increase of shipping rates and change of services

The Public Utilities Commission is holding public meetings about Young Brothers' proposed increase of shipping rates and change of services.

Big Island meetings are scheduled for the end of the month:
Kona

• Monday, January 27, 2020, 6:00 pm
• West Hawaii Civic Center
• Council Building A / County Council Chambers
• 74-5044 Ana Keohokalole Highway
• Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Hilo

• Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 5:30 pm
• Aupuni Center
• 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 1
• Hilo, HI 96720

Proposed changes include a 34% hike on most shipping methods next year, to support updating infrastructure.
For instance, a full dry container will cost $250.50 more.  (info taken from the YB fact sheet)

The two most recent public notices can be found at:

• http://htbyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019.01.13-Public-Meeting-Regarding-YB-Rate-Case-NAW.pdf
• http://htbyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019.01.07-Public-Comments-Regarding-YB-Rate-Case-NAW-KWHE-HLO.pdf

The shipment of goods including produce, plant materials, cattle, and equine, may be affected by the proposed changes.

If you are unable to attend but want to submit testimony or get further information, the contact for the Big Island Public Utilities Commission is:

PUC Hawai'i District Office
688 Kinoole St, #106-A
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808-974-4533
Fax: 808-974-4534
puc@hawaii.gov
https://puc.hawaii.gov

Contact for the Division of Consumer Advocacy
P.O. Box 541
Honolulu, HI 96809
dca@dcca.hawaii.gov
Phone: 808-586-2800
Fax: 808-586-2780