Department of Transportation

Revenue bond rating raised based on tariff increase history, coverage, and liquidity HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division received notification that S&P Global Ratings raised its long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) to ‘AA-‘ from ‘A+’ on Hawaii’s harbor system revenue bonds issued for Hawaii Harbor Division. According to S&P Global ...
Read More HDOT Harbors Division bond rating upgraded by Standard & Poor’s

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Harbors Division invites the community to a public informational meeting regarding the relocation of the iHeart Radio Broadcast Tower, currently situated near the corner of Dillingham Boulevard and Kokea Street. The meeting is scheduled at the following time and location:  Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 Open House 4-6 ...
Read More Public Informational Meeting scheduled regarding the iHeart Radio media tower site selection project

Governor approves proposed wharfage fee increases, HDOT Harbors refinances bond debt to lower interest rates, reduce future debt service costs, maintains strong bond ratings to move project forward HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division kicked off the initial construction phase of the State’s Harbor Modernization Plan today with the announcement of ...
Read More Phase I construction bid release marks key milestone of statewide Harbor Modernization Plan

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Harbors Division dedicated newly constructed piers and upgraded facilities at Piers 12 and 15 that will relocate the Clean Islands Council (CIC) and Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) vessels from Piers 19 and 20, in support of the highly anticipated development of the Kapalama Container Terminal. “This ...
Read More Dedication of new facilities for spill responders to support container terminal development

HONOLULU – The Highways, Harbors and Airports Divisions within the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) are making preparations in advance of the severe weather forecast from Hurricanes Madeline and Lester, which are tracking toward the state. Residents and visitors should continue to monitor current conditions with the National Weather Service and media outlets. The public ...
Read More HDOT preparations underway in advance of storms Madeline and Lester

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation, Harbors Division (HDOT), took the next step in making the highly anticipated Kapalama Container Terminal (KCT) a reality. The Department, along with elected officials and representatives of the University of Hawaii (UH), conducted a blessing and key ceremony to formally convey the newly renovated Pier 35 facility to ...
Read More Relocation of UH Marine Center makes way for Kapalama Container Terminal improvements

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to report the removal of a damaged dry dock vessel on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 which resulted in the clearing of Piers 40 and 41 in Honolulu Harbor where it was previously berthed. The dry dock named Kapilipono took on water and sunk in its ...
Read More Submerged dry dock successfully removed from Honolulu Harbor

HILO – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Harbors Division, celebrated the Pier 4 Project at Hilo Harbor with a groundbreaking and dedication/blessing ceremony earlier today. The project consists of multiple phases: dredging and construction of the Pier 4 Inter-Island Cargo Terminal, construction of the Inter-Island Cargo Terminal Facility–Container Yard, and Kumau Street Entrance Improvements. ...
Read More HDOT celebrates Pier 4 project with groundbreaking and dedication/blessing ceremony at Hilo Harbor

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Transportation Harbors Division recently completed beta testing Hawaii.PortCall.com, a web-based vessel scheduling system that went live on January 1, 2016. Hawaii.PortCall.com grants access to cruise line itinerary around the world to access open berths at Hawaii’s commercial ports years in advance. Itinerary planners can view the availability of berthing ...
Read More HDOT implements new scheduling system at State Harbors

KAHULUI – Based on feedback and input received from the Hana community the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will not proceed with the Hana Pier rehabilitation project. HDOT reviewed various options for rebuilding the pier and discussed the plans with the community. Given the opposition to the improvements HDOT will remove the Pier. The estimated ...
Read More Hana Pier to be removed following public opposition to improvement plan