HONOLULU – Fitch Ratings affirmed today that it has upgraded the Hawaii Department of Transportation Harbors Division’s (“Harbors Division”) revenue bonds Series 2010 A and 2010 B rating to ‘AA-’ from ‘A+’ and revised its Outlook to Stable from Positive. This is the second revenue bond rating upgrade Fitch has issued for the Harbors Division ...
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Project enhances efficiencies, supports economic growth, provides job opportunities Gov. David Ige and the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division broke ground today for the Kapālama Container Terminal project — the largest capital improvement project in the history of Hawai‘i’s commercial harbor system. “I’m proud to say the construction of the Kapālama Container Terminal ...
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HILO — The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Harbors Division, celebrated the blessing of Hilo Harbor’s newly completed Pier 4 cargo wharf project, the Pier 1 cargo yard and passenger terminal improvements. The projects are designed to increase operational space and increase cargo handling efficiencies. The improvements to the passenger terminal will create a more ...
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HDOT makes new terminal allocations, selects contractor for Kapalama Container Terminal Project HONOLULU – – Gov. David Ige and the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division announced a key decision on the allocation of cargo yard space at Honolulu Harbor. The decision comes as the first phase of construction for the highly anticipated Kapalama ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is tasked with the essential role of ensuring safe transportation facilities for the citizens of Hawaii as well as the millions of visitors to the Islands each year. HDOT also plays another critical role – that of a trustee of the State’s environmental resources which requires it ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (“HDOT”) is tasked with ensuring that the State of Hawaii’s transportation facilities including its airports and harbors are run in a way that protects the safety and well-being of its citizenry. These facilities play a vital role in the life and economy of the State. Currently, 80% of ...
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HONOLULU – Governor David Ige stands committed to implement the terms of the Paris Agreement and Aloha Tower shines green tonight in a show of Hawaii’s continued support of the goals of the 2015 accord to mitigate global warming. Aloha Tower will be illuminated in green for one week, starting tonight. Yesterday, Governor Ige signed ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is illuminating iconic Aloha Tower in red to celebrate the 34th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (May 7-13), which unites communities across the country to celebrate what travel means to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being. “We are proud to celebrate National Travel and Tourism ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Harbors Division invites the community to a meeting to learn more about the improvements being proposed in the Kaumalapau Harbor Development Plan. This Plan will provide guidance to the long-term development of the harbor and public input is welcome. The meeting is scheduled at the following time ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Harbors Division invites the community to a meeting to learn more about the improvements being proposed in the Kalaeloa Harbor Fuel Pier and Harbor Improvements Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This EIS will analyze potential impacts of the construction and use of harbor improvements. Public input is ...
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