Matson Inc (NYSE: MATX), a leading ocean transportation and logistics provider, saw its stock price soar by 5.97% on October 31, 2024, following the company's impressive third-quarter earnings report and upbeat outlook for the remainder of the year.
The company reported a significant increase in consolidated operating income, rising by $110.2 million year-over-year to $242.3 million. This strong performance was driven primarily by higher freight rates in the China and domestic trade lanes, which boosted the Ocean Transportation segment's operating income by $108.7 million.
Additionally, Matson's Logistics segment also contributed to the positive results, with operating income increasing by $1.5 million to $15.4 million. This growth was attributed to higher contributions from supply chain management and transportation brokerage services.
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