## Overview ## Context(s) @craig_1954 - Shipping was vital for Hawaii's economy due to its distance from markets. Efficient ocean transportation was essential. - In 1907, Castle & Cooke and other agencies partnered with Captain Matson to form the Matson Navigation Company. - This created a steamship line controlled locally in Hawaii rather than absentee owners. - Matson ships raw sugar in bulk directly from Hawaii, pioneering bulk handling. - During WWI, other shipping lines departed Hawaii for more lucrative Atlantic trade, demonstrating the importance of a Hawaii-based line. - The close relationship between sugar industry and Matson enabled innovations like bulk handling. - Matson also plays a role in economic diversification through tourism and exporting new products. In summary, the agencies recognized that owning their own shipping line was crucial for Hawaii's economy and growth. Forming Matson Navigation allowed control, stability, and innovations tailored to Hawaii's needs. The speech highlights how vital transportation was for the agency system's development. ## Causes ## Effects ## Responses @mccarthy_1964 on stockpiling @furr.otagaki_1963 > The non-range or feed-lot type of livestock industry in Hawaii depends to a large extent on imported feedstuffs to meet the greater proportions of the nutrient needs for the production of beef. ==During normal times, inshipment of feedstuffs from the continental United States and from foreign countries provides adequate supply for day-to-day operation. During periods of emergencies, such as a drought, a maritime strike, or a nuclear or conventional war, Hawaii may be cut off from sources of supply of a great proportion of its food and other essentials. The livestock industry must be pre pared to face the problem of feed shortage, because the State's warehouse and grain storage facilities are limited to handle only a 60- to 90-day supply of feedstuffs.== This circular has been prepared to help meet some emergencies, including prolonged drought conditions on the range, with a minimum loss of production. Suggested emergency rations have been categorized for two classes of livestock, (1) pen fed beef cattle and (2) range beef cattle. The producer of these animals should try to use maximum amounts of all available local feeds to compensate for the shortage of normal imports of grains arid protein concentrates. ## Lasting Effects --- ### Key Lit ![[Length of Maritime Strikes Affecting Hawaii, 1946-1962 (@mccarthy_1964).png]] [[1936-1937 Maritime Strike]] @mccarthy_1964 [[@kumagai.kopper_2009]] [[@cady_1937]] @cady_1937 Governor Quinn's Affidavit of 4/6/62 Declaring a State of Emergency - see newspapers.com clippings - sdfs ### Timeline of Dock Strikes >90 Days [[1936-1937 Maritime Strike]] 1947 - [Strike reflection on sefl-sufficiency](https://www.newspapers.com/article/hawaii-tribune-herald-strike-reflection/173665636/) 1948 [[1949 Great Hawaiian Dock Strike]] 1971 mentioned in @jonish.peterson_1973 ## Recent Dock Strikes ### 2004 Tug Boat Strike Starts July 1, 2004 https://www.thegardenisland.com/2004/07/02/news/tug-workers-strike-hits-kauai/ Ends July 4, 2004 https://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2004/Jul/04/ln/ln02a.html https://archives.starbulletin.com/2004/07/02/news/story1.html https://www.upi.com/Archives/2004/07/04/Hawaii-tugboat-strike-settled/1241088913600/ https://archives.starbulletin.com/2004/07/05/news/story1.html https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/1983934/strike-over-barges-set-sail-despite-holiday/