Hawaii's Logistics Problem

An island economy a world away.

Key points:

• Hawaii's isolated location and the Jones Act create costly supply chain limitations that affect the state, resulting in significantly higher costs for goods compared to the U.S. mainland.

• In the past, Hawaii's aquaculture system was sustainable; however, the transition to cash crops like sugarcane and pineapples led to increased reliance on imports and economic difficulties.

• The state is now working to revitalize local food production, but it's a long-term investment.