The Hawaii Harbors Users Group has converted into an industry association with an expanded mission to promote the health and growth of Hawaii’s commercial harbors system and support users of harbors facilities.

As part of the restructuring, Gary North, former senior vice president of Matson Navigation Company, Inc., has been named Executive Director of the non-profit association that represents 15 companies and organizations that use Hawaii’s harbors. Mar Labrador, senior vice president and general manager of Horizon Lines, serves as Chair of the Board of Directors.
Rounding out the new HHUG leadership team are Co-Chairs Vic Angoco, vice president of Matson, and Douglas Won, vice president/area manager of Sause Bros., Inc. Glenn Hong, president and CEO of Young Brothers/Hawaiian Tug Barge, serves as Secretary/Treasurer.
HHUG was formed in 2005 to help the state identify and prioritize the improvement needs of Hawaii’s nine commercial harbors, through which the majority of all consumer goods enters the state. HHUG continues to work in partnership with the state to facilitate harbors upgrades but also has adopted a broader mission to support users of the state’s commercial harbor system through advocacy, compliance assistance and educational outreach.