DOT Harbors say they are unsure they can accommodate a new shipper, but the fact is, the same amount of cargo is being brought into Honolulu; it will just be divided among more carriers. DOT's reply begs the question about their [in]ability to objectively evaluate and support port interests, or more importantly, their allegiances to existing shippers. Why again are they fronting $850M for a new container terminal? (Reposted from https://www.facebook.com/Port-of-Hawaii-Friends-of)