China trades were good to Matson in 2021.

The Hawaiian container ship owner reported earnings after the close on Thursday, posting a $395m profit for the fourth quarter and a $927m profit for the full year — a massive jump from the $193m earned in 2020.

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Like in the second and third quarters, the company attributed the performance to demand for its China service.