The shipping company Pasha Group is hiring charter barges to reduce delays in deliveries to neighbor islands that resulted from a labor shortage Wednesday night and Thursday morning, Pasha spokeswoman Laurie LaGrange said.

LaGrange declined to comment on the reason for the labor shortage.

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, which represents dockworkers, was unavailable for comment.

LaGrange said dockworkers were back on the job Thursday afternoon, so Pasha was able to start offloading cargo.

Pasha said its Honolulu gate will operate from 6 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. today and on Saturday from 7 to 11:45 a.m.

It said special charter barges have been secured to reduce the delays for neighbor island cargo.

>> Kawaihae: Cargo will leave on a special charter barge today with estimated arrival on Saturday at 3 p.m.

>> Kahului: Cargo will depart on a special charter barge today with estimated arrival on Sunday at 7 a.m.

>> Nawiliwili: Cargo will go on a special charter barge Saturday with estimated arrival on Sunday at 7 p.m.

>> Hilo is expected to have no change in its schedule. All containers will leave Saturday with arrival on Monday.