Freight Forwarding to Alaska Made Easy

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Reliable Alaska Freight Services

Everything works differently in Alaska, including freight and logistics. With an experienced team that understands Alaska’s unique transportation environment—and a partnership with our DeWitt sister company, Royal Alaskan Movers—we provide comprehensive Alaska freight forwarding solutions to businesses across all industries.

Shipping to Alaska requires specialized knowledge, strong relationships, and careful coordination. Our team understands the logistics challenges that come with moving freight to and within Alaska and works closely with trusted partners on the ground to ensure freight moves smoothly from origin to final destination

Full-Service Alaska Freight Forwarders

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Ocean freight: Less-than Container Load

Ocean Freight: Full Container Load (FCL)

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Look to the Alaska Experts

Doing business in Alaska comes with its own unique challenges. Since 1991, we’ve moved cargo within Jones Act lanes—including Guam, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico—quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
Our team focuses specifically on these markets. We understand the regulations, vessel schedules, port operations, and final-mile logistics that impact freight movement in Jones Act locations. This expertise allows us to anticipate challenges, coordinate with trusted partners, and keep freight moving reliably.
Over the years, we’ve leveraged this experience to move cargo to some of the most remote and challenging destinations in the world, both domestically and internationally.

Approved Alaska Terminal

2216 N Post Rd.

Anchorage, AK 99501

Our Anchorage Freight Terminal – Your Trusted Alaska Freight Partner

Our terminal is located just a few miles from the Port of Anchorage and a short drive from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). We can drop off and pick up both your ocean freight and air freight with ease.

In Alaska, a state where final-mile delivery comes with big challenges (and costs!), Approved delivers. Our partnership with Royal Alaskan Movers gives us the expertise and reach to pick up and deliver anywhere in Alaska. We can even offer inside delivery, white glove, and installation services.

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Look to the Jones Act Experts

Doing business in a Jones Act location like Alaska comes with its own unique challenges. Since 1991, we’ve moved cargo within Jones Act lanes—including Guam, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico—quickly, easily, and cost-effectively. We’ve leveraged this expertise to move cargo to the most remote and challenging places in the world, both domestically and internationally.

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ALASKA FREIGHT

Your All-in-One Solution for Freight Forwarding in Alaska

Why deal with multiple providers? We offer a full suite of Alaska freight shipping services, handling everything from small parcels to LTL shipping to Alaska and oversized cargo.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska Freight

Freight moves to and around Alaska by a couple of different modes:

Within each of these modes, you’ll find a few different providers who specialize in Alaska freight.

Which mode you ultimately select will depend on the commodity you’re shipping and the origin and destination for your freight, among other factors. Our Alaska freight experts would be happy to put together the right plan for your Alaska freight. Just reach out to start a complimentary quote.

Yes, Alaska Airlines offers cargo services to and from Alaska, along with Swissport, Delta, and United. Other airlines also fly cargo to Alaska in the belly of passenger planes.

By the way, did you know that Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is one of the busiest cargo airports in the world? Its location makes it an ideal stop-over point for flights coming from Asia, so it frequently ranks in the top 10 internationally. Domestically, only Memphis (MEM), a FedEx hub, outranks it.

For small parcels, USPS, FedEx, UPS, and DHL all ship to Alaska.

For freight, there are a number of ocean, air, truck, and rail providers that move freight to Alaska. Which one is right for your shipment depends on what you’re shipping—and where. Reach out to one of our team members for a quote. We’re happy to go into the specifics with you.

Moving items to Alaska presents more challenges than shipping within the lower 48. For starters, only 18% of Alaska’s communities are accessible by road. Additionally, only about 31% of Alaska’s public roads are paved. Add to that the harsh operating conditions, especially during winter—and the higher operating costs that providers in Alaska have to deal with—and it starts to become clear why shipping to Alaska can be an expensive undertaking.

Federal limits restrict a gross vehicle weight (which includes the tractor, trailer, and the load) to 80,000 pounds, with a 20,000-pound weight limit on a single axle and 34,000 pounds on a tandem axle group. Loads in excess of these limits require special permits.

Ultimately, this usually means the maximum weight limit for an FTL load is usually around 42,000-45,000 pounds.

You can ship as many as 24-26 pallets in an FTL shipment. If you’re looking for assistance in making your full truckload shipments as cost effective as possible, reach out to one of our experts. We’ll connect you with an efficient solution that makes the most of each truckload you send.

It’s usually most efficient to ship your freight LTL when you’re moving as many as six pallets. However, to know for sure, reach out to one of our experts. We’ll take into account the freight you’re shipping, your preferred timeline, and your budget, and we’ll put together the right solution.

While LTL shipping may be more expensive on a per-unit basis, it’s an economical choice when you don’t have a full load. In other words, the absolute cost of an LTL shipment is lower, even though the per-unit cost may be higher. If you’re looking for ways to reduce your freight bills, our experts would be happy to take a holistic look at your transportation needs and craft a solution.

Drayage involves moving freight over limited distances, often from a port to a warehouse or from one mode of transportation to another (seaport to rail spur, for example). In contrast, over-the-road freight transportation (FTL or LTL) can involve much longer distances and utilizes a variety of equipment.

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