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5 Must-Haves in an Alaska Warehousing Partner

Moving goods and inventory around Alaska can feel like a challenge. Remote locations, a limited highway system, seasonal challenges, and other regional hurdles can all complicate Alaska logistics. However, the right Alaska warehousing partner can add significant ease to your warehousing activities, including your deconsolidation, pick and pack, distribution, and storage functions. If you’re looking for an Alaska warehousing provider to assist with moving your goods and inventory where they need to go, we’ve assembled a list of must-haves. By choosing a partner with all of these capabilities, you’ll find a warehousing provider who can simplify and streamline your Alaska logistics, saving you time, hassle,...

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Alaska Trucking: Your Complete Guide to Over-the-Road Freight

Trucking plays a vital role in Alaska. It puts essentials like groceries, clothing, gear, and other supplies in the hands of Alaska’s residents. It also transports the inventory, supplies, materials, and equipment that keep Alaska’s businesses moving forward and power the state’s economy. If you’re doing business in Alaska, knowing the ins and outs of trucking will help you move your freight quickly and easily. We’ll show you what you need to know to keep your business operations running smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. There’s no question: Moving goods around Alaska can be a challenge. 82% of Alaska’s communities are not accessible by road, and Alaska’s...

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Moving Between Alaska & California? Must-Knows for a Simple Relocation

Last Updated: July 18, 2024 Although they’re thousands of miles apart, Alaska and California share some key similarities. As the largest and third-largest U.S. states by land area, both Alaska and California offer plenty of room to move around. Additionally, incredible scenery—and the potential for adventures on land, in the mountains, and on the water—characterize life in both states. If you’re planning a move between Alaska and California, we’ll help you make a smooth transition. Below, we’ll give you a lay of the land so you can compare life in both states and prepare for your move. Then, we’ll offer you our tips for a...

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Effortless Cross-Border Shipping: Your Guide to Freight Shipping Between Alaska and Canada

More than $1 billion in goods passes between Alaska and Canada annually. That includes:  $596 million in goods exported to Canada from Alaska $753 million in goods imported to Alaska from Canada If you’re planning to join this critical flow of cross-border commerce, we’ll walk you through the ins and outs of moving freight between Alaska and Canada. Logistically, both regions experience similar challenges: harsh winters and isolated regions with less-developed infrastructure. Additionally, moving freight between Alaska and Canada involves crossing an international border, which comes with its own set of paperwork and procedures. We’ll show you how to navigate all of these issues to...

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Downsizing or Transitioning to Assisted Living? Tips for a Smooth Senior Move in Alaska

For many seniors, there comes a time to transition to a smaller home or to assisted living. All moves come with a long list of to-dos, but senior moves come with a couple of extra considerations. Whether you’re a senior transitioning to a new living situation or a loved one helping a senior, we’ll offer you our tips for a stress-free senior move in Alaska. With these must-knows, you’ll be able to smooth the way for a simple senior relocation, avoid the common speed bumps, and establish a new home that’s perfect for spending those golden years. Senior Moving Tip #1: Understand That This Move...

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What Is the Pikka Project? And What Will It Mean for Alaska’s Economy & Transportation Industry?

The oil and gas industry supports an estimated 16% of Alaska’s jobs, and the Pikka Project on Alaska’s North Slope is fast becoming a major contributor to that number. Along with other oil and gas ventures in the state, including the Willow Project, the Pikka Project is projected to create thousands of jobs during its construction phase. Each of these jobs further boosts the Alaska economy. In fact, research suggests that each dollar earned in Alaska oil and gas job wages supports $4 in other wages in the state. In addition to its contributing to Alaska’s economy, the Pikka Project is also poised to buoy...

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