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Alaska Freight Forwarding Experts Based in Anchorage

Complete Alaska Freight Solutions

Looking for reliable Alaska freight forwarding services? Royal Alaskan Movers delivers seamless, end-to-end freight solutions throughout the state. Whether you need freight moved to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kodiak, or the North Slope, our experienced team ensures timely and secure transport.

We specialize in freight forwarding to Alaska from Seattle and other key mainland hubs. Whether you’re coordinating LTL shipping to Alaska, full truckloads, or consolidated freight, we tailor each move to your needs—by air, road, or barge.

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Your Trusted Partner for Freight to Alaska

With a strategic location in Anchorage, we are ideally positioned to manage Alaska freight services across every region of the state. From Southeast to the Arctic, our team manages all aspects of your Alaska freight journey, including local transport, logistics coordination, and secure warehousing.

Alaska fast freight solutions with time-critical delivery
Freight forwarder Seattle to Alaska connections
Fully integrated air and land forwarding across Alaska
Specialized handling for remote or off-road destinations

Anchorage-Based Freight Forwarder with Statewide Reach

Address: 2216 N Post Rd, Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone: (907) 312-1355

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Ocean and Air Freight Forwarding in Alaska

Ocean Freight

Whether you need LCL or FCL solutions, we’ll tailor a solution to your budget. We go beyond the port to deliver your freight anywhere in Alaska. With our resources and knowledge, we make ocean cargo to Alaska seamless.

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Air Freight

Remote communities across Alaska often rely on air service for fast, dependable freight. Our expert planners coordinate air forwarding in Alaska, ensuring your freight gets where it needs to go—on time and intact.

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Specialized Alaska Freight Services

WAREHOUSING

Trust Royal Alaskan Movers for secure storage that keeps your freight safe until you need it. We’re ready to receive, assemble, house, and deliver almost any kind of freight with an eye focused squarely on safety and security.

DRAYAGE

We offer short-distance pickup and delivery for drayage services in Alaska. Our local teams know the fastest and safest way to move your freight while navigating Alaska’s challenging terrain.

INSTALLATION

We deliver complete freight solutions, including white glove installation and assembly. FF&E installations, O&I moves, and medical equipment moves/assembly/disassembly projects all fall squarely in our wheelhouse.

TRUCKING

Some Alaska trucking companies can only take you as far as the ports. With our owned fleet—and multimodal resources—we can assist with door-to-door service anywhere in
Alaska for both pickups
and deliveries

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What Can We Move?

We support Alaska freight forwarding for freight of all sizes

Freight of All Sizes and Shapes – FCL and LCL

Full containers and full truckloads (FCL/FTL). Less-than-container loads and consolidations (LCL/LTL). Oversized and overweight freight. Hazardous freight, including batteries. Freight that requires special handling. We can move it all—and we can get it anywhere in Alaska.

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Heavy Equipment

Moving heavy equipment in Alaska can be a challenge. We transport all kinds of equipment—even oversized and overweight items—anywhere in Alaska. We also offer storage solutions to hold your items until you need them on site.

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Medical Equipment

Our experts handle all types of medical equipment: MRIs, X-ray machines, CT and PET systems, pathology labs, and more. The Royal Alaskan team delivers end-to-end services, including freight forwarding, delivery, installation, removal, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska Freight

How Does Freight Get to Alaska?

A significant portion of freight gets to Alaska via ocean freight and air freight. Additionally, freight headed for Alaska arrives over the road via the ALCAN highway.

To learn more about how freight moves to Alaska—and gets where it needs to go—check out our article, 5 Must-Knows for Shipping Alaska Freight.

Who Hauls Freight to Alaska? What Trucking Companies Ship to Alaska?

A number of different carriers move over-the-road freight to Alaska over the ALCAN highway. Other carriers move freight via air and sea.

Choosing the right carrier depends on the type of freight you’re shipping, as well as the origin and destination points for your cargo. In some cases, ocean freight might be a better choice for Alaska-bound cargo.

Our experts can help you find the right solution for your payload—and your budget. Just reach out for a complimentary quote from our team.

Can You Ship LTL to Alaska?

Yes, LTL shipping is available to Alaska, as is LCL shipping via ocean freight.

Keep in mind that 82% of Alaska communities are not accessible by road, and not all providers provide door-to-door service in Alaska. Before you choose a freight provider, make sure to ask about the available pick-up and delivery options to ensure the provider you choose can meet your needs.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Ship to Alaska?

When you’re shipping small parcels, the USPS flat-rate Priority Mail boxes offer you great bang for your buck. However, for anything larger, ocean freight tends to offers the cheapest solution for moving freight to Alaska.

The only way to know for sure, though, is to get a quote.

How Much Does Shipping to Alaska Cost?

When you’re moving a container to Alaska, the ocean freight starts at around ~$6,700 to move a 40′ container from the Port of Tacoma to the Port of Anchorage (not including drayage/trucking, loading, or unloading services). However, your final rate will depend on a number of different factors, including the services you request and the type of freight you’re moving.

To get a better handle on the cost, check out our article How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Container to or from Alaska?

Why Do So Many Companies Not Ship to Alaska?

Alaska is a challenging destination for deliveries. It’s a remote state far removed from the lower 48. Additionally, 82% of Alaska communities are not accessible by road, which means deliveries have to travel by boat or plane, and then get moved by truck to their final destination. As a result, shipping to Alaska can be expensive, so many companies opt simply not to offer the option.

Why Is It So Expensive to Ship to Alaska?

As with many other remote destinations, items that move to Alaska have to travel far distances. Additionally, carriers have more limited options for delivering items in Alaska, since many communities aren’t on the Alaska Highway System. As a result, some items have to be delivered by boat and plane, which only further adds to the difficulty of delivering items in Alaska—and the cost.

Why Is It Difficult to Ship to Alaska?

Alaska’s remoteness—combined with its largely wild and untouched landscape—makes it difficult for many items to reach their final destination in Alaska. Getting items to Alaska’s ports is relatively easy, especially for experienced freight providers.

However, moving freight to Alaska’s more remote destinations is a challenge that not every provider is equipped to handle. Our team leverages all modes of transportation—over-the-road, ocean, and air freight—to move items all over Alaska, both to metropolitan areas like Fairbanks, Juneau, and Anchorage and isolated communities.

What Is the Best Way to Ship to Alaska?

The best way to ship to Alaska is to match the mode of transportation and the carrier with your shipping needs:

For small parcels, USPS, UPS, and FedEx are well equipped to handle Alaska deliveries.
For freight, ocean freight, air freight, and over-the-road freight options are all available for Alaska destinations. The best mode will depend on 1) how fast you need your freight to move, 2) your budget, and 3) the freight itself, since not all freight is suited for all modes.

Our team would be happy to help you choose the best way to move your freight to, from, or within Alaska. Just reach out for a complimentary quote to get started