Shipping to Alaska

Span Alaska provides over-the-water shipping of freight twice weekly via containership, or weekly via barge, from the Port of Tacoma, Washington to the Port of Anchorage, Alaska. Our expert logistics team then uses rail, road, and/or air to deliver your freight to its final destination within Alaska.

Span Alaska also offers twice weekly Freeze and Chill refrigerated cargo services for perishable and heat sensitive commodities to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla/Palmer, Kenai, Kodiak and their surrounding communities. Please reach out to our team to learn more about our fast and dependable cold chain offering.

Have LTL (less than truck load) or LCL (less than container load) freight? Not a problem. We move more LTL and LCL freight than any other carrier in Alaska. Get a quick and free quote for shipping to Alaska today.

Containership Service (Matson) from Port of Tacoma to Anchorage (4 – 5 days)

  • Departs Wednesday and Friday nights
  • Deadline for freight arrival to Auburn, WA is noon on Wednesdays or Fridays
  • Freight is shipped using flatbeds and 40' and 45' containers
  • Expert logistics move your freight to its final Alaska destination – including Soldotna, Homer, Palmer, Wasilla, as well as points north including Fairbanks and North Pole

Barge service (AML) from Port of Tacoma to Anchorage (11 – 14 days)

  • A more economical option, barge departure is on Tuesdays, contact Span Alaska for sail dates at 1-800-257-7726
  • Deadline for freight arrival to Auburn, WA is noon on Mondays
  • Barge service is a cost-effective alternative for non-time-sensitive items, as well as over-wide and over-height bulky items
  • Containers are 20', 40', or 53' in length
  • Expert freight forwarding options get your shipment to its final Alaska destination

Barge service (AML) from Port of Tacoma to Juneau, Alaska (6 – 7 days)

  • Departs Wednesdays and Fridays
  • Deadline for freight arrival to Auburn, WA is 4:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Freight forwarding logistics include final delivery to Juneau and other Southeast locations including Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, Haines, and Petersburg

Span Alaska offers KFF (keep from freezing) options from the end of September through the middle of April depending on the weather.

We serve all points in Alaska. Please contact your local Span Alaska office, or call 1-800-257-7726 for schedules and cut-offs to other Alaska destinations.

Free Shipment Alert Service

We’ll send you an e-mail or fax on the morning after sailing to confirm that your freight has sailed and to give you an estimated date of delivery. It’s available in two different formats and lists your supplier’s name, your purchase order number, shipment weight, and other details. Please contact your local Span Alaska office and speak with your Account Manager or call 1-800-257-7726 to set up.