Service Updates
Effective 4/1/2024 Span Alaska will charge a 3% processing surcharge for all credit card payments.
Matson Navigation has announced that effective March 3, 2024, the steamship fuel surcharge (FSC) to, and from, Central Alaska (inclusive of Kodiak and Dutch Harbor) will change to 22.5%.
Alaska Marine Lines has announced that effective March 3, 2024, the barge fuel surcharge (FSC) to, and from, Southeast Alaska points will change from 13.5% to 11.5%.
The Friday, February 23, Matson voyage MAC261N is delayed due to weather on its arrival into Anchorage.
Please be advised that the Wednesday, February 7, Matson MKD264S voyage will bypass Kodiak due to inclement weather.
Please be advised that the Friday, February 2, Matson voyage MAC259N is delayed due to weather on its arrival into Anchorage.
Please be advised that the Wednesday, January 31, Matson voyage MTC257N was delayed departing Tacoma.
Please be advised that the Friday, December 22, Matson voyage MKD260N was delayed for safety reasons due to severe weather encountered on its voyage to Anchorage.
Please be advised that the Friday, December 22, Matson voyage MKD260N will be delayed for safety reasons due to severe weather anticipated on its voyage to Anchorage.
Please be advised that the Wednesday, December 6, Matson voyage MTC252N has experienced a mechanical issue while in transit to Anchorage. While there was no impact to northbound transit time, a repair is required upon arrival at Anchorage.
Alaska Marine Lines has announced that effective December 10, 2023 the barge fuel surcharge (FSC) to, and from, Southeast Alaska points will change from 15.5% to 13.5%.
Please be advised that the Friday, December 1, Matson voyage MKD258N is delayed into Anchorage due to inclement weather in the Gulf of Alaska.
The ocean carriers servicing Alaska have recently filed for varying General Rate Increases (GRIs) up to 7.5% for the 2024 shipping season.
Please be advised that Matson Anchorage – MAC251N was delayed into Anchorage due to inclement weather in the Gulf of Alaska.
Please be advised that an ongoing Southcentral Alaska snowstorm is significantly impacting service in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Kenai.
Please review Span’s upcoming holiday schedule and Matson’s holiday sailing schedule
Alaska Marine Lines has announced that effective October 29, 2023 the barge fuel surcharge (FSC) to, and from, Southeast Alaska points will change from 19.0% to 15.5%.
Please be advised that Matson Anchorage – MAC248N is delayed into Anchorage due to inclement weather in the Gulf of Alaska.
Alaska Marine Lines has announced that effective October 15, 2023, the barge fuel surcharge (FSC) to, and from, Central Alaska will change to 29.62%.
As a regular part of our Alaska service, SPAN provides specialized equipment to protect your shipments from freezing. This year, the seasonal service will begin with the sailing of MTC247N, departing Tacoma on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
Matson Anchorage was delayed in its arrival and subsequent departure from Tacoma due to stormy weather and heavy seas in the Gulf of Alaska.
Please be advised that Matson Anchorage – MAC247N will be delayed into Anchorage due to a late shoal crossing.
Alaska Marine Lines SE Alaska sailing S3392 that departed Seattle Friday, September 22, 2023, is delayed due to a mechanical issue.
Please be advised that Matson Tacoma – MTC245N has been delayed into Anchorage due to a late shoal crossing.
Please be advised that Matson Anchorage – MAC246N was delayed into Anchorage due to a storm in the Gulf of Alaska.