Alaska Transportation News

Carlile Transportation is the premier Alaska-based transportation and supply chain partner. Carlile was established in 1980 to service Alaska’s retail, oil and gas, mining, construction, and commercial fishing industries.

In addition to providing complete logistics solutions for Alaska’s supply chain, Carlile also provides shipping solutions for Alaska’s consumers and businesses. As a premium provider of sea, road, and air freighting services with multiple locations both in Alaska and beyond", Carlile provides customers with swift market access and immediate access to Alaska’s full range of products.

ANCHORAGE – Carlile Transportation is fueling the 41st running of the Iron Dog Snowmobile race. Unique challenges are nothing new to Alaska’s leading logistics and transportation company which is why Carlile is a 23-year sponsor of the world’s longest, toughest snowmobile race. Carlile’s sponsorship totals $7,500 in cash and in-kind donations for shipping snowmachines and...

What is Multimodal Transportation?

Updated: August 21, 2024 Multimodal transport combines two or more methods of transportation, or “modes.” Each mode of transportation–over air, sea, and land–has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Rather than depend on one method, multimodal shipping uses two or more. The main benefit is efficiency. Multimodal logistics reduce transport costs while optimizing lead times and reducing...

How to Use MyConnect to Ship Your Package to Alaska

Table of Contents Introduction What is MyConnect? How MyConnect Ships to Alaska MyConnect Features & Benefits Ship to Alaska in 3 Easy Steps How Carlile MyConnect Can Help We all know the struggle. You find the perfect item online, only to discover that the retailer doesn’t ship to Alaska. It’s a common issue that many...

The Top 10 Things You Need to Include on Your Bill of Lading

Table of Contents Introduction Shipper and Consignee Information Freight Forwarder and Carrier Information Date of Shipment Purchase Order or Reference Number Description of Goods Harmonized System (HS) Codes Shipping Terms and Freight Payment Terms Special Instructions or Handling Requirements Signature and Date Declaration of Value Frequently Asked Questions How do you fill out a bill...

The Beginner’s Guide to Alaska Freight Forwarding

Table of Contents Understanding Freight Forwarding Why Alaska Freight Forwarding Can Be Complex Simplifying Alaska Freight Forwarding for Beginners Benefits of Using Package Forwarding Services for Alaskan Freight Forwarding Choosing the Right Freight Forwarding Partner: Carlile Key Takeaways Freight forwarding is the backbone that supports the seamless movement of goods across vast distances, ensuring that...


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