Carlile Transportation will be increasing our rates effective November 21, 2022 In response to the announced general rate increase by Tote Maritime Alaska, coupled with increased costs across our industry, Carlile Transportation will be increasing our rates effective November 21, 2022. Carlile continues to invest in key areas to keep pace with the Alaskan...
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TOTE Maritime Alaska’s General Rate Increase
October 13, 2022
October 7, 2022 Dear TOTE Maritime Alaska Customers, TOTE Maritime Alaska has filed a General Rate Increase (GRI) of 7% to be effective Sunday, November 6, 2022. This rate action was filed with the United States Surface Transportation Board in Washington, D.C. The GRI filing applies to STB TOTE tariffs 101-A, 202-B,...
A Day in the Life of an Alaskan Truck Driver
September 9, 2022
Alaska has two oceans, three seas, 3,000 rivers, and 3 million lakes. Despite being the largest land-sized state, only 20 percent of Alaska is accessible by road. The Alaska supply chain requires unique and customized logistics for distribution. Just as individuals use boats and seaplanes to travel to remote communities throughout the state, supply chain...
PODCAST: Carlile Transportation Makes a Bison-Size Move
August 25, 2022
Carlile Transportations Senior Account Manager Elinor Harrington, sat down for a podcast with Steve Grossmith of Global Logistics to discuss the unique requirements required to move 28 wood bison across interior Alaska. Carlile Transportation has been working with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and Alaska Wild Conservation Center to deploy wood bison back...
End Your Job Search and Start Your Career at Carlile
August 23, 2022
At Carlile Transportation, we value safety, reliability, and dedication and seek people who share our love for Alaska. We are the industry leaders bringing innovative solutions to the complex supply chain and shipping logistics industry. We look for pride, integrity, grit, and approachability in every one of our employees. You may be familiar with our...
Supply chain logistics are the backbone of many different industries. For instance, the manufacturing process cannot exist without supply chain logistics. Various materials must be sourced from suppliers and brought to the factory to create a product. The manufacturing process would grind to a halt without supply chain logistics. The food industry is another excellent...
SHIPPING DELAY INFORMATION: Due to a mechanical issue, the northbound voyage 22113, scheduled for departure on July 20, 2022, has been canceled. Northbound voyage 22115 will continue as scheduled on Friday, July 22. Tote is expected to return to two sailings next week. Our team at Carlile is working diligently to minimize the impact of...
If you’re looking to move goods to or from Alaska, you’ll need to be aware of the unique challenges that come with shipping in Alaska. For one, the terrain can be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re driving a freight truck. There are also size and weight regulations in place for trucks traveling in Alaska,...
What Are Cold Chain Logistics?
April 27, 2022
Cold chain logistics is a critical part of the supply chain for any company that produces or sells temperature-sensitive goods. It can be a complex process, but it is important to understand how cold chain logistics work. In this post, we will discuss the basics of cold chain logistics and what we do to keep...
The Top 3 Challenges for Freight Logistics
February 3, 2022
Freight logistics are essential to the proper function of a healthy supply chain. With so many moving parts and systems that need to work together as cleanly as possible, it’s natural to expect some big challenges. In the state of Alaska, we experience even bigger challenges. Unreliable Supply Freight logistics systems exist because wholesale goods...