As any business owner or manager in Alaska will tell you, you have to understand the challenges of logistics and transportation in such a vast and remote state. LTL transportation, or less-than-truckload transportation, is an efficient and cost-effective solution that can benefit your business in numerous ways. In this post, we will discuss the advantages...
Many retailers do not offer shipping to remote areas, such as Alaska, via consumer parcel-delivery services, such as USPS, FedEx and UPS. Package forwarding is a service provided by large-cargo shipping companies, such as Carlile, to receive packages in the Lower 48 and bring them to the 907. It’s a great way for Alaskans to...
We are thrilled to be joining over 2,000 retail supply chain professionals at LINK2023 – A Supply Chain Conference held in Orlando, Florida. This highly-anticipated event is where the best in the supply chain industry come together to learn, network, and share industry-leading trends. It’s an opportunity to gain valuable insights into how leading retailers...
Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for retailers. Online sales are booming, and stores are packed with shoppers looking for deals. This increase in activity can put a lot of pressure on shipping companies to ensure packages arrive on time. There are two main classes of load types retailers use to...
Truck driving in Alaska is a rewarding career, both in terms of salary and the unique opportunities for the adventure it provides. However, it also provides some unique challenges. The most important of these is that drivers must be prepared to handle extreme weather and road conditions. If you’ve decided to pursue a career in...
Hazmat placards are something that we’ve all probably seen at some point or another while driving on a highway, or even around town. But what are they exactly? In this blog post, we’ll be discussing a summary of what you need to know about hazmat placards – what they are, what they’re used for, and...
Carlile (Government Services) is awarded a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) for transportation and logistics services in support of relief efforts following major disasters and emergencies. Carlile will provide a full range of transportation and logistics services to FEMA in their efforts to help Alaskans when help...
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...
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,...
Holiday shopping in Alaska can be tough, especially if you’re somebody who buys the bulk of your gifts online. That’s because it’s difficult to find retailers who ship to Alaska, meaning you’ll have to figure out alternative shipping logistics for shipping holiday gifts to Alaska. Luckily, MyConnect, Carlile’s retail package forwarding to Alaska service, is...
