BOLSTERING BISON: CARLILE TO TRANSPORT MORE THAN TWO DOZEN OF NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST ANIMALS ANCHORAGE – Carlile Transportation, an Alaska shipping company, is working in partnership with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) on the latest phase of a major wood bison restoration project that has been in the works for several decades....
Have you ever ordered something from a retailer only to find out that they don’t ship to Alaska? The reality is that it’s much more difficult to ship to the northernmost state than you might think. There are a lot of challenges that come with shipping to Alaska that can really hinder the process for...
Updated: September 4, 2024 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. The top four are weather, road conditions, terrain, and Alaskan size and weight restriction. The terrain can be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re driving a...
Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about FTL and LTL shipping! What is FTL Shipping? Full Truckload (FTL) shipping is when you need the use of an entire truck to transport your goods. This is a great option if you have a large shipment that needs to be delivered quickly. FTL is...
A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain. It begins with the producer of perishable goods and ends with the consumer. Warehouses, transportation, & storage facilities must maintain a specific temperature range to keep the product’s quality intact. This process helps preserve goods sensitive to temperature shifts. What is a Cold Chain? A cold chain...
Elinor Harrington, senior account executive of Carlile Transportation, is recognized as Member of the Year by the state chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). The organization is dedicated to helping women succeed in the construction industry. The Member of the Year award was established to recognize the outstanding efforts of...
Heavy haul shipping is a vital part of the economy that remains somewhat of a mystery to many people. What exactly is heavy freight shipping, and how does it operate differently from standard shipping? How do the unique challenges of different landscapes impact heavy haul logistics? These are questions that we will address in this...
The US Department of Defense is just like any large organization in that it often needs to move large amounts of large things from one part of the country to the other. There are also a few ways in which they are unlike other organizations with shipping needs, which is when an expert like Carlile...
Freight forwarding is a service that organizes tasks for moving cargo from location to location across the world. Typically, this process involves sending freight to a port, completing customs documentation, drayage to another terminal or consignee, ensuring it arrives safely and on time. Because logistics from, say, the lower 48 states to Alaska, can...
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. Key Challenges in Freight Logistics Freight logistics face several...
