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...
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.
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.
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...
What is Security Protective Service and How Does it Work?
February 22, 2022
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...
What is Freight Forwarding?
February 10, 2022
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...
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. Key Challenges in Freight Logistics Freight logistics face several...
How to Haul Heavy Equipment
January 18, 2022
Heavy equipment is a general term that refers to any vehicle designed for heavy-duty work. The most common types would include earth-moving machinery and construction vehicles like forklifts or graders. Heavy equipment frequently needs to be moved between locations to meet project demands. Just tossing a load on a truck and hitting the road isn’t...
How Hazmat Freight Shipping Companies Stay Safe
January 7, 2022
Transporting hazmat freight in Alaska is a serious business. Hazardous materials require great care, thoughtfulness, safety, and preparedness. Certified hazmat freight shipping companies must follow all federal and state guidelines to transport hazardous materials safely and securely. Protecting Alaskans from hazardous materials in transit requires much planning, training, and forethought. With best practices to guide...
Is Holiday Shipping to Alaska Really That Hard?
November 15, 2021
It won’t be long before the jingle of bells on Santa’s sleigh fills the night air, or maybe the jingle of mom’s car keys as she hauls an armful of presents from the store to hide in the garage. There’s no question that this is the biggest shopping season of the year. With an already...
Quest for Quality
November 12, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 2021 CARLILE WINS COVETED QUEST FOR QUALITY AWARD Company recognized for industry excellence ANCHORAGE – Carlile Transportation earned a 2021 Quest for Quality award from Logistics Management Magazine (LM) — one of the largest trade publications in the logistics industry. For nearly 40 years, the award has identified the best...
2021 General Rate Increase
October 28, 2021
Alaska 2021 General Rate Increase Announcement In response to the announced 2021 general rate increase by Tote Maritime Alaska, Carlile will be increasing our rates effective on November 14th, 2021. What is a General Rate Increase? A general rate increase (GRI) is a rate that carriers apply to ocean freight rates. The general rate increase,...