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Carlile's Shipping Schedules
We understand the challenges the come with shipping to Alaska. Whether you’re hauling hazmat materials from Florida to Alaska or shipping a car from Houston to Anchorage keeping you connected with your cargo is critical. Shipping schedule changes or delays may disrupt your freight delivery. We strive to schedule changes to a minimum. We also strive to announce every change in shipping and delivery along the way.
We list our sailing and highway shipping schedules, routes, and upcoming delivery changes below. These shipping schedules can be reviewed online, or downloaded as PDF’s for printing.
If you have additional questions on shipping schedules, please contact customer service.
Please note:
- Additional Alaskan shipping routes may be available at various times throughout the year. When we add new delivery routes they can be found on our shipping calendars.
- Carlile may augment shipping schedules during the holidays so that employees may enjoy additional time with their families. We will update you with the corrected shipping and delivery information. Please be prepared for changes in your shipments or delay in your freight.
- All Alaskan shipping schedules are subject to change without notice and may vary due to weather, road closures, or other conditions beyond our control.
For the most up-to-date schedule or questions in regards to schedules and calendars, please contact customer service or your Carlile Account Representative.
Holiday Schedule Closures
Traffic Manager Reference Guide
| Alaska Terminals | Delivery Days |
| Anchorage | Monday – Saturday |
| Big Lake | Monday – Friday* |
| Chugiak | Monday – Friday* |
| Clear AFB | Thursday |
| Delta Junction | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Denali | Thursday |
| Eagle River | Monday – Friday* |
| Eielson AFB | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Elmendorf AFB | Monday – Saturday |
| Fairbanks | Monday – Saturday |
| Fort Greely | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Fort Richardson | Monday – Saturday |
| Fort Wainwright | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Girdwood | Thursday |
| Glennallen | Tuesday – Saturday |
| Healy | Thursday |
| Homer | Tuesday – Saturday |
| Kenai | Monday – Saturday |
| Kodiak | Tuesday, Thursday |
| Nenana | Thursday |
| North Pole | Monday – Saturday |
| Palmer | Monday – Friday* |
| Prudhoe Bay | Daily |
| Seward | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Soldotna | Monday – Saturday |
| Sutton | Monday – Friday |
| Talkeetna | Friday |
| Tok | Contact Carlile |
| Valdez | Monday – Friday* |
| Wasilla | Monday – Friday* |
| Willow | Friday |
*Saturday delivery is available upon request only, contact Carlile at 800.478.1853 or customerservice@carlile.biz to request this service. The schedule is subject to change at Carlile’s discretion, contact Carlile for scheduling questions.
Estimate Transit Time
| By Steamship | |
| Tacoma – Anchorage | 4 Days |
| Over The Road | |
| Houston – Alaska | 7 – 10 Days |
| Houston-Tacoma | 5 days |
| Tacoma-Alaska | 3 days |
| Lakeville-Alaska | 5 days |
| To Tacoma From | |
| East Coast | 5 – 6 Days |
| West Coast | 1-4 Days |
| Midwest | 4-5 Days |
| Over the water by barge | |
| Tacoma-Southeast Alaska | 4 – 6 Days |
| Tacoma-Anchorage | 10-14 Days* |
*Transit time based on barge departure
Over The Road: Max-Express
Lakeville MN to/from Anchorage or Fairbanks AK [1]
- 5 days transit Northbound [2]
- 8 days transit Southbound [2]
| NORTHBOUND | SOUTHBOUND | ||
| Lakeville | Edmonton | Anchorage | Edmonton |
| Friday | Sunday | Monday | Thursday |
| Edmonton | Anchorage | Edmonton | Lakeville |
| Sunday | Wednesday | Sunday | Tuesday |
Carlile Maxpress Shipping Schedule
| Departs Lakeville | Arrives/Departs Edmonton Northbound | Arrives/Departs Anchorage | Arrives/Departs Edmonton Southbound | Arrives Lakeville |
| Friday | Sunday | Wednesday/Monday | Friday/Sunday | Tuesday |
Transit times are estimates only, freight delivery estimate is within 2 days after arrival at the nearest terminal
- [1] Day of the week as well as Anchorage or Fairbanks routing varies based on demand.
- [2] Transit times are estimates only, freight delivery estimate is within 2 days after arrival at the nearest terminal.
Over The Road: Alas-Can Express
Houston TX to/from Fairbanks or Anchorage AK [1]
- 7-10 days transit Northbound [2]
- 10-14 days transit Southbound [2]
| NORTHBOUND | SOUTHBOUND | ||
| Houston | Edmonton | Fairbanks | Edmonton |
| Tuesday | Friday | 2 times per week1 | |
| Friday | Monday | ||
| Edmonton | Fairbanks | Edmonton | Houston |
| 2 times per week1 | 1-2 times per week1 | ||
Alas-Can Express Shipping Schedule
| Departs Houston | Arrives/Departs Edmonton Northbound | Arrives/Departs Fairbanks | Arrives/Departs Edmonton Southbound | Arrives Houston |
| Tuesday | Friday/ 2x a week | 2x per week/ 1-2x per week | 1-2x per week | 1-2x per week |
| Friday | Monday / 2x a week | 2x per week/ 1-2x per week | 1-2x per week | 1-2x per week |
Transit times are estimates only, freight delivery estimate is within 2 days after arrival at the nearest terminal
- [1] Day of the week as well as Anchorage or Fairbanks routing varies based on demand.
- [2] Transit times are estimates only, freight delivery estimate is within 2 days after arrival at the nearest terminal.
Barge Shipping Guide
Barge services take 4-10 days transit based on destination and departure. Available weekly.
Steamship Services
| Departs/Arrives Tacoma | Arrives/Departs Anchorage |
| Wednesday | Sunday |
| Friday | Tuesday |
Temperature Control Schedule
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
For these purposes, temperature control LTL is defined as a shipment fewer than 10,000 lbs. Freight available for pick-up from terminals on the day of arrival, freight delivery estimate is by the following day.
| ROUTE | FREQUENCY | DEPARTS/ARRIVES |
| Anchorage to Kenai/Homer | 4 Times per Week | Monday/Tuesday Wednesday/Thursday Thursday/Friday Friday/Saturday |
| Anchorage to Fairbanks | 4 Times per Week | Sunday/Monday Monday/Tuesday Wednesday/Thursday Friday/Saturday |
| Anchorage to Prudhoe | 2 Times per Week | Monday/Wednesday Wednesday/Friday |
| Anchorage to Seward | 2 Times per Week | Monday/Same Day Thursday/Same Day |
| Anchorage to Kodiak | Contact Carlile for arrival & departure dates (customerservice@carlile.biz) | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
| Anchorage to Valdez | As Needed | Call Carlile for availability |
Kodiak Shipping Schedule