Shippers: Don’t be deterred by Alaskan winters. We can help!

Transportation logistics are always challenging in Alaska, especially in the winter. For example, in frigid months, many shippers will need to specify temperature-controlled containers—not just for foods, but also for many dry goods. SeaWide Express will help you arrange these containers if required. 

Temperature control of cargo is just one issue Alaskan shippers face. Getting goods to remote destinations is another: Many parts of Alaska are so isolated, they can only be served by air even in summer months.

Fortunately, the state has a remarkable infrastructure for supplying its remote areas. Did you know:

• Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has about 37,000 cargo landings annually, making it the fifth busiest cargo hub in the world.

• Small cargo planes are the lifeline for Alaska’s hinterlands. Virtually “next door” to the Anchorage airport is Lake Hood, the world’s busiest seaplane base. It handles an average of 200 daily flights—all controlled by the large airport’s tower.

• When Lake Hood freezes over, cargo keeps moving. Flights can take off and land on the lake when the ice reaches 12 inches thick. And year-round, bush planes with oversized tires use a gravel runway adjacent to the lake.

For great stories about winter aviation in Alaska, check out the “Ice Airport Alaska” series on the Smithsonian Channel. Prepare for some levity, such as how to get a moose off a runway.

Meanwhile, whether it’s January or July, trust SeaWide to handle your toughest challenges.  Remember, SeaWide and our partners are experts in finding ways to get your shipments to any destination in Alaska, regardless of the season.