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    Alaska Marine Lines

    Alaska Marine Lines provides barge shipping services to Alaska, Hawaii, and the Yukon Territory.

    Ports:100
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    Alaska Marine Lines operations
    $0.105B
    Revenue
    100
    Ports

    Company Overview

    Alaska Marine Lines provides barge shipping services to Alaska, Hawaii, and the Yukon Territory.

    Key Leadership

    • Kevin Anderson – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Alaska Marine Lines provides transportation and logistics services in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and worldwide.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • 53' Ultra Cube Dry

      High-capacity dry container, 53' long, 8'6" wide, 10' high, for general cargo transport

    • High Cube Wide

      Extra-tall, wide container offering increased volume for large or bulky shipments

    Technology Platforms

    • EZ Commerce web-based booking and tracing system
    • PACTRACS vessel tracking display system

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • Anchorage

      660 Western Drive facility serves as a main hub for freight and cargo operations.

    • Yakutat

      523 Max Italio Drive location provides barge services for local shipping needs.

    Certifications & Capabilities

    Annual Certification USCG Certificate of Completion American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED

    Global Locations & Network

    Alaska Marine Lines operates barge service from Seattle to Southeast, Central, and Western Alaska. It offers twice-weekly service to Southeast Alaska and seasonal service to Arctic locations.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    Alaska Marine Lines partners with UIC Bowhead Transport for North Slope barge service. It maintains long-term alliances with Lynden, Western Towboat, and Arrowhead Transfer.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Twice-weekly barge service
    • Door-to-door freight management
    • Seasonal Western Alaska delivery

    Contract Logistics

    • Intermodal transportation solutions
    • Supply chain management tools
    • Charter barge services

    Special Cargo

    • Oversize cargo transport
    • Hazardous materials handling

    Digital Offerings

    Alaska Marine Lines offers online shipment tracking, booking, quotes, and document access platforms.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    2024 Port of Seattle Sustainable Century Award, Best of Juneau Gold Winner

    Recent Developments

    Alaska Marine Lines announced it will no longer ship electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles due to fire risk.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Extensive multimodal transportation network
    • Reliable service to nearly 100 Alaska towns and villages
    • Innovative equipment for complex cargo needs

    Challenges

    • Credit rating instability and financial stress
    • Restrictions on shipping electric vehicles due to fire risk

    Opportunities

    • Expand barge service to new Arctic communities
    • Increase logistics support for disaster relief projects
    • Enhance multimodal shipping options for Alaska businesses