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Alaska is the Last Frontier. We are proud to be a part of this special market, providing quality service to its many locations.

North Star Transport is focused on providing consistent, on-time delivery service to the major Alaska markets of Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai Peninsula, Mat-Su Valley, and Kodiak. The excitement and challenge we face is in providing that same consistent, on-time service to the more remote locations impacted by weather and air cargo service restrictions.

 

Our experience in the Alaska market began in 1986 when the owner of North Star Transport established the operation of a major LTL carrier in Anchorage. The experience of creating that major LTL carrier operation has provided us with the knowledge and understanding to operate seamlessly with the LTL carriers handling shipments into our facilities in Seattle.

Shipments generally move prepaid to our facilities in Seattle via common carrier. The shipper enjoys the benefit of carrier pricing to Seattle, plus the benefit of our pricing beyond Seattle to Alaska. LTL carrier pricing generally does not include Alaska and this has provided us the opportunity to assist shippers in reducing their transportation costs.

Southcentral, Interior, Far North, and Southwest regions are handled through the 18209 80th Ave So, Ste B (Kent, WA 98032) facility moving via ship service, except as noted below. Remote locations in Far North and Southwest are served via air cargo or By-pass Mail over Anchorage. Seasonal barge service is available to some locations. Contact us for more information on service options to Alaska's remote locations.

The Southeast region is handled through the 6700 W Marginal Way SW facility moving via barge service.

Following is a map of Alaska showing its five distinct regions. Included are the Seattle facility addresses, bill of lading information, corresponding transit available, and major communities in each region.


Southcentral, Interior, Far North, Southwest
These regions are served from 18209 80th Ave So, Ste B (Kent, WA 98032)
(See below for exceptions)
Bill of Lading
For shipments to these regions consign to :
North Star / (customer name)
18209 80th Ave So, Ste B
Kent, WA 98032
* Include the final destination address in the body of the bill of lading.
Transit Info:
The ship sailing schedule provides 3 1/2 day transit to Anchorage. Departures are Wednesday and Friday nights.
Wednesday
Sail:
Arrives in Anchorage Sunday with deliveries to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai Peninsula, and Mat-Su Valley on Monday and Tuesday.
Friday
Sail:
Arrives in Anchorage on Tuesday with deliveries to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai Peninsula, and Mat-Su Valley on Wednesday and Thursday.
Southeast
This region is served from 6700 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Bill of Lading
For shipments to this region consign to :
North Star / (customer name)
6700 W Marginal Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106
* Include the final destination address in the body of the bill of lading.
Transit Info:
The barge departures are weekly on Thursday. Deliveries into the primary Southeast locations of Ketchikan, Juneau, and Sitka are on Monday and Tuesday.
Dutch Harbor, Sand Point, Cold Bay
These regions are served from 4025 13th Ave West, Seattle, WA 98119
Bill of Lading
For shipments to these locations consign to :
North Star / (customer name)
4025 13th Ave West
Seattle, WA 98119
* Include the final destination address in the body of the bill of lading.
Transit Info:
The barge departures are weekly on Friday, however, shipments must be received by Wednesday. Deliveries to these locations are 8-10 days following the departure date.