Shipping Services To and From Alaska
Comprehensive transportation and logistics services designed to keep products moving reliably across Alaska.
How We Serve Alaska
Since 1978, Span Alaska has kept store shelves stocked and businesses running by delivering the products Alaskans rely on. With owned Service Centers, a dedicated fleet, and statewide network, we offer a high-performance, damage-free shipping experience throughout the Lower 48 to Alaska supply chain.
Door-to-Door Service
We manage shipments from any U.S. origin to any Alaska destination. Our Managed Transportation team handles every step, reducing complexity and minimizing delays.
Destination Direct™
Products are loaded in Auburn, Washington, and shipped directly to one of our final Alaska Service Center without being rehandled or mixed with other destinations. Our exclusive direct routing advantage shortens transit time, reduces risk of delay, limits handling, and allows our local teams to respond quickly to customers.
Versatile Solutions
From Chill and Freeze to hazardous materials and oversized items, our services flex to meet your product’s handling and delivery needs.
The Value of Partnering With Span Alaska
Flexible delivery options with preference scheduling and lift-gate equipment standard
Driver handhelds and ePODs for faster confirmations and streamlined invoicing
Reliable service year-round across Alaska’s cities, metro centers, and rural areas
Coverage via ocean, road, air, and barge for full-state access
Span Alaska-managed coordination simplifies shipping, reduces handling, and increases visibility
Experienced teams skilled at blocking, bracing, and protecting products in transit.
LTL
Span Alaska is the volume leader in LTL shipping to, from, and within Alaska. Our Destination Direct™ model loads products at our Auburn, Washington, Service Center into containers that travel straight to Alaska service centers without rehandling. This reduces damage, avoids delays, and ensures your product is not left behind or rolled to the next week. Customers benefit from temperature-controlled service, hazardous goods handling, and optional Shipper’s Interest insurance for added protection.
Flatbed, Oversized, Heavy Haul, and Multimodal Logistics
Span Alaska coordinates specialized logistics for products that don’t fit standard delivery. From flatbed shipments to oversized and heavy-haul moves, we manage permits, routing, escorts, and customized delivery. Products move by ocean and are delivered by flatbed across Alaska as needed. With multimodal connections across truck, barge, air, and ocean, we help construction, energy, and infrastructure customers move complex loads with confidence.
Managed Transportation
Span Alaska’s Managed Transportation services give customers door-to-door coverage from any U.S. origin to an Alaska delivery point. We handle the full process, including Lower 48 transport, consolidation at Auburn or Chicago, and final mile delivery in Alaska. This single-provider model saves time, lowers costs, and reduces the need for multiple carriers. Businesses gain access to shipment visibility tools, rate advantages through our carrier partnerships, and Shipper’s Interest insurance for added protection.
Small Parcel and Ecommerce Consolidation
Sourcing from a retailer or supplier that doesn’t offer shipping to Alaska? We can help. Span Alaska provides consolidated small parcel services and ecommerce shipping solutions designed to reduce costs and improve reliability. Our parcel team sorts and combines products at our Auburn Consolidation Center, then ships them directly to Alaska Service Centers without added handling. This avoids expensive ground rates and reduces the risk of damage or delay. Customers benefit from scheduled service, flexible restock volumes, and a Keep From Freezing option during winter.
Specialized Solutions
Span Alaska provides specialized logistics services for products that require more than typical handling. Our solutions include air charter, ocean transport, hazmat handling, and temperature-controlled shipping. We also manage project logistics for customers in construction, energy, and infrastructure.
Tracking and Support
Span Alaska provides shipment tracking, delivery alerts, and responsive customer support. Products can be tracked from pickup to delivery through handheld devices, electronic proof of delivery (ePOD), and automated updates. Our Alaska-based support team helps quickly resolve issues and keep deliveries on track.
Chill and Freeze Service
Span Alaska’s Chill and Freeze service provides temperature-controlled shipping for perishable goods moving through Alaska supply chains. Shipments are loaded at the Auburn Service Center into pre-chilled containers and routed directly to the delivering Service Center. This approach supports consistent cold chain conditions while limiting handling and maintaining reliable transit.
Why Businesses Depend on Span Alaska
Shipping in Alaska can be tough—but it doesn’t have to feel that way. Span Alaska makes transportation simple with reliable service, weather-tested processes, and a team that understands the region. You don’t have to know the ins and outs of Alaska logistics. We do—and we build reliability into every operation.
Safe, Reliable Handling – We prioritize care at every step to help ensure products arrive intact.
Visibility and Communication Tools – Real-time tracking, electronic proof of delivery (ePOD), and shipment alerts keep you informed.
Owned Service Centers and Fleet – With consolidation centers in Chicago Metro and close to the Port of Tacoma, and Service Centers across Alaska, we maintain control over routing and handling.
Year-Round Delivery – Our schedule and transit times don’t change when winter hits. Backed by a three-vessel ocean carrier system with a reserve vessel on standby, we maintain schedule integrity even through Alaska’s toughest weather.
Trusted Alaska Shipping Starts Here
From small parcels to heavy haul to specialized solutions, Span Alaska helps businesses plan confidently and deliver products reliably across Alaska.