Air Land Transport Inc
Anchorage, AK
Family-owned Alaska freight forwarder with 43+ years experience in air and land transportation. Specializes in Alaska remote area delivery with comprehensive LTL and full-load serv…
Review profileFreight Forwarders in Anchorage, Alaska
Compare 6 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.
Planning freight forwarders service in Anchorage
Anchorage combines a major trans-Pacific air-cargo stop with Alaska’s primary population and distribution center. Providers often coordinate air, ocean, trucking, consolidation, and remote-destination handoffs under weather-sensitive schedules.
Use the profiles below to build a shortlist, then confirm the precise lane, cargo, equipment, timing, authority, insurance, availability, and price directly with each provider.
Freight connections
- Port of Alaska
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
- Glenn and Seward highways
Industries shaping demand
- air cargo
- energy
- seafood
- construction
Questions to resolve
- Confirm whether quoted service ends in Anchorage or includes onward movement to a remote Alaska destination.
- Compare cold-weather equipment, storage, seasonal cutoff, and contingency capabilities.
Evidence to compare
- Mode and trade-lane coverage
- FMC, IATA, SCAC, or applicable authority evidence
- Documentation and customs capabilities
- Cargo handling and handoff requirements
What freight forwarders do in the Anchorage market
Freight forwarders coordinate international or multimodal movements, documentation, carrier handoffs, consolidation, and destination delivery.
In Anchorage, the operating context includes Port of Alaska, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Glenn and Seward highways. Demand is shaped by air cargo, energy, seafood, construction.
Shortlist criteria
- Trade lanes, modes, gateways, and overseas-agent coverage
- FMC, IATA, SCAC, MC, or other applicable operating evidence
- Consolidation, documentation, customs, and cargo-handling scope
- Incoterm, insurance, exception, and destination-charge responsibilities
Questions before requesting a quote
- Who contracts each leg and who owns exceptions at origin, gateway, and destination?
- Which charges are excluded from the quote, including duties, exams, storage, demurrage, or destination fees?
Directory evidence standard: An indexable forwarder profile must include detailed capabilities, recent review, and at least one applicable authority or industry identifier recorded by UNITECARGO.
Provider counts by service
As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:
- 6 freight forwarders
Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers
- Port of Alaska
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
- Glenn and Seward highways
Local selection rules
Anchorage combines a major trans-Pacific air-cargo stop with Alaska’s primary population and distribution center. Providers often coordinate air, ocean, trucking, consolidation, and remote-destination handoffs under weather-sensitive schedules.
- Confirm whether quoted service ends in Anchorage or includes onward movement to a remote Alaska destination.
- Compare cold-weather equipment, storage, seasonal cutoff, and contingency capabilities.
When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Anchorage
Anchorage is not one vendor type. The right first call depends on whether the freight still needs a building, a licensed desk, or a truck.
| When this is the job | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory, fulfillment, or staging near Port of Alaska | 3PL | The constraint is the building, cutoff, and handling—not a one-off truck. |
| A one-time or irregular lane after the freight is ready to roll | Freight broker | You need a licensed desk to source capacity, not a warehouse agreement. |
| A dedicated lane you can fill and schedule | Carrier | Direct USDOT or MC identity and equipment beat an extra handoff. |
Compare documented Freight Forwarders capabilities in Anchorage
Compare provider bases, modes, capabilities, service-appropriate evidence, and verification dates before requesting shipment-specific terms.
| Provider | Base | Transport modes | Documented capabilities | MC | DOT | FMC | CBP | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Land Transport Inc | Anchorage, AK | Air, Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl | Air And Land Transport, Alaska Remote Delivery, 43+ Years Experience +1 | MC-119402 | 125030 | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Allied Alaska | Anchorage, AK | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Ocean +1 | Professional Logistics Management, Multi-Location Service, Local And International Expertise | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Carlile Transportation Systems | Anchorage, AK | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Rail +2 | Heavy Haul Specialist, Construction Equipment Transport, Oil Field Logistics +2 | MC-147999 | 190356 | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Lynden Transport Inc | Anchorage, AK | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl +2 | Alaska Highway Pioneer, Remote Area Delivery, Temperature Controlled Transport +1 | 1 | 8294 | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Odyssey Logistics | Anchorage, AK | Ocean, Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl | Ocean Freight Consolidation, Warehousing And Distribution, Alaska Terminals | — | — | 002950 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Span Alaska Transportation Services | Anchorage, AK | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl +2 | Alaska Freight Specialist, Remote Area Delivery, Comprehensive Alaska Logistics +1 | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
Editorial profiles are shown alphabetically. Paid placements appear separately and are labeled. This table does not assign ratings or declare a best provider.
Freight Forwarders profiles in Anchorage
Allied Alaska
Anchorage, AK
Professional Alaska freight forwarder providing logistics management for local, long distance, and international freight needs. Multi-location service in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fai…
Review profileCarlile Transportation Systems
Anchorage, AK
One of Alaska largest freight forwarding and transportation companies with comprehensive services including heavy haul, hazmat, and bulk cargo. Nine terminal locations throughout A…
Review profileLynden Transport Inc
Anchorage, AK
Pioneer of scheduled over-the-road truck service to Alaska since 1954. Largest service center network in Alaska with comprehensive freight forwarding and transportation solutions f…
Review profileOdyssey Logistics
Anchorage, AK
Multi-modal freight forwarder with terminals in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Kenai-Soldotna. Specializes in ocean freight consolidation and comprehensive warehousing and distribution …
Review profileSpan Alaska Transportation Services
Anchorage, AK
Leading Alaska freight forwarder with over 40 years experience connecting Alaska to Lower 48. State-of-the-art distribution centers in Anchorage and Fairbanks with comprehensive lo…
Review profileQuestions about Freight Forwarders in Anchorage
How many freight forwarders are listed in Anchorage?
UNITECARGO currently lists 6 active profiles in the Anchorage market that are marked verified and classified as freight forwarders. Counts change as records are reviewed.
What freight connections matter for freight forwarders in Anchorage?
This page covers Port of Alaska, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Glenn and Seward highways. Confirm the provider actually serves the terminal, airport, or corridor your shipment uses.
How should I compare freight forwarders in Anchorage?
Confirm whether quoted service ends in Anchorage or includes onward movement to a remote Alaska destination. Compare cold-weather equipment, storage, seasonal cutoff, and contingency capabilities.
When should I use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Anchorage?
Use a 3PL when inventory has to sit or get picked. Use a freight broker when the freight is ready and you need capacity. Use a carrier when you have a dedicated lane and can work a USDOT or MC identity directly.