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Carlile Transportation is a leading full-service logistics expert offering multimodal solutions that include air, ground, ocean, and rail options.


Northbound Voyage Shipping Delay

SHIPPING DELAY INFORMATION: Due to a mechanical issue, the northbound voyage 22113, scheduled for departure on July 20, 2022, has been canceled. Northbound voyage 22115 will continue as scheduled on Friday, July 22. Tote is expected to return to two sailings next week. Our team at Carlile is working diligently to minimize the impact of...

What Are the Challenges of Shipping in Alaska?

Updated: September 4, 2024 If you’re looking to move goods to or from Alaska, you’ll need to be aware of the unique challenges that come with shipping in Alaska. The top four are weather, road conditions, terrain, and Alaskan size and weight restriction. The terrain can be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re driving a...

What Are Cold Chain Logistics?

Cold chain logistics is a critical part of the supply chain for any company that produces or sells temperature-sensitive goods. It can be a complex process, but it is important to understand how cold chain logistics work. In this post, we will discuss the basics of cold chain logistics and what we do to keep...

The Top 3 Challenges for Freight Logistics

Freight logistics are essential to the proper function of a healthy supply chain. With so many moving parts and systems that need to work together as cleanly as possible, it’s natural to expect some big challenges. In the state of Alaska, we experience even bigger challenges. Unreliable Supply Freight logistics systems exist because wholesale goods...

2021 General Rate Increase

Alaska 2021 General Rate Increase Announcement. In response to the announced 2021 general rate increase by Tote Maritime Alaska, Carlile will be increasing our rates effective on November 14th, 2021. A general rate increase (GRI) is a rate that carriers apply to ocean freight rates. The general rate increase, coupled with increased costs across our...

2020 General Rate Increase on Shipments

Carlile Transportation announces a general rate increase (GRI) on shipments, effective December 7th, 2020.   As a direct response to Tote Maritime Alaska’s announced rate increase, Carlile will implement a 5.95 percent general rate increase (GRI) for over-water shipments. Shipments with dedicated trucking services will increase by 4.68 percent. We continue to invest in our...