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Roger and Other Alaska Folks. I have a question por favor
Posted on 3/21/14 at 11:13 am
Posted on 3/21/14 at 11:13 am
My company(insurance replacement) has recently taken over Alaska as a territory. We are having an extremely hard time with shipping products up there. Many manufactures/distributors wont ship up there. In order for us to ship the stuff its costing a very large sum. So we are looking for some stores or places we can get some products up there, that stock it.
Looking for tools, power equipment, lawn garden, etc... Any help would be appreciated
Looking for tools, power equipment, lawn garden, etc... Any help would be appreciated
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Posted on 3/21/14 at 12:16 pm to NYCAuburn
quote:Welcome to Alaska! I'm headed up there Monday, and I'm taking 40 lbs of ammo with me on the airplane.
We are having an extremely hard time with shipping products up there. Many manufactures/distributors wont ship up there. In order for us to ship the stuff its costing a very large sum.
First place that comes to mind is AIH (Alaska Industrial Hardware). They get much of their stuff from Canada instead of the lower 48 (mostly the exact same products as in the USA).
Home Depot and Lowes also has a presence up there. Home Depot seems to have the most efficient and cost effective shipping.
Keep in mind that Anchorage is supplied by two ships that dock on a weekly basis. There is no UPS Ground available...it's all air or boat
Posted on 3/21/14 at 12:34 pm to NYCAuburn
AIH, Spenard Bldg Supply. I guess it depends where in Ak you're looking to ship.
Spenard does a lot of bush orders if you folks are doing a lot of business away from main towns or cities. If it's in Anchorage you shouldn't have a problem shipping since it's the second busiest freight hub in the US.
Anything in S.E. Ak, I can help you with. Our company uses Alaska Air Cargo a lot since UPS and Fed Ex are unreliable in this part of the state.
Spenard does a lot of bush orders if you folks are doing a lot of business away from main towns or cities. If it's in Anchorage you shouldn't have a problem shipping since it's the second busiest freight hub in the US.
Anything in S.E. Ak, I can help you with. Our company uses Alaska Air Cargo a lot since UPS and Fed Ex are unreliable in this part of the state.
This post was edited on 3/21/14 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 3/21/14 at 12:58 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Oh yeah, and the WallyWord SuperCenter on Old Seward Hwy does bush orders as well .
Really? That's a new one on me.
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If it's in Anchorage you shouldn't have a problem shipping since it's the second busiest freight hub in the US.
Really? That's a new one on me.
Posted on 3/21/14 at 1:07 pm to CoastieGM
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There is no UPS Ground available...it's all air or boat
This is what weve found out. normal US shipping that cost about $100 US, cost anywhere from $4-600 to AK. Several of the manufactures will not ship. Big companies like Campbell Hausfeld, dewalt, etc...
Home Depot doesnt seem to have the selection as in the US. Been a very difficult job for what we do in replacing.
Posted on 3/21/14 at 1:10 pm to CoastieGM
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If it's in Anchorage you shouldn't have a problem shipping since it's the second busiest freight hub in the US.
Really? That's a new one on me.
Yeah, it's one of the busiest in the world.
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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is also a major cargo hub. As of 2010, it ranked as the fifth busiest airport in the world by cargo traffic, after Hong Kong, Memphis, Shanghai, and Seoul.
LINK
Posted on 3/21/14 at 1:10 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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I guess it depends where in Ak you're looking to ship.
Company insures the entire state, so wherever you would have someone living.
Do you have any recommendations for shipping items from here to AK, besides UPS and FedEX?
Thanks for the stores. We are really just looking for places that sell the stuff. Figuring it will be far more cost effective from even buying wholesale and shipping
Posted on 3/21/14 at 1:13 pm to NYCAuburn
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Thanks for the stores. We are really just looking for places that sell the stuff. Figuring it will be far more cost effective from even buying wholesale and shipping
Probably would. Cost of shipping to S.E. is ungodly. I'd definitely use AIH, they have locations in Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks and on the Kenai. Both Fred Meyer and Walmart also do bush orders.
In S.E., if it's not in Juneau, you'll it has to go by barge or small plane.
Alaska Air Cargo is less expensive than Fed Ex or UPS for 2-3 day shipping. Not sure if Alaska Airlines does business where you are though.
This post was edited on 3/21/14 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 3/21/14 at 3:29 pm to NYCAuburn
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Do you have any recommendations for shipping items from here to AK, besides UPS and FedEX?
This is something that I'm going to be looking into as well. I've been told by folks that they use a "shipping company" to get goods from Washington to Seattle. For instance, it's cheaper to buy a set of living room furniture in Washington and have it shipped from Bellingham to Anchorage than it is to pay retail in Anchorage. These type of "shipping companies" are who the movers (like Atlas and United) hire to transport items from the lower 48 to Alaska. Again, these are all things I'm "told", but haven't verified it myself. It may be next week before I can get you some info, but like I said, I'm headed up there on Monday and can ask around.
Sears also has a location in Anchorage. I'm not sure if they do bush orders though.
Posted on 3/21/14 at 3:41 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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FedEx Express and UPS Airlines operate major hubs at Anchorage International for cargo heading to and from the Far East....FedEx Express is the airport's largest cargo facility and can handle as many as 13,400 packages per hour, employing more than 1,200 people and providing a full customs clearance system. United Parcel Service's hub handles about 5,000 parcels per hour. Both companies forecast a large growth in traffic over the next several years as trade with China and other Far East countries increases and plan to expand their Anchorage facilities comparatively. The United States Postal Service also operates a large sectional center facility (SCF) for the 995xx ZIP codes. It processes mail and parcels headed to and from all Alaska cities.
Wow. I had no idea.
Posted on 3/21/14 at 5:31 pm to CoastieGM
I've heard it's cheaper to buy here and ship myself. Have actually delivered appliances years ago to Lynden transport in Seattle to be shipped.
Posted on 3/21/14 at 5:31 pm to NYCAuburn
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Do you have any recommendations for shipping items from here to AK, besides UPS and FedEX?
Lynden transport
Posted on 3/21/14 at 5:43 pm to LSUintheNW
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Do you have any recommendations for shipping items from here to AK, besides UPS and FedEX?
Lynden transport
When I sold cars, we used to use Lynden's C-130 to fly trucks to the bush.
Posted on 3/21/14 at 5:56 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Thanks all. I will check them all out on Monday.
We've been having quite the headaches getting product up there.
We've been having quite the headaches getting product up there.
Posted on 3/21/14 at 6:23 pm to LSUintheNW
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Lynden transport
Thanks man, I'm going to look them up as well.Posted on 3/21/14 at 9:36 pm to RogerTheShrubber
not surprised.....Alaska seems to be their specialty.
@Coastie....not a problem.
@Coastie....not a problem.
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