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Category Archives: Alaska

2023 Iditarod Overview

2023 Iditarod Overview
2023 Iditarod Overview The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is one of Alaska’s most popular winter events. Commonly referred to as The Iditarod or The Last Great Race, the long-distance sled dog race takes place on March 3rd every year, starting from Anchorage and ending at Nome. Each team has a dog sled driver, commonly…
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How Alaska Weather Affects Shipping

How Alaska Weather Affects Shipping
How Alaska Weather Affects Shipping Alaska’s weather can affect when a shipment arrives and how much shipping costs. While Alaska is perceived to be cold year-round, it has all four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each season’s weather patterns affect shipping differently and present different obstacles to shipping freight. In addition, different regions of…
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Alaska’s Fishing Industry

Alaska’s Fishing Industry
Alaska’s Fishing Industry History of Alaskan Fishing Commercial fishing has been a crucial part of Alaska’s history since the 1880s. The abundance of salmon made Alaska the perfect place for commercial fishing. Commercial fishing was practiced at Kasilof, Kanai, Homer, Chisik Island, and around Tyonek. When food resources were scarce during World War II, the…
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Inventory Shipments to Alaska

Inventory Shipments to Alaska

Alaska is one of the most beautiful places in the United States; however, it is also one of the most expensive places to ship inventory. Alaska Air Forwarding can efficiently and quickly transport anything.

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