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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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What Supplies are Needed in Remote Parts of Alaska?

What Supplies are Needed in Remote Parts of Alaska?
What Supplies are Needed in Remote Parts of Alaska? Alaska is a very unique, beautiful state. Since so many areas in Alaska are remote, it can be hard for them to have access to much-needed supplies. From the fishing industry to the entertainment industry and everything in between, there is a lot of dependence on…
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How to Ship Freight Internationally

How to Ship Freight Internationally
How to Ship Freight Internationally Whether you’re moving to a new country and need to ship all your belongings or looking to ship inventory worldwide, the process can be complicated and confusing. Unlike shipping nationally, international shipping has many more rules and regulations that must be followed or risk massive delays in shipment times and…
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