Summertime in Alaska

With the conclusion of a long Alaska winter, a transformation happens every year in the state.  Warmer weather emerges (trees change from dormancy to full leaves in just days), numerous activities and events fill the calendar and shipping volumes increase dramatically.  SeaWide Express tracks right along with this annual surge with more containers, more shipments and more deliveries in Anchorage and across the state.

In addition to the increase in events, weather conditions and reduced COVID restrictions promise a record-breaking number of tourists this year.  The first cruise ships of the season began docking in early May.   The economic impact for Alaska is huge, and SeaWide Express contributes with the delivery of large amounts of items for tourist destinations and souvenir shops throughout Alaska. 

Alaska events bring out both native Alaskans and tourists.  The world-famous Iditarod sled dog race kicks off the year’s major events.  The annual salmon run starting in May is a huge draw for everyone with early salmon commanding $50/lb.  Major festivals take place and 10K’s, marathons and ultra-marathons are a huge draw leading up to the Summer Solstice June 21 when everyone enjoys the longest day of the year with 20+ hours of daylight.   And SeaWide Express supports all of this with shipments to support tourism in general along with essential shipments for the restaurant and hospitality industries.  

Of course, construction surges across Alaska also with better weather.  SeaWide supports this industry with deliveries of commercial and residential building materials including lumber, cement, pipes, tools and heavy equipment.

In Spring, Alaska rejuvenates with active people, amazing scenery and all kinds of increased activity across multiple industries.  To support it all, Alaska requires goods – lots of goods – that arrive by freight.  SeaWide Express makes sure it all arrives in time and on time to support the Alaska Summertime seasonal surge.