Transportation
Transportation and logistics coverage includes the major role Alaska ports, hubs, facilities, terminals and infrastructure provide for freight cargo and exports/imports, plus passenger travel operations. Business editorial focuses on the industries related to Alaska’s ports, harbors, and docks and the goods moved via air, rail, truck, and ocean shipping operations.
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Having Acquired Hageland Aviation Services, Ascent Global Logistics Will Launch Rambler Air in Alaska in 2021
Rambler will serve commuter flights as well as passenger and cargo charters, and service is expected to launch early next year.
Matson Commits $5 Million to Support Community Food Banks through 2023
Already a longtime financial supporter, Matson will provide the food banks with ocean shipping of food supplies at no cost for the remainder of 2020 and all of 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Op-Ed: UAA Aviation Programs Give Students the Edge to Become Leaders in Their Field
Northern Air Cargo General Manager Gideon Garcia shares his insight on how UAA’s aviation programs are supporting the state’s workforce and businesses.
Resolve Marine’s Makushin Bay Response Tug Stationed at Kodiak
Resolve Marine is repositioning its response tug Makushin Bay from Dutch Harbor to Kodiak, where the growing need for maritime and response services will provide local vessel operators and owners with rapid response and cost efficiencies.
Alaska Prepares for Boeing 737 MAX to Join Fleet, First Passenger Flights Expected in March
This March, Alaska Airlines is scheduled to start welcoming guests on its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Currently, Alaska Airlines don’t have a MAX in its fleet, but expects delivery of the first plane in January, followed by several more throughout 2021.
Featured Transportation Spotlight Business Profile
Lynden Inc.
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Acknowledging Excellence
Crowley
Crowley Maritime Corporation has been designated as a 2021 Military Friendly Employer because of the company’s ongoing support and advancement of veteran and military employees.
Direct From: Lynden
Lynden
In this short feature, Lynden provides insight into a partnership between Lynden and Northern Star Resources to donate $1.5 million worth of PPE.
Alaska Business Coverage
ROTAK Helicopter Services
In addition to year-round coverage in our print and digital magazine (check out The Advantages of Aviation, published in August 2019), every June Alaska Business runs a Transportation Special Section, exploring news and issues related to the aviation, trucking, rail, and marine transportation industries.
Spotlight Business Profiles
Doyon, Limited
BDO USA, LLP
Personnel Plus
Lynden Inc.
Altman, Rogers & Co.
National Cooperative Bank
Calista Corporation
PIP Marketing, Signs, Print
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
ARM Creative
JEFFCO
Avis Alaska
Somers Sotheby's International Realty
In This Issue
What’s Worked, What Hasn’t, and What’s Next
December 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic has required healthcare professional to take a long, hard look at our healthcare systems to determine what’s helping—and what’s hindering—their ability to deliver care. Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anne Zink, provides her insights on how Alaska needs to move forward.