Transportation: from Alaska to the world.

• Position: ALASKA BUSINESS MONTHLY'S 2006 TRANSPORTATION DIRECTORY - Directory

Our cover this month illustrates how much Alaska relies on transportation. Pictured is a globe of the world, with Alaska positioned at its center, and a train, plane, barge and truck encircling the globe. Without worldwide transportation connections, Alaska would be a very different state, if one at all.

Alaska is located 9 V2 hours from 90 percent of industrialized nations. Cargo arrives here, and cargo is exported from here. Air cargo is growing at a fast pace, and not expected to slow down anytime soon. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the No. 1 air cargo hub in the U.S. and cargo landings grew by 8 percent in 2005.

Alaska Airlines alone carries 150 million pounds of cargo a year (more than 30 million of that is seafood) to the Lower 48 and is now working on expanding operations through a new cargo fleet, which will increase cargo capacity by 50 percent. There are more than 35 air cargo carriers operating to and from the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Trucking companies are also growing. ABM received a press release this morning (May 2) about Carlile expanding operations. Also, the railroad has plans under way for expansion and new development.

Trucks carry cargo from the Port of Anchorage to the rest of the communities on the Alaska road system and barges and planes ship to roadless communities. The Port of Anchorage services 80 percent of the state's geography and 90 percent of all consumer goods come through its facilities.

According to Alaska Economic Trends (April 2006 edition), put out by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, in 2005 transportation numbers grew modestly, by about 300 jobs, from 11,000 jobs to 11,100 for transportation, warehousing and utilities; and from 33,000 jobs to 33,200 for trade, transportation and utilities.

"The overall environment for the industry remained positive," the Trends report stated. "An upswing in international air cargo traffic, a decent visitor season, and a strong level of overall economic activity were all pluses for Anchorage's transportation sector."

A look at our transportation directory shows just how broad a reach our transportation carriers extend. Look through its pages. If you know of a company that would like to be in next year's transportation directory and 2007 PowerList and was not included this year, call Stacie Hamill at 276-4373, fax info to 279-2900, e-mail circ@akbizmag.com or mail data to 501 W. Northern Lights Boulevard, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503.

Note: only companies that return surveys are included.

ACE Air Cargo

5901 Lockheed Ave. * Anchorage, AK 99502

Phone: 334-5100

Fax: 246-0243

Toll-Free: 888-722-0232

Top Executive: Mike Bergt, Gen. Mgr.

Web Site: www.aceaircargo.com

Estab.: 1988

Service Areas: Aniak, Bethel, Cold Bay, Dillingham, Dutch Harbor, Juneau, King Salmon, Kodiak, Ketchikan. Petersburg. Point Heiden. Sand Point and more.

Air Pass. Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: X Logistics: X Air Trans.: X Land Trans.: Marine Trans.: Services: All-cargo transportation provider offering scheduled cargo and charter service to | 16 locations from its hub in Anchorage.

Ace Delivery & Moving Inc.

P.O. Box 221389 * Anchorage, AK 995224389

Phone: 522-6684

Fax: 349-4011

Toll-Free: 866-291-6683

Top Executive: Hank Schaub, Gen. Mgr.

Info E-Mail: alaskanace@gci.net

Web Site: www.alaskanace.com

Estab.: 1994

AK Empls.: 9

Service Areas: Alaska, Hawaii and Lower 48.

Air Pass, Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: X Logistics: X Air Trans.: X Land Trans.: X Marine Trans.: Services: Air cargo and express-package services, air courier services arrangement of I transportation of freight and cargo, freight-transportation services local delivery services, local .| Service Areas: Alaska, Hawaii and Lower 48

AFF Distribution Services

1300 W. 56th Ave., Unit 14 * Anchorage, AK

99518

Phone: 563-7094

Fax: 563-7012

Top Executive: Joe Lastufka, Mgr.

Info E-Mail lastufkaj@americanfast.com

Estab.: 1993

AK Empls.: 6

Service Areas: Alaska.

Air Pass, Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: Logistics: Air Trans.: Land Trans.: X Marine Trans.: Services: Third-party warehousing and distribution company offering short- and long-term storage, order processing and deliveries.

AFF Logistics

3502 Lincoln Ave. E * Tacoma, WA 98421

Phone: 253-680-2500

Fax: 253-680-2526

Toll-Free: 800-642-6664

Top Executive: King Hufford, VP/Gen. Mgr.

Info E-Mail: huffordk@americanfast.com

Web Site: www.americanfast.com

Services: Heavy-haul, intermodal and truck/freight brokerage project business and complete logistics services.

Service Areas: Alaska, Hawaii-Guam, Puerto-Rico, USVI and Continental United States

Air Pass. Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: X Logistics: X Air Trans.: X Land Trans.: X Marine Trans.: X Air Land Transport Inc.

111 100 Calaska Cr. * Anchorage, AK 99515

Phone: 248-0362

Fax: 248-2695

Toll-Free: 800-478-2040

Top Executive: John Snead, Pres.

Info E-Mail: colsen@airlandalaska.com

Estab.: 1976

AK Empls.: 70

Service Areas: Southcentral. Kenai Peninsula. Matanuska Valley, Fairbanks and surrounding area. and Valdez.

Air Pass. Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: X Logistics: X Air Trans.: Land Trans.: X Marine Trans.: Services: Local cartage in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Less-than-truckload and full loads to | Palmer, Wasilla, Kenai, Homer, Seward, Fairbanks and Valdez. Refrigerated service, keep from freezing, hazardous materials transportation. Flatbed service to all destinations. Full load and less-than-truckload. Seafood logistics at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Alaska Air Forwarding

4000 W. 50th Ave., Suite 6 * Anchorage. AK 99502

Phone: 248-4697/242-3781

Fax: 248-9706

Toll-Free: 800-426-0004

Top Executive: Jeff Domes, Co-Owner

Info E-Mail: aln@alaskaaircargo.com

Estab.: 1969

AK Empls.: 5

Service Areas: Worldwide

Air Pass. Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: X Logistics: X Air Trans.: X Land Trans.: X Marine Trans.: X Service: Air freight, trade shows, shipment consolidations, nationwide purchase order procurment service and international shipping.

Alaska Airlines

19300 Pacific Hwy, South * Seattle, WA 98188

Phone: 266-7230

Fax: 266-7229

Toll-Free: 800-426-0333

Top Executive: William MacKay, Sr. VP Alaska

Web Site: www.ataskaair.com

Estab.: 1932

AK Empls.: 1,600

Service Areas: Serving 88 cities in Alaska, Mexico, Canada and the Lower 48 with sister carrier Horizon Air

Air Pass, Service: X Cargo/Freight Arrange.: X Logistics: Air Trans.: X Land Trans.: Marine Trans: Services: Providing passenger and cargo services to Alaskans since 1932.

Alaska Airlines Air Cargo & Goldstreak Package Express

P.O. Box 68900 * Seattle, WA 98168-0900

Phone: 206-392-2721

Fax: 206-392-2641

Toll-Free: 800-225-2752

Top Executive: Bill Ayer

Info E-Mail: cargo.customer.service@alaskaair.com

Web Site: www.alaskacargo.com

Estab.: 1932

AK Empls.: 1,150

Service Areas: Alaska, Arizona. California. Mexico, Pacific Northwest. Canada Boston, Dulles, Reagan, Orlando and Miami.

Air Pass, Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: X Logistics: Air Trans.: X Land Trans.: Marine Trans.: Services: Air cargo and express-package services.

Alaska Cargo Service

P.O. Box * Dillingham, AK 99576-0251

Phone: 842-5491/842-2400

Fax: 842-1540

Top Executive: Bo Darden, Owner

Estab.: 1976

AK Empls.: 4

Service Areas: Southwest Alaska

Air Pass, Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: X Logistics: Air Trans.: Land Trans,: Marine Trans: Services: Air cargo and express package, air transportation nonscheduled, fuel available, local delivery services and air courier services.

Alaska Hovercraft

P.O. Box 665 * Bethel, AK 99559

Phone: 543-1919

Top Executive: Dave Haugen, Chairman

Info E-Mail: information@lynden.com

Web Site: www.lynden.com

Estab.: 1994

AK Empls.: 10

Service Areas: Bethel and Kuskokwim River villages (8)

Air Pass. Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: X Logistics: Air Trans.: Land Trans.: Marine Trans.: X Services: Hovercraft service.

Alaska Marine Highway System

7995 N. Tongass Hwy. * Ketchikan, AK 99901

Phone: 228-7284

Fax: 225-1513

Toll-Free: 800-642-0066

Top Executive: Capt. John Falvey

Info E-Mail: ask amhs@dot.state.ak.us

Web Site: www.ferryalaska.com

Estab.: 1963

AK Empls.: 400

Service Areas: Alaska (coastal); Prince Rupert, S.C and Bellingham, Wash

Air Pass, Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: X Logistics: Air Trans.: Land Trans.: Marine Trans.: Services: Marine transportation.

Alaska Marine Lines

100 Mt. Roberts St. * Juneau, AK 99801

Phone: 586-3790

Fax: 463-3298

Toll-Free: 800-585-6102

Top Executive: Gall Knapp, Pres.

Info E-Mail: information@lynden.com

Web Site: www.shipaml.com

Estab.: 1980

AK Empls.: 100

Service Areas: Southeast, Central and Western Alaska

Air Pass, Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: Logistics: Air Trans.: Land Trans.: Marine Trans.: X Services: Coastwise transportation and scheduled and nonscheduled barge services.

Alaska Marine Trucking

100 Mt. Roberts Rd. * Juneau, AK 99801

Phone: 586-3790

Fax: 463-3298

Toll-Free: 800-585-6102

Top Executive: Dan Kelly, Gen. Mgr.

Info E-Mail: information@lynden.com

Web Site: www.lynden.com

Estab.: 1987

AK Empls.: 70

Service Areas: Southeast Alaska.

Air Pass. Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: Logistics: Air Trans.: Land Trans.: X Marine Trans: Services: Freight transportation services.

Alaska Railbelt Marine

P.O. Box 24348 * Seattle, WA 98124

Phone: 206-768-3545

Fax: 206-764-5782

Toll-Free: 800-473-4342

Top Executive: Mike Halko, Pres.

Info E-Mail: information@arm.lynden.com

Web Site: www.lynden.com

Estab.: 1999

AK Empls.: 3

Service Areas: Southcentral Alaska

Air Pass, Service: Cargo/Freight Arrange.: Logistics: Air Trans,: Land Trans.: X Marine Trans.: X Services: Scheduled and nonscheduled barge service for general freight and railcars.

Alaska Railroad Corp.

P.O. Box 107500 * Anchorage, AK 99510-7500

Phone: 265-2300

Fax: 265-2365

Toll-Free: 800-321-6518

Top Executive: Patrick Gamble, Pres./CEO

Web Site: www.alaskarailroad.com

Estab.: 1915

AK Empls.: 750

Service Areas: Seward to Fairbanks.

Air Pass. Service: Cargo/Freight...