How to Ship a Container to Wrangell, AK

If you are considering moving to the Wrangell, Alaska area, you can ship your household goods and vehicles by container. You don’t have to be moving to the state to container ship something to Alaska though. When shipping via container to Alaska, the shipping is typically done from the West Coast of the United States, such as a port in Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; or Seattle, Washington. You cannot ship a container on your own. Instead, you must use a shipping company.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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  Get a quote from shipping companies that service Alaska, such as Alaska Marine Lines and Northland Services. Each company has a quote request form on its website (see Resources). You need to know where you are shipping from, the destination, the shipping date, the requested delivery date and what you are shipping.
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  Compare the quotes that you get back to pick the one that is best for you, such as the one with the cheapest price or the quickest transit time. Prices vary for container shipping. Contact the shipping company to set an appointment for the shipping date.
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  Take your cargo, such as your vehicle, to the shipping origin on the scheduled delivery date. When you arrive, you must fill out a bill of lading form to ship via your selected company. The bill of lading is your shipping contract and details what is being shipped. Payment is typically required before the container leaves the port. Before you leave, the company will give you an estimated date of arrival in Wrangell so that you know when to expect your items in Alaska.
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  Wait for a call from the shipping company to let you know that your items are in the port at Wrangell before showing up there. Delays can happen at sea, which is why you must wait until you hear from the company.

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