Alaska Service Announcements

Alaska Service Announcements

June 5, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Matson:

While there will be no changes to our Alaska sailing schedule out of Tacoma over 4th of July holiday weekend, please note that terminal hours of operation will be adjusted as follows:

Tacoma

Both the marine gate and the Matson CFS will be open with regular hours on Friday, July 3.  Regular sailing day cutoffs will apply.  The gate and CFS will be open with regular hours on Monday, July 6.

Anchorage

The Anchorage terminal and auto dock will be closed on Friday, July 3, however the gate will be open from 0800 to 1145 and 1300 to 1645.  Matson Tacoma 337N will be received and worked on Sunday, July 5, with no change in the Sunday operating schedule.  The gate will be open with regular hours and cargo will be available

Kodiak

The Kodiak gate and offices will be closed on Friday, July 3.

Dutch Harbor

The Dutch Harbor offices will be closed on Friday, July 3.  Matson Anchorage 340S will be received and worked on Friday, July 3, with no change in the operating schedule.  The gate will be open with regular hours and cargo will be available.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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May 28, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Matson:

Please be advised that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) will observe the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19, at West Coast port facilities. As a result, the Tacoma SSAT marine gate will be closed for the day shift and reopen for the night shift that day.

To receive freight for Matson Tacoma 336N, Tacoma gate hours on June 19 will be as follows:

Gate hours – 1700 – 2200

Cargo cutoff – 2200

Please plan to avoid gate delays on Friday night by gating in as much of your freight as possible by the close of business on Thursday, June 18.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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April 14, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Matson:

Please note that our Alaska terminals will observe the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, with hours of operation as follows:

Tacoma

Anchorage

Kodiak

Dutch Harbor

Matson Sales offices and Customer Service will also be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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April 8, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Matson:

Please be advised that the final sailings for the 2026 “Keep From Freezing” (KFF) season will be the southbound Matson Tacoma 330S departing from Anchorage on Tuesday, April 21, and the northbound Matson Kodiak 338N departing from Tacoma on Wednesday, April 22.

Customers may continue to request KFF service after these dates by marking bookings and paperwork accordingly. Some customers may wish to continue using KFF service for inland locations, such as Fairbanks, where lower temperatures may prevail. KFF surcharges will apply if this service is requested.

Please review existing bookings for future sailings to ensure KFF is correctly noted. Adjustments can be made online or by calling our Customer Service Center.

There will be a transition period after the season ends as we switch from insulated to non-insulated containers. During this time, customers may be issued a KFF container in lieu of a dry container. KFF surcharges will not apply unless an insulated container was specifically requested.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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April 7, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

Due to highly unusual circumstances impacting the cost of fuel, TOTE Maritime Alaska will increase its Fuel-Related Surcharge (FSC) by 2.5%, effective April 26, 2026.

The 2.5% increase in FSC will apply to STB TOTE Tariffs 202-B, 501-A, 601-A, and 701-A, revising each from 27% to 29.5%, all effective April 26, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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March 23, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

North Star northbound voyage 26047 will arrive in Anchorage with an 0300 Work Start on Tuesday, March 24. Please see below for our Anchorage Terminal hours.

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Anchorage Terminal

Southbound Voyage 26048

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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March 17, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

TOTE Maritime Alaska has filed a 2% increase in its Fuel-Related Surcharge (FSC). This revision will become effective March 29, 2026.  This filing was made with the Surface Transportation Board of the United States (STB).

The 2% increase in FSC will apply to STB TOTE Tariffs 202-B, 501-A, 601-A, and 701-A, revising each from 25% to 27%, all effective March 29, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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March 11, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

The regular ILWU Stop Work Night in March will take place this Thursday, March 12th.

The Tacoma trailer gate will be closed from 1645hrs Thursday until 0800hrs on Friday. Vehicle gate will be open normal hours.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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March 6, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

Midnight Sun northbound voyage 26037 will arrive in Anchorage with a 0830 Work Start this Sunday, March 8th. Please see below for our Anchorage Terminal hours on Sunday.

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Anchorage Terminal

Southbound Voyage 26038

Sunday, March 8th

•    0830 – Work Start

•    0800-1700 – Lanes open

•    All normal gate cutoffs remain in place

•    All hazardous booking and yard cutoffs remain in place

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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February 19, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

Please note a correction to our previous notice regarding the ILWU Stop Work Night in February.

The regular ILWU Stop Work Night in February will now take place this Thursday, February 19th.

The Tacoma trailer gate will be closed from 1645hrs Thursday until 0800hrs on Friday. Vehicle gate will be open normal hours.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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February 10, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

The regular ILWU Stop Work Night in February will take place this Thursday, February 12th. 

The Tacoma trailer gate will be closed from 1645hrs Thursday until 0800hrs on Friday. Vehicle gate will be open normal hours.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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February 6, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

Midnight Sun northbound voyage 26021 will arrive in Anchorage with an 0300 Work Start this Sunday, February 8. Please see below for our Anchorage Terminal hours.

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Anchorage Terminal

Southbound Voyage 26022

Friday, February 6

•    1200 – All other hazardous loads must be approved

•    1700 – All other hazardous and non-hazardous loads must be in the yard

•    All haz waste cutoffs remain in place

Sunday, February 8

•    0300 – Work Start

•    0700 – Lanes Open

•    1700 – Lanes Close

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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February 3, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

We would like to remind you of our upcoming regulatory dry dock period. Beginning Friday, February 6th, MV North Star will be out of service for three consecutive Friday sailings, returning to regular service on Friday, February 27th.

Please refer to the link below to view our complete sailing schedule for February, including hours of operation for Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 16.

Click HERE for Complete Schedule

DRY DOCK

 

Please note that terminal hours, gate hours, and cutoffs will not be impacted by the dry dock schedule.

Northbound

Friday, February 6

•    No Friday sailing, regulatory dry dock for North Star

Friday, February 13

•    No Friday sailing, regulatory dry dock for North Star

Friday, February 20

•    No Friday sailing, regulatory dry dock for North Star

Southbound

Tuesday, February 10

•    No Tuesday sailing, regulatory dry dock for North Star

Tuesday, February 17

•    No Tuesday sailing, regulatory dry dock for North Star

Tuesday, February 24

•    No Tuesday sailing, regulatory dry dock for North Star

 

PRESIDENTS' DAY

Tacoma Terminal & Offices

Monday, February 16

•    Terminal and Office Closed

Anchorage Terminal & Offices

Monday, February 16

•    Normal gate & office hours

January 23, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

Midnight Sun northbound voyage 26013 will arrive in Anchorage with an 0800 Work Start this Sunday, January 25. Please see below for our Anchorage Terminal hours this Sunday.

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Anchorage Terminal

Southbound Voyage 26014

Sunday, January 25

•        0800– Work Start

•        0800-1700 – Lanes open

•        All normal gate cutoffs remain in place

•        All hazardous booking and yard cutoffs remain in place

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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January 23, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Matson:

Monday, February 16, 2026, President's Day, is a holiday for Matson in Alaska. Please note our holiday hours below.  

In Anchorage, the offices and the auto dock will be closed. The gate will open from 0700 to 1645 and close for lunch from 1145 to 1300.

In Kodiak and Dutch Harbor, the offices will be closed. Ship operations will operate as normally scheduled, and the gates will have regular hours.

The Tacoma offices, gate, and auto lot will be open.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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January 15, 2026

To Our Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

We would like to remind you of our upcoming regulatory dry dock period. Beginning Friday, February 6th, MV North Star will be out of service for three consecutive Friday sailings, returning to regular service on Friday, February 27th.

Please refer to the link below to view our complete sailing schedule for February, including hours of operation for Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 16.

Click Here for More Information

DRY DOCK

Please note that terminal hours, gate hours, and cutoffs will not be impacted by the dry dock schedule. 

Northbound

Friday, February 6

•    No Friday sailing, regulatory dry dock for North Star

Friday, February 13

•    No Friday sailing, regulatory dry dock for North Star 

Friday, February 20

•    No Friday sailing, regulatory dry dock for North Star

Southbound

Tuesday, February 10

•    No Tuesday sailing, regulatory dry dock for North Star

Tuesday, February 17

•    No Tuesday sailing, regulatory dry dock for North Star

Tuesday, February 24

•    No Tuesday sailing, regulatory dry dock for North Star

 

PRESIDENTS' DAY

Tacoma Terminal & Offices

Monday, February 16

•    Terminal and Office Closed

Anchorage Terminal & Offices

Monday, February 16

•    Normal gate & office hours

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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January 9, 2026

To Our Valued Customers,

On behalf of Matson:

Please note that Matson Anchorage will bypass Dutch Harbor on Friday, February 6, for scheduled maintenance.

 

Matson Anchorage 326N will depart Tacoma on Friday, January 30, call Anchorage on Tuesday, February 3, Kodiak on Wednesday, February 4, and return directly to Tacoma following Kodiak operations.

 

Matson Anchorage 327N will sail from Tacoma as scheduled on Wednesday, February 11.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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January 9, 2026

To Our Valued Customers,

On behalf of Tote:

Please be advised that MV Midnight Sun, northbound voyage 26005, will arrive in Anchorage this Sunday, January 11, with a 1000 work start. Please see below for Anchorage Terminal hours.

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Anchorage Terminal

Southbound Voyage 26006

Sunday, January 11

•        1000 Work start

•        All terminal cut offs remain in place

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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January 9, 2026

To Our Valued Customers,

On behalf of Tote:

Please find our terminal schedules below for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19th.

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Tacoma Terminal & Offices

Sunday, January 18

•        Closed

Monday, January 19

•        Closed

Tuesday, January 20

•        Normal Gate and Office Hours

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Anchorage Terminal & Offices

Sunday, January 18

•        Normal Gate and Office Hours  

Monday, January 19

•        Normal Gate and Office Hours  

Tuesday, January 20

•        Normal Gate and Office Hours  

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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December 22, 2025

To Our Valued Customers,

On behalf of Tote:

We would like to inform you of the following updates to our holiday gate hours and cargo availability schedules:

Click HERE ​​​​for December Holiday Schedule

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

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December 19, 2025

To Our Valued Customers,

On behalf of Tote:

As a reminder, operating hours and sailing schedules will be adjusted in observance of the upcoming holidays. Please refer to the links below for the full details and southbound cargo availability.

 

Please note that the Anchorage terminal will operate under normal hours on December 26, updating our previous communication.

Click HERE ​​​​for December Holiday Schedule

Please refer to the link below to view our regulatory drydock schedule during the month of February. Cutoff times and gate hours to follow.

Click HERE for Regulatory Dock Schedule

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

December 10, 2025

To Our Valued Customers,

On behalf of Tote:

The regular ILWU Stop Work Night in December will take place this Thursday, December 11th.

The Tacoma trailer gate will be closed from 1645hrs Thursday until 0800hrs on Friday. Vehicle gate will be open normal hours.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

December 8, 2025

To Our Valued Customers,

On behalf of Matson:

Please note the following adjusted Alaska service schedules for the upcoming holiday season:

Sailing Schedules

Christmas Week - Kodiak Bypass

Matson Kodiak 327N will depart Tacoma on Friday, December 19, and arrive at Anchorage on Tuesday, December 23. The vessel will bypass Kodiak due to the Christmas holiday and arrive at Dutch Harbor on Friday, December 26.

Christmas Week - Single Sailing ex Tacoma

There will be no sailing from Tacoma on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, resulting in no vessel arrival at Anchorage on Sunday, December 28, or Kodiak on Monday, December 29.

Matson Anchorage 323N will depart Tacoma on Friday, December 26, and arrive at Anchorage on Tuesday, December 30.

Due to the no-work holiday, MAC323S will depart Anchorage on Thursday, January 1, and arrive at Kodiak on Friday, January 2, and Dutch Harbor on Saturday, January 3.

New Year’s Week - Single Sailing ex Tacoma

There will be no sailing from Tacoma on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31, resulting in no vessel arrival at Anchorage on Sunday, January 4, or Kodiak on Monday, January 5.

Matson Tacoma voyage 320N will depart Tacoma on Friday, January 2, resuming Matson’s regular service schedule, arriving at Anchorage on Tuesday, January 6, Kodiak on Wednesday, January 7, and Dutch Harbor on Friday, January 9.

Terminal Holiday Hours

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

December 5, 2025

To Our Valued Customers,

On behalf of Tote:

Please refer to the link below for our sailing schedule during the upcoming holidays.

Click HERE ​​​​for December Holiday Schedule

Please refer to the link below to view our regulatory drydock schedule during the month of February. Cutoff times and gate hours to follow.

Click HERE for Regulatory Dock Schedule

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

November 21, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

Please find our adjusted terminal hours and sailing schedule for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday week below.

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Tacoma Terminal

Wednesday, November 26

Thursday, November 27

Friday, November 28

Monday, December 1

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Anchorage Terminal

Tuesday, November 25

Wednesday, November 26

Thursday, November 27

Friday, November 28

Sunday, November 30

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

November 14, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

Our primary water carrier serving Alaska has announced a General Rate Increase affecting both Northbound and Southbound shipments to and from Alaska.

The new General Rate Increase is effective as of December 1st, 2026. These adjustments are necessary due to increased water costs, trucking/intermodal costs, operational costs, technology improvements and our continued investment in services to Alaska.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

November 10, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

The regular ILWU Stop Work Night in November will take place this Thursday, November 13th.

The Tacoma trailer gate will be closed from 1645hrs Thursday until 0800hrs on Friday. Vehicle gate will be open normal hours.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

November 10, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

Midnight Sun northbound voyage 25179 will arrive in Anchorage with a 0830 Work Start this Tuesday, November 11th. Please see below for our Anchorage Terminal hours this Tuesday.

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Anchorage Terminal

Southbound Voyage 25180

Tuesday, November 11th

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

November 7, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On Behalf of Tote:

North Star northbound voyage 25177 will arrive in Anchorage with an 0730 Work Start this Sunday, November 9. Please see below for our Anchorage Terminal hours this Sunday.

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Anchorage Terminal

Southbound Voyage 25178

Sunday, November 9

•        0730– Work Start

•        0800-1700 – Lanes open

•        All normal gate cutoffs remain in place

•        All hazardous booking and yard cutoffs remain in place

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

November 7, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

Please be advised of the following Odyssey Logistics receiving cut-offs and facility for the Fife Washington closures the week of the upcoming for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Holiday:

 

Thursday, 11/27/2025 – Receiving is Closed

Friday, 11/28/2025 – Receiving is Closed

 

Wednesday, 12/24/25 - Receiving is Closed

Thursday, 12/25/2025 - Receiving is Closed

Friday, 12/26/2025 - Receiving Open Normal Hours

 

Wednesday, 12/31/2025 - Receiving Open Normal Hours

Thursday, 01/01/2026- Receiving is Closed

Friday, 01/02/2026 - Receiving Open Normal Hours

 

 

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Below are the ocean carrier’s sailing schedules for Thanksgiving. We will update you when we have their Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Schedule.

 



Tacoma Terminal

 

Wednesday, November 26

 

Thursday, November 27

 

Friday, November 28

 

Monday, December 1

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Anchorage Terminal

 

Tuesday, November 25

 

Wednesday, November 26

 

Thursday, November 27

 

Friday, November 28

 

Sunday, November 30

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

November 7, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On behalf of Matson:

Please be advised that Matson Tacoma experienced a mechanical issue this week, delaying its southbound departure from Anchorage. We resolved the issue, and MTC315S is currently underway and estimated to arrive Tacoma early Saturday morning, November 8, with cargo operations starting upon arrival.

 

MTC316N is now expected to depart Tacoma on Saturday evening and arrive in Anchorage on Wednesday morning, November 12, and in Kodiak on Thursday, November 13.

 

As a result of this delay and to restore the vessel’s schedule integrity, MTC316N will bypass Dutch Harbor on Friday, November 14, and return to Tacoma directly from Kodiak.

 

MTC317N will depart Tacoma as scheduled on Wednesday, November 19.

 

We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

November 4, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On behalf of Tote:

Please find our adjusted terminal hours and sailing schedule for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday week below.

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Tacoma Terminal

Wednesday, November 26

•    Normal gate hours

•    Northbound voyage 25189 scheduled for departure

•    Vehicles from SB V25186 will be available at 0800 on Monday, December 1st

Thursday, November 27

•    Terminal closed — Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 28

•    Terminal closed

•    No Friday sailing

Monday, December 1

•    Normal gate hours

•    0800 - Trailer & vehicle cargo available from SB voyage 25188, and vehicles from SB V25186

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Anchorage Terminal

Tuesday, November 25

•    Normal gate hours

•    Southbound Voyage 25188 scheduled for departure

Wednesday, November 26

•    Normal gate hours

•    1700 - All hazardous waste and notable loads must be approved

Thursday, November 27

•    Terminal Closed — Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 28

•    0800-1140 - Vehicle and trailer lanes open

•    1000 - All hazardous waste and notable loads must be in the terminal

•    1000 - All other hazardous loads must be approved

Sunday, November 30

•    Normal gate hours

•    Southbound Voyage 25190 scheduled for departure

•    1000 - All hazardous and nonhazardous loads must in the terminal

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

November 4, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On behalf of Matson:

Matson will have a single sailing during the week of Thanksgiving.  

Matson Kodiak 325N will sail on Wednesday, November 26, and call Anchorage on Sunday, November 30, and Kodiak on Monday, December 1.  

There will be no sailing from Tacoma on Friday, November 28, resulting in no vessel call in Anchorage on Tuesday, December 2; Kodiak on Wednesday, December 3; or Dutch Harbor on Friday, December 5.  

Our operations will be closed on Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving.  
Hours of operation for Friday, November 28, are as follows:

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

October 2, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On behalf of Tote:

We would like to announce the official start of the Keep From Freezing (KFF) season, beginning with northbound voyage 25163, departing Tacoma on Friday, October 10, 2025

 As a reminder, guidelines for requesting KFF service are:

 If you are a customer that has a TOTE Maritime Alaska equipment pool, our Customer Service and Inland Groups will assist you in transitioning to the correct equipment based on your KFF needs.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

September 30, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On behalf of Matson:

During the winter months, Matson provides both refrigerated and insulated containers to protect your cargo from freeze damage. This year, our Keep From Freezing (KFF) service will begin with the sailing of Matson Kodiak 321N, departing Tacoma on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. For southbound freight, KFF service will start with the sailing of Matson Kodiak 321S, departing Anchorage on Monday, October 20, 2025.

 Please request this service when booking. KFF service charges will apply.

Some customers may wish to begin using KFF service before these dates for inland locations, such as Fairbanks, where lower temperatures may prevail. Bookings and paperwork will need to be marked accordingly, and KFF service charges will be applied.

Some special notes about KFF containers:

Shippers of flammable products should review the attachment linked here.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

September 26, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On behalf of Tote:

North Star northbound voyage 25153 will arrive in Anchorage with an 0900 Work Start this Sunday, September 28. Please see below for our Anchorage Terminal hours this Sunday.

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Anchorage Terminal

 Southbound Voyage 25154

Sunday, September 28

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

September 26, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On behalf of Tote:

Tote will have two additional sailings in December due to an adjustment in our dry-docking schedule. The North Star will now undergo its standard regulatory dry-dock in February–March 2026, instead of December 2025.

Here are the added sailing dates departing from Tacoma:

Tote will still have single sailings during the holiday weeks: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

September 9, 2025

 Dear Valued Customer,

On behalf of Tote:

The regular ILWU Stop Work Night in September will take place this Thursday, September 11th.

The Tacoma trailer gate will be closed from 1645hrs Thursday until 0800hrs on Friday. Vehicle gate will be open normal hours. 

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

July 16, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On behalf of Tote,

Beginning January 1, 2026, all trucks serving our Tacoma Terminal must be compliant with the NWSA Clean Truck Program.

To enter the terminal, trucks must have:

 

RFID tags must be updated with current:

 

No changes are planned for clean trucks (2007 or newer engines) currently operating at NWSA international terminals.

Please note: Ordering, programming, and receiving RFID tags can take up to a month. All vendor and customer trucks must complete this process by Thanksgiving 2025.The responsibility is on the truck owners and operators to be complaint with this program.

 

Use the link below to access the NWSA website for more details

Clean Truck Program | Northwest Seaport - Port of Tacoma

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

July 15, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On behalf of Matson,

Due to increasing concern for the safety of transporting vehicles powered by large lithium-ion batteries, Matson is suspending acceptance of used or new electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles for transport aboard its vessels.

Effective immediately, we have ceased accepting new bookings for these shipments to/from all trades.

Matson continues to support industry efforts to develop comprehensive standards and procedures to address fire risk posed by lithium-ion batteries at sea and plans to resume acceptance of them when appropriate safety solutions that meet our requirements can be implemented.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

February 20, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

On behalf of Tote:

The Alaska Department of Transportation has released upcoming road restrictions, effective Wednesday, February 26.

Please note that the restrictions could limit the allowable gross and axle weight of trailers delivering over the road to destinations outside of Anchorage. We will not inundate you with further emails for restrictions and recommend checking the Alaska DOT website for future information and updates. You can also sign-up to have restriction notifications sent directly to your phone or email.

 Click here to access the Alaska DOT website

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 The Alaska Department of Transportation issued notice as follows:

PUBLIC NOTICE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES

CENTRAL REGION

SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

Issue Date: February 19, 2025

 

Weight restrictions are stated as a percentage of legal allowable weight and shall be applied to the maximum axle loading of 17 AAC 25.013(e).

 

The Central Region boundaries extend from Homer on the Sterling Highway and Seward on the Seward Highway to Mile 118 on the Glenn Highway and Mile 163 on the Parks Highway. The Dillingham and Bethel road systems are also included within the Central Region.

 

Effective Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. The following State maintained roads are restricted to the following:

 

INDIVIDUAL ROAD WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

The following roads are restricted to 100% of legal axle load, no overloads:

 

Sterling Hwy:

-         MP 37 to MP 44

-         MP 55 to MP 157

-         MP 169 to MP 175

 

Seward Hwy:

-         MP 0 to MP 26

-         MP 37 to MP 75

 

Kenai Spur Hwy:

-         MP 5 to MP 38.4

 

Swanson River Rd

 

Bridge Access Rd

 

Kalifornsky Beach Rd

The following roads are restricted to 85% of legal axle load with 100% legal axle loads allowed on the drive axles of approved Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) of 90’ or more with at least 2 trailers on the following roads (no overloads), unless otherwise indicated:

 

Sterling Hwy:

-         MP 44 to MP 55

-         MP 157 to MP 169

 

Seward Hwy:

-         MP 26 to MP 37

Kenai Spur Hwy:

-         MP 0 to MP 5

 

Bridge Access Rd

 

Kalifornsky Beach Rd

 

All State maintained paved roads in the Kenai Peninsula area (south of Seward Highway MP 75 at Ingram Creek Bridge) – 75%

 

All State maintained gravel roads in the Kenai Peninsula area (south of Seward Highway MP 75 at Ingram Creek Bridge) – 50%

 

Additional restrictions and modifications will be imposed as necessary.

 

Authorized Weight restrictions will only be posted on the DOT&PF Division of Measurement and Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (MSCVE) webpage. Weight Restrictions posted on 511 or any other posting are for information only. The most recent published public notice will supersede any conflicting information from other sources. Public Notices can be found at: http://www.dot.alaska.gov click on “Measures & Commercial Vehicles” then under the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement tab click on “Weight Restrictions” go to the middle of the page and click on “Central Region” than open the most recent Central Region listing.

The Department of Public Safety and the DOT/PF Division of Measurement and Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement will be enforcing these restrictions.

Issued By: Burrell Nickeson, Central Region Maintenance and Operations,

Phone: 907-269-0757, Fax: 907-248-1573, Email: burrell.nickeson@alaska.gov

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

November 14, 2024

Dear Valued Customer,

On behalf of Matson:

On November 7, 2024, the Anchorage Assembly approved an increase to the Port of Alaska Modernization Program (PAMP) Surcharge for 2025 to $4.80 per ton. This surcharge applies to all commodities shipped through the Port of Alaska effective January 1, 2025.

 

The PAMP surcharge is collected as part of the Municipality’s financing plan for the port’s upgrading and redevelopment. Matson pays this fee directly to the Port. The surcharge amount is subject to annual review and adjustment by the Port of Alaska Commission.  

 

As the industry practice is typically to bill on a per-container basis, Matson will begin assessing the 2025 PAMP Surcharge based on average cargo weights as follows, effective January 1, 2025:

  

 

Anchorage Northbound

Current Surcharge $9.50 / container

2025 Surcharge $75.50 / container

 

Anchorage Southbound

Current Surcharge $6.50 / container

2025 Surcharge $55.00 / container

 

Autos Northbound

Current Surcharge $1.20 / vehicle

2025 Surcharge $10.50 / vehicle

 

Autos Southbound

Current Surcharge $1.20 / vehicle

2025 Surcharge $10.50 / vehicle

 

Autos Inter-port

Current Surcharge $1.20 / vehicle

2025 Surcharge $10.50 / vehicle

 

LCL

Current Surcharge $0.59 / ton

2025 Surcharge $4.80 / ton

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If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

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November 12, 2024

Dear Valued Customer,

 

On behalf of Tote:

The Port of Alaska recently published its 2025, Port Modernization assessment. Consequently, TOTE Maritime Alaska has filed updates to Item 695, Port of Alaska Modernization Surcharge, as published in Tariff STB TOTE 101-A.  TOTE Maritime’s related tariff updates will become effective January 1, 2025.

 

Tariff Item 695 reflects the following per-unit updates, effective January 1, 2025:

 

Northbound‍

Trailers, Flatbed Trailers, or Containers: $79

 

Automobiles and other drive-on/off units described in Tariff STBTOTE 601-A, Items 2097, 2500, 2910, 2917, 2945, 2950, and 2959: $23

 

Drive-on/off units described in Tariff STB TOTE 601-A, Item 2685(Machinery): $4.80 per short ton (2,000 pounds)

 

Southbound

Trailers, Flatbed Trailers, or Containers: $40

 

Automobiles and other drive-on/off units described in Tariff STBTOTE 601-A, Items 2097, 2500, 2910, 2917, 2945, 2950, and 2959: $23

 

Drive-on/off units described in Tariff STB TOTE 601-A, Item 2685(Machinery):  $4.80 per short ton (2,000 pounds)

 

Tariff Item 695 does not apply to southbound dunnage loads.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

November 5, 2024

Dear Valued Customer,

 

On behalf of Matson:

In order to offset rising costs of operation and continuing investment in our Alaska services, Matson has filed a general rate increase of 7.5% for all Alaska cargo, effective Sunday, December 15, 2024 (see Matson tariff 301-A).

 

In addition, the following increases will also go into effect on December 15:



 

 

Tacoma to Anchorage, Kodiak, Dutch, Akutan

Current Per Container - $450

Eff. 12/15/24 - $484

 

 

 

Anchorage to Tacoma

Current Per Container - $270

Eff. 12/15/24 - $290

 

 

 

Dutch Harbor, Akutan to Tacoma

Current Per Container - $311

Eff. 12/15/24 - $334

 

 

 

Kodiak to Tacoma

Current Per Container - $341

Eff. 12/15/24 - $367

 

 

 

Vehicles Northbound

Current Per Container - $130

Eff. 12/15/24 - $140

 

 

 

Vehicles Southbound

Current Per Container - $95

Eff. 12/15/24 - $102

 

 

 

 

These rate adjustments are needed to keep pace with inflation and help maintain the highest level of service for our Alaska customers.

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

October 10, 2024

Dear Valued Customer,

 

On behalf of Tote:

TOTE Maritime Alaska has filed a General Rate Increase (GRI) of 7.5% to be effective Sunday, November 10, 2024. This rate action was filed with the United States Surface Transportation Board in Washington, D.C.  

 

The GRI filing applies to STB TOTE tariffs 101-A, 202-B, 501-A, and 601-A. This filing does not apply to STB TOTE 701-A, household goods.  Additionally, the GRI filing does not apply to STB TOTE 101-A, Item 695, Port of Alaska Modernization Surcharge. Item 695 will be adjusted after the Port of Alaska announces their assessment for calendar-year 2025.

 

A partial list of exceptions to this filing includes the following:

Item 940, Terminal Charge

Northbound

Southbound

Item 760, Port Charge

Northbound

Southbound

Items 340 and 341, Arbitraries in the Lower-48 States

Item 342, Arbitraries in Alaska

Item 540, Hazardous Materials

If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

We thank you for your business!

July 11, 2024

Dear Valued Customer,

 

We are thrilled to announce that we have updated our web address for tracking shipments to Alaska! You can now find us at https://afftm4web.tmwcloud.com/login.msw.

 

This change reflects our commitment to enhancing our customer experience and making it easier for you to track your shipments.

 

Please update your bookmarks and visit us.

 

We hope you find the new web address convenient and user-friendly.

 

If you are not yet registered, please reach out to your Sales Representative and/or Customer Service at AFFCustomerservice@odysseylogistics.com

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If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.

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