Ferry Freight Booking
For trucks, trailers, vans, and commercial vehicles needing ferry transport across U.S. coastal corridors.
Learn more about Ferry Freight BookingCoastal corridor
Pacific Northwest to Alaska Freight
Freight from Washington and Oregon to Alaska by vehicle ferry, barge and RoRo ship, for trailers, vehicles, equipment and building materials.
Service type: Ferry, barge and RoRo
Trucking to Alaska from the Lower 48 means a long drive through Canada, and many communities in Southeast Alaska have no road connection at all. That is why so much freight from the Pacific Northwest goes north by water: on vehicle ferries, on barges, and on RoRo and container ships.
Which service fits depends on the cargo and the destination. A loaded trailer or a vehicle can roll on and off. Heavy equipment and building materials often travel by barge. Smaller communities may be reached only by ferry or barge.
Tell us the pickup point, the destination community and what you are shipping, and we review the options available for your dates.
Ports, sailings and transit
Ports, sailing days and transit times for this corridor are confirmed with your quote. They depend on your cargo, your dates and the space available.
What shippers send
- Trailers and trucks
- Vehicles
- Heavy equipment
- Building materials
- Commercial cargo
Restrictions to know
- Dangerous goods must be declared and are not accepted on every sailing.
- Fuel in vehicles and equipment is usually limited to a low level.
- Oversize and overweight pieces need review before booking.
Documents
- Bill of lading
- Proof of ownership for vehicles (title or registration)
- Dangerous-goods declaration, where it applies
Services
Services on this corridor
RoRo Shipping
Roll-on / roll-off shipping for vehicles, machinery and wheeled cargo.
Learn more about RoRo ShippingHeavy & Oversized Transport
Support for abnormal loads, heavy vehicles, industrial machinery, and special freight.
Learn more about Heavy & Oversized TransportHow a quote request works
Step 1: Send the details
Origin and destination, what the cargo is, its dimensions and weight, and your sailing window.
Step 2: We review the options
We check which ferry, RoRo or barge services and port pairs fit your cargo and dates.
Step 3: You get a quote
The quote lists the sailing options and what each one includes.
Step 4: We arrange the booking
We book the option you choose with the carrier and tell you which documents it needs.
Questions
No. Freight shipped by water between the Lower 48 and Alaska is domestic, so it does not clear customs. It still needs a bill of lading and an accurate description of the cargo.
Many of those communities are served by ferry or barge. Tell us the destination and we check which services reach it.
Yes. Carriers usually ask for proof of ownership and a low fuel level, and they note the vehicle's condition when they receive it.
