US ANC Port (Anchorage) – Terminals, Draft, Agents

About This Seaport

For a port the official register still calls 'small,' Anchorage (US ANC) carries an outsized load: the Don Young Port of Alaska moved about 5.5 million tons of fuel and freight in 2025, roughly half of all marine cargo entering Alaska. Three general-cargo terminals combine container, roll-on/roll-off, bulk-cement and breakbulk capability, served by three rail-mounted electric container cranes. Matson and TOTE Maritime run the core Jones Act container services from Tacoma, and about half of all freight landed here is trucked or railed onward to destinations across the state, including the Southeast. Hinterland reach comes from the Alaska Railroad to Fairbanks and the state highway network, making Anchorage the pivot of statewide distribution. The aging docks are being rebuilt under the roughly USD 2.75 billion Port of Alaska Modernization Program running over the next decade: the new Petroleum & Cement Terminal is already operating, and Cargo Terminal 1 is targeting completion by the end of 2029. Shippers targeting Southeast Alaska more often rely on services through Seattle and Tacoma with regional feeders, while Anchorage covers the populous central and northern interior.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Anchorage?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Anchorage is US ANC. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Anchorage located?▼

The port of Anchorage is located in United States (Cook Inlet; Gulf of Alaska; North Pacific Ocean).

What is the size of the port Anchorage?▼

Anchorage is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Anchorage?▼

The channel depth of Anchorage is 6.4 meters.

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About This Seaport

Frequently Asked Questions

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