Anchorage Industries – Transportation

 

Gateway to the Artic

If you want transportation, Anchorage is the place to be. Home to the world’s 4th busiest cargo airport, the Port of Alaska, and the iconic Alaska Railroad, we’ve got planes, trains, and boats working 24/7 to keep goods flowing and people moving. Whether it’s air cargo, maritime shipping, or rail freight, Anchorage connects the state to the world, and offers an array of career opportunities in logistics, operations, and management.

The transportation sector is a cornerstone of Anchorage’s economy, providing jobs for one in seven residents. With industries ranging from air cargo operations to shipping logistics and rail transport, professionals in this field play a vital role in keeping the state’s infrastructure and economy running smoothly. If you’re ready to contribute to the industry that keeps Alaska functioning, then Anchorage is the place for you.

By The Numbers

4th

Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport is the 4th busiest cargo port in the world

1 out of 7

Jobs in Anchorage are tied to the transportation industry

#1

Anchorage’s Lake Hood Seaplane Base is the busiest floatplane base in the world

Mary Graham

Mary Graham

Occupation: Sales & Community Marketing Specialist for Alaska Airlines

Industry: Professional & Business Services, Transportation

Age: 33

Born and Raised: Westside, Westchester Lagoon

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Current Profession: Sales & Community Marketing Specialist for Alaska Airlines

Currently Reside: Downtown, Westchester Lagoon

I choose Anchorage because: I Choose Anchorage because: of the career opportunities & vast networking while also being close to the great outdoors.

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