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Issue 3 2019 - FBJNA


///ALASKA / HAWAII


An Aloha Marine Lines barge, with containers and equipment carefully stowed, sails by Honolulu. (Lynden photo.)


By Harrison Donnelly


A relatively stable economy— combined with competitive pressures, a shifting climate and an aging infrastructure-- is spurring new investments and expanded services in the ocean and air cargo industries


serving Alaska and Hawaii. Although the economies


of the nation’s newest states are


currently not among


its growth leaders, major shipping


and air freight companies nevertheless


are seeing opportunities in both stable Hawaii and still- recovering Alaska. Moreover, the location of


the two states on the Pacific crossroads of world trade tensions is not having a major impact on their cargo markets, which are largely domestic-


focused and governed by Jones Act and other limits on foreign carriers. Even so, a clampdown on trade with Asia could undermine recently announced plans by Anchorage airport officials to further take advantage of the unique air cargo transfer rights for foreign carriers available there. Global


Shipping to Alaska or Hawaii? also altering


climate change is the


regional


seascape. While ambitious projections of a new, ice-free Northwest Passage are still developing, the retreat of the Arctic ice is already opening shipping to new communities in Alaska.


Slow growth in Hawaii


Assessing the overall Hawaii economy and its effects on


the shipping noted


Brad Dechter, president DHX-Dependable Express,


that


Alaska Airlines combines its traditional service to communities in the state with a growing national cargo presence. (Alaska Airlines photo.)


The Hawaiian economy


continues to expand, but very slowly. “Freight volumes have grown only marginally in the


Airlines’ international cargo volume has grown dramatically, aided by the acquisition of cargo-friendly


“Our Arctic expansion, like our past service improvements, is customer driven.” -- Alex McKallor, Lynden.


business, of


Global the


booming tourist sector is less significant for cargo levels than construction, which has receded from its recent rapid pace. Tourism drives the state’s economy.


last few years,” Dechter said. “Construction has been down after the high-rise boom of a few years ago and building materials volumes, therefore, have been softer. But the ocean carriers expect a steady pipeline of construction projects in 2019.” The opening last summer


by Hawaiian Airlines of inter- island cargo service marked another step forward for that company’s successful bid in recent years to reinvigorate its cargo business. From a low point in about 2010, Hawaiian


aircraft and by leveraging its location for trade with Asia. The company also has


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A Lynden Air Cargo Hercules aircraſt prepares to unload cargo aſter landing on an ice runway in the Arctic. (Lynden photo.)


enjoyed a dominant share in inter-island passenger traffic. Because of the configuration of its Boeing 717s, however, Hawaiian has not been a major player in cargo deliveries between the islands, leaving that market to smaller operators. Hawaiian’s new cargo fleet


consists of two ATR-72 aircraft in an all-cargo configuration operating


between the


Honolulu, Kahului and Kona airports. Two more aircraft are expected to be in service this year. “ T h e s e


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