When a customer requests a price quote for moving out of Alaska to the lower 48, the conversation usually ends with the same question, “When do I need to make my reservation?” 

If you are moving from Alaska this fall or winter, our answer will be, “right now”. 

Why reserve moves from Alaska so quickly?
It's always a good idea to reserve an outbound Alaska move with plenty of advance notice, but it's even more important right now since movers are anticipating a large number of military moves from Fairbanks beginning in November 2009 and going through January 2010.  This may lead to a shortage of movers since many of those helping out will be ...
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If you’re moving to Alaska, you’ve no doubt discovered the potential to run your savings account dry. But, there is an easy way to get there that doesn’t break the bank – ABF U-Pack. The price is similar to truck rental – but ABF does the driving. 

Basically, here’s how it works:

• A moving trailer or moving container is dropped off at your location.
• You load.
• ABF moves the trailer to Alaska (it travels to Tacoma on an ABF trailer then we’ll put the trailer on ship in Tacoma, WA to sail to Anchorage. ...
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So, you’re moving to Alaska and you’ve found that U-Pack is the easiest, most affordable way to get there.  If you’ve done your research, you probably already know that it’s ok to move smaller items with gas engines in an ABF trailer or ReloCube (like ATV’s, chainsaws, weed eaters, mowers and motorcycles).  What you may or may not know is that shipments moving into and out of Alaska are randomly inspected at the port, and if the shipment is not in compliance with Coast Guard shipping regulations, you run the risk of being fined in excess of $700 for violations.  Eeks! 

How do you make sure your shipment is in compliance when you are moving anything with a gas engine to or from Alaska? It’s simple....
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Alaska Moving
If you’re considering Alaska moving companies, I’m sure you’ve already thought about how to move your household goods, your vehicle(s) and your family. ABF U-Pack moves hundreds of people to Alaska each year.  It’s an easy and affordable option for moving to Alaska.

Like a full-service mover – ABF does all of the driving – but you’ll pay MUCH less for a U-Pack move since you do the loading and unloading and you pay only for the space you use.  

Here are options for your vehicle and your family:

If you’re the adventurous type, you can drive up the Alaska H...
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I’m moving to Alaska – Does U-Pack service the city I’m moving to?

If you’re moving to Alaska, ABF U-Pack Moving may be your solution. We use service centers in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Kenai to service most cities in Alaska.  All three service centers offer door delivery service for our moving trailers.  Our service center in Anchorage also offers the option to load or unload a moving trailer or ReloCube at the Anchorage service center.  This is a good option if you have a small amount to move to Alaska and are looking for the best value, or if you don’t have enough space to park a trailer at...
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Most people are aware that Alaska has some pretty harsh winters. In fact, the conditions can be a concern if you need self storage when you’re moving to Alaska because you aren’t ready to move in right away.    

We offer a great portable storage solution. After you load, we can store your things at the ABF Service Center closest to the city you are moving from or at our Tacoma, WA service center until you’re ready to have it delivered to your residence in Alaska. With this option, your items don’t have to endure the harsh Alaskan winters....
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Moving to Alaska

Besides buying a whole new wardrobe for the freezing cold temperatures, what else do you need to think about if you’re moving to Alaska? You may be wondering - What options do I have for moving my stuff? Do I have to drive a truck through the sometimes treacherous terrain? Can’t I just fly and not have to worry about anything?

You do have options other than driving a rental truck through snow, ice and mountains.

The most affordabld option for moving to Alaska is the “You pack, they drive” option that ABF U-Pack Moving offers. You’ll usually find this to be significantly less expensive than the ...
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