July 21, 2026
To Our Valued Customer,
On Behalf of Tote:
TOTE Maritime Alaska has filed a 2.5% decrease in its Fuel-Related Surcharge (FSC). This revision will become effective August 2, 2026. This filing was made with the Surface Transportation Board of the United States (STB).
The 2.5% decrease in FSC will apply to STB TOTE Tariffs 202-B, 501-A, 601-A, and 701-A, revising each from 29.5% to 27%, all effective August 2, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.
We thank you for your business!
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June 5, 2026
To Our Valued Customer,
On Behalf of Matson:
While there will be no changes to our Alaska sailing schedule out of Tacoma over 4th of July holiday weekend, please note that terminal hours of operation will be adjusted as follows:
Tacoma
Both the marine gate and the Matson CFS will be open with regular hours on Friday, July 3. Regular sailing day cutoffs will apply. The gate and CFS will be open with regular hours on Monday, July 6.
Anchorage
The Anchorage terminal and auto dock will be closed on Friday, July 3, however the gate will be open from 0800 to 1145 and 1300 to 1645. Matson Tacoma 337N will be received and worked on Sunday, July 5, with no change in the Sunday operating schedule. The gate will be open with regular hours and cargo will be available
Kodiak
The Kodiak gate and offices will be closed on Friday, July 3.
Dutch Harbor
The Dutch Harbor offices will be closed on Friday, July 3. Matson Anchorage 340S will be received and worked on Friday, July 3, with no change in the operating schedule. The gate will be open with regular hours and cargo will be available.
If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.
We thank you for your business!
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April 8, 2026
To Our Valued Customer,
On Behalf of Matson:
Please be advised that the final sailings for the 2026 “Keep From Freezing” (KFF) season will be the southbound Matson Tacoma 330S departing from Anchorage on Tuesday, April 21, and the northbound Matson Kodiak 338N departing from Tacoma on Wednesday, April 22.
Customers may continue to request KFF service after these dates by marking bookings and paperwork accordingly. Some customers may wish to continue using KFF service for inland locations, such as Fairbanks, where lower temperatures may prevail. KFF surcharges will apply if this service is requested.
Please review existing bookings for future sailings to ensure KFF is correctly noted. Adjustments can be made online or by calling our Customer Service Center.
There will be a transition period after the season ends as we switch from insulated to non-insulated containers. During this time, customers may be issued a KFF container in lieu of a dry container. KFF surcharges will not apply unless an insulated container was specifically requested.
If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.
We thank you for your business!
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April 7, 2026
To Our Valued Customer,
On Behalf of Tote:
Due to highly unusual circumstances impacting the cost of fuel, TOTE Maritime Alaska will increase its Fuel-Related Surcharge (FSC) by 2.5%, effective April 26, 2026.
The 2.5% increase in FSC will apply to STB TOTE Tariffs 202-B, 501-A, 601-A, and 701-A, revising each from 27% to 29.5%, all effective April 26, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team at (800) 642-6664.
We thank you for your business!
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