In late 2024, Alaska Marine Lines delivered three barge loads of modular units to Maui for a FEMA project supporting the Lahaina fire rebuild efforts.
According to Bret Harper, Vice President of Sales for Alaska Marine Lines, it was a responsibility they were humbled to help with. “We were glad we could assist in a small way with the ongoing Maui recovery efforts”, said Harper, “these barges were loaded with temporary housing units for displaced residents. We worked within tight deadlines and load requirements to move 83 modulars on trailers from Seattle directly to Kahului, Maui”. The modular units were brought to Seattle by truck on specialized trailers, then loaded onto barges for the journey across the Pacific Ocean.
Harper continues, “We couldn’t have done this without the assistance of Young Brothers and HDOT Harbors at the Port of Kahului. We appreciate their help in getting these delivered safely and on time to those who need them.”
Alaska Marine Lines provides scheduled bi-weekly barge service between the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii, as well as barge service between the Pacific Northwest and points throughout Alaska. They are part of the Lynden family of companies which offers transportation and logistics solutions in Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, and around the world.
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