Port of Unalaska Island, AK Shipping Company

Shipping Cars To Or From Port Of Unalaska Island, Alaska

The Port of Dutch Harbor is the only port on the Unalaska Island of the Fox Island groups, which are part of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. The port is within the city limits of Unalaska City, which has a population of over 4,000 people. Unalaska is a popular destination, thanks to its snowy peak mountains, the scenic landscape, and the prosperous fishing industry, among other things. Tourists and residents on the island need car transportation services. And that is how we ship cars to or from Port of Unalaska Island, Alaska.

Auto Hauling Price & Time Examples To Move Your Vehicle

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle you are shipping.

How do you shift a car to or from Dutch Harbor?

To shift a car to Dutch Harbor, you must find companies that ship cars to Unalaska. Unalaska is an island, so hauling cars by road is not an option. Auto haulers ship cars to the island by sea through the Port of Dutch Harbor. The port is managed by Unalaska City’s Department of Ports and Harbors. They operate all the six docks at the port.

The Unalaska Marine Center is the most convenient port facility through which to ship cars. The dock’s facilities can handle different types of cargo, including containers. The lack of a roll-on/roll-off dock or ramp at the port makes container relocating the only option when moving cars to or from Port of Unalaska Island, Alaska.

Importing a vehicle through the Port of Dutch Harbor

The Port of Dutch Harbor is not a US Customs and Border Protection designated port of entry. As such, you cannot import a vehicle from overseas through this port. Note that, a foreign car cannot be registered anywhere in the US without clearance from the US CBP.

So, if you are importing a vehicle from overseas, you should first ship to nearby ports in Alaska that are designated ports of entry. After clearing the car through customs, you can now arrange with the auto transporter to shift it to Unalaska.

What to consider when relocating?

Before shipping to Unalaska, refer to your travel plans. Are you planning to tour other places in Alaska? If so, then it could be a terrible idea to shift to the island. That’s because you will still need your car to tour mainland Alaska. A good idea is to ship the vehicle to ports connecting to mainland Alaska, then fly to Unalaska and tour the small island by cab service.

Another consideration to make is the climate. If you relocate your car to Unalaska during winter, you must prep your vehicle for driving on icy and snowy roads. This will require you to:

• Check your car lights, washers, wipers, and lights. All these components should be working correctly before you ship.
• Consider installing winter tires or traction chains.
• Due to the remoteness of Unalaska, carry an extra battery and an extra jerry can full of fuel.
• To prevent freezing of fuel, mix it with anti-freeze.

Please refer to this article for tips on driving in snowy conditions.

With an experienced and professional auto transporter working with you, moving cars to or from the Port of Unalaska Island, Alaska, will be straightforward. A good shipper will offer you different shifting options and recommend the best ones. We provide comprehensive car hauling services to and from Unalaska Island. Call us or visit this page for a free quote.