American Honda Trains Mechanics for Local Repairs
Four technicians from American Honda went to Scammon Bay to train—and learn from—Coastal Villages Region Fund mechanic/welders who keep ATVs and boat motors running.
Transportation
Alaska Railroad Greenlights Purchase of New Seward Cruise Port
The Alaska Railroad’s board of directors approved purchase of a $137 million cruise terminal in Seward, making way for construction.
Trucking Association Taps FedEx Manager for Executive Director
A new hand is at the wheel of the trade group for the statewide trucking industry. The Alaska Trucking Association named Jamie Benson as its new Executive Director.
Rebuilt Cordova Small Boat Harbor Opening for Summer
Turnagain Marine wrapped up a two-year, $40 million expansion and upgrade in Cordova in time for the boat harbor to be used this summer.
Fairbanks Airport Director Tapped for Anchorage Position
The director of Fairbanks International Airport, Angie Spear, has a new assignment as Interim Airport Director at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, succeeding former lieutenant governor Craig Campbell.
Delivering Anchorage’s Promise for Strategic Logistics
Amazon extended its last-mile reach to Alaska, FedEx Express is building a new Domestic Operations Center, and NorthLink Aviation is adding infrastructure to support smaller logistics carriers.