The shipping platform

Location: The city and port of Anchorage lies at the head of Cook Inlet. General overview: Major seaport and largest city in Alaska, the port is open all year round. Some drift and harbour ice during winter (Nov to Apr). A wide variety of cargoes are handled. Traffic figures: Approx 4,400,000t of cargo, 522,000TEU and 950 passengers handled annually. Load line zone: North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15. Max size: Max depth 10.6m, 60,000DWT. Largest vessel handled: "Dorthe Maersk", tanker, 51,838DWT.