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High-end and time-sensitive goods, including fresh cherries, often fly in by plane. Air freight is crucial for perishables, high-value items, and specialty foods, especially given Alaska’s challenging terrain.
The Limitations of Ground and Air Transport
While sea and air transport cover most needs, they are vulnerable to natural and political disruptions. Winter storms, summer floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and even geopolitical tensions can interrupt shipments or make transportation impossible.