Serving Rural Alaska Since 1776 • Pacific Alaska Wholesale
Alaska Commercial Company
Pacific Alaska Wholesale, Rural Logistics & Community Store Provisions
Since 1868Over 150 Years
30+Community Stores
PAW DivisionWholesale Channel
Barge & AirRural Freight
CompleteGrocery & General
Company Profile & Distribution Operations
Alaska Commercial Company (AC) is a trading and distribution enterprise with corporate headquarters located at 3830 Old International Airport Road in Anchorage. Tracing its organizational roots to 1776 and formally incorporated under American ownership in 1868, AC serves as the primary retail and wholesale provider for rural Alaska.
Through its dedicated commercial distribution arm, Pacific Alaska Wholesale (PAW), the company supplies independent village stores, tribal enterprises, school districts, remote construction crews, and industrial camps across the Yukon, Kuskokwim, Norton Sound, and Arctic regions.
AC integrates ocean barge consolidation from the Port of Tacoma, air freight dispatching from Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport, and local bypass-mail services to deliver fresh produce, proteins, shelf-stable groceries, and general merchandise to communities off the road system.
Commercial Wholesale Advantages
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Unrivaled Rural Alaska Reach
Decades of expertise navigating remote river barge channels, gravel air strips, and freeze-up supply gaps.
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Pacific Alaska Wholesale (PAW)
Dedicated commercial wholesale division offering volume purchasing to rural community retailers.
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Air Freight & Bypass Consolidation
Engineered multi-temperature pallet boxing for direct hand-off to regional air carriers.
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Seasonal River Barge Staging
Comprehensive spring and summer river barge coordination delivering year-round dry goods and fuel.
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Arctic Fresh Produce Logistics
Insulated thermal packaging protecting fragile fresh vegetables and dairy across multi-leg flight connections.
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Community-Focused Partnerships
Long-term supply agreements supporting tribal corporations, borough schools, and village clinics.
Core Product Lines & Inventory Categories
Rural Wholesale GroceriesBush Air Freight Food ProvisionsBulk Commercial Grains & Canned GoodsRural Health & Sanitation SuppliesCold-Region Store MerchandisingBarge Consolidated Dry Goods
Commercial Verification & Account Information
Company
Alaska Commercial Company
Facility Type
Wholesale Commercial Distributor & Logistics Center
Statewide Rural Alaska, 30+ Remote Village Stores & Bush Air Charters
Primary Client Accounts
Village General Stores, School Districts, Tribal Clinics, Rural Mining Camps, Remote Hospitality
Warehouse & Sales Desk Hours
Monday
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Tuesday
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Wednesday
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Thursday
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Friday
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Commercial Buyer FAQs
What is the role of Pacific Alaska Wholesale (PAW)?
Pacific Alaska Wholesale operates as the dedicated B2B wholesale arm of Alaska Commercial Company, supplying independent commercial stores and organizations across remote Alaska.
How does AC coordinate seasonal river barge orders?
The commercial procurement team works with community buyers months in advance to consolidate non-perishable freight in Tacoma and Seattle for summer barge sailings down the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers.
Can rural school districts establish food service procurement contracts?
Yes. AC supports school nutrition directors with multi-temperature food provisions that conform to USDA child nutrition program standards and local bush logistical realities.
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