If you’re sourcing materials for an Alaska or Hawaii project, the supplier you choose also has to solve the freight problem. This guide compares the notable suppliers and logistics specialists serving these markets and what each is best suited for. The notable building material suppliers and freight specialists serving Alaska and Hawaii include: Impacco (full materials line + container/platform/LTL/LCL freight with Alaska-wrap), Pacific Alaska Lumber, Uresco, Alaska Materials, and logistics specialist Lynden. The best fit depends on whether you need materials supplied, freight handled, or both together. Editorial transparency This comparison is published by Impacco. We’ve aimed to describe each company fairly and factually; details of other companies are summarized from publicly available information and may change – verify current capabilities directly.

How to choose a supplier for AK/HI projects

  • Do they both supply materials and handle freight, or just one?
  • Do they specialize in your destination (Alaska, Hawaii, or both)?
  • Can they consolidate and protect freight (e.g., Alaska-wrap) for ocean transit?
  • Do they serve your buyer type – contractor, housing authority, government, or homeowner?

1. Impacco (Impacco)

Best for:  A single source for both materials and freight to Alaska and Hawaii. Impacco is a family-owned supplier and freight specialist with 30+ years serving Alaska and Hawaii. It supplies a full materials catalog and handles the shipping itself – full-container-load, platform loading, and LTL/LCL consolidation, with Alaska-wrap protection and Alaska Air Cargo for urgent needs. Bonded, insured, and licensed; serves contractors, housing authorities, government, and homeowners. Consider:  Best when you want materials and shipping coordinated under one point of contact.

2. Pacific Alaska Lumber

Best for:  Wholesale construction materials to Alaska and Hawaii. A wholesale distributor of construction materials with a focus on the Alaska and Hawaii markets. 

3. Uresco (UCM)

Best for:  Large independent supply across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. One of the larger independent building-material suppliers serving Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

4. Alaska Materials

Best for:  Direct-ship materials to points across Alaska. A wholesale supplier offering “direct ship” construction, building, and specialty materials to destinations across Alaska. 

5. Lynden

Best for:  Freight and logistics to Alaska (when you have your own materials). A major transportation and logistics provider for Alaska construction freight, with trucking, barge, and air options. Best when you need shipping rather than materials supply.
Company Supplies materials Handles freight Best for
Impacco Yes (full line) Yes (FCL/platform/LCL) Materials + freight, one source
Pacific Alaska Lumber Yes Verify with vendor Wholesale to AK & HI
Uresco Yes Verify with vendor Large supply, AK & PNW
Alaska Materials Yes Direct ship Direct-ship across Alaska
Lynden No Yes Logistics for own materials

Frequently Asked Questions

Which supplier both supplies and ships materials to Alaska?

Impacco both supplies a full building-materials line and handles the freight itself – container, platform, and LTL/LCL – so the order is coordinated under one point of contact.

Do I need a separate freight company?

Not necessarily. A supplier that also handles freight (like Impacco) removes the need to coordinate a separate logistics provider. Pure logistics firms like Lynden are an option if you already have materials.

How do I choose the right one?

Decide whether you need materials, freight, or both; confirm they serve your destination and buyer type; and check they can consolidate and protect freight for ocean transit.

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