Shipping Large Packages to Hawaii or Alaska 🚗

📝 Freight Forwarding Guide

At SiraWeb.com, we ship quality auto and truck parts across the U.S. — including to customers in Hawaii and Alaska. However, some of our parts are too large or heavy for traditional carriers like UPS or FedEx. That’s where freight forwarding becomes a great solution.

This article will walk you through how to use a freight forwarding service, what to expect, and how to make sure your order arrives safely — no matter how far it’s going.

📦 What Is a Freight Forwarder?

A freight forwarder is a company that helps ship large or oversized items from the U.S. mainland to destinations like Hawaii or Alaska. You ship your item to the forwarder’s mainland warehouse, and they handle the final leg of the journey to your island location.

Freight forwarders are commonly used for bulky or heavy shipments that standard carriers can’t deliver economically or logistically.

🔧 How It Works for SiraWeb.com Orders

1. Choose and set up an account with a freight forwarder of your choice (see recommendations below).

2. Request their U.S. mainland warehouse address and any special shipping instructions. Ask what information needs to be included on the shipping label (e.g., your name, account number, reference number).

3. Place your order on SiraWeb.com and use the freight forwarder’s warehouse address as your shipping destination.

4. We ship the item to the freight forwarder.

5. The freight forwarder takes it from there — sending it to your address in Hawaii or Alaska.

You’ll get tracking details for the shipment to the warehouse and a second set of tracking details from your freight forwarder once they process your package.

🏝️ Freight Forwarders Our Customers Use

Here are a few reputable freight forwarding companies that serve Hawaii and Alaska:

✅ Aloha Freight

• Website: alohafreight.com

• Specializes in freight to Hawaii, Alaska or Guam from the West Coast

✅ DHX – Dependable Hawaiian Express

• Website: dhx.com

• Offers ocean and air freight to Hawaii and Alaska

✅ Matson

• Website: matson.com

• Large-volume ocean freight shipping from U.S. West Coast

✅ Carlile Transportation

• Website: carlile.biz

• Specializes in freight to Alaska, including remote areas

📝 Helpful Tips for a Smooth Shipping Experience

• Set up your account with the freight forwarder before placing your order.

• Include your name and account number or reference info on the shipping label if required.

• Confirm they accept deliveries from common carriers like UPS or FedEx (we ship using these).

• Double-check fees, delivery timelines, and pickup/delivery options with the forwarder.

• Track your shipment from SiraWeb.com to the warehouse, and then again from the forwarder to your final destination.

📦 What to Expect

Delivery timeframes may vary based on the forwarder’s schedule — typically 5 to 14+ business days after the package leaves their facility.