Port MacKenzie

Infrastructure

Barge Dock

The bulk head has a 14.7 acre gravel surface with a 500 foot sheet pile face of which 372 feet is used for docking barges. The load capacity of the gravel pad is 1,000 pounds per square foot.  A bull rail lines the sheet pile face, tire fenders are used to protect vessels and bollards are available for tie up.  The water depth is -20 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) at the barge dock.  

Deep-Draft Dock

The trestle leading to the 1,200 foot deep-draft dock face extends 470 feet into Cook Inlet to a depth of -60 feet at mean lower low water (MLLW) and can accommodate Panamax and Cape Class vessels.The trestle boasts 120,000 pound axle and vehicle load limit. The dock is equipped with three-phase power and quick release hooks with power capstans. 

Terminal Building

The 7,000 square foot terminal building is located on the southeast corner of the barge dock. There are six, furnished offices available for lease upstairs.  Other amenities include a conference room, bathrooms with showers and a kitchenette. Utilities include fuel oil heat, electricity, water, sewer, telephone and DSL internet service. For lease rates contact Dave Griffin, Port Operations Manager, 907.861.7799, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

Point MacKenzie Port District

The Port District consists of 9,033 acres of uplands available for commercial and industrial development. The Port MacKenzie Master Plan outlines land use designations and provides guidelines for future port improvements and development through 2031.  For uplands lease rates and information contact Joe Metzger, Land Management Division, 907.861.7864, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

Port MacKenzie Rail Extension

The 32-mile rail link will shorten the distance between the Interior and tidewater, creating the tipping point for the development of new industries with low transportation costs. Already funded $184 million by the Alaska legislature, the project is under construction in segments and needs $125 million to complete. The longest industrial rail loop in the state will provide for efficient movement of materials between ship, rail, truck and barge.

Tariff Information

Provides the terms, conditions, rules, regulations, charges, and rates for operations at Port MacKenzie

Temporary storage on the dock is allowed for up to 5 days on inbound freight and up to 10 days on outbound freight. After expiration of free time, wharf demurrage will be assessed at $.20 a square foot per month or $.007 a square foot per day.  

Following are some selected tariff rates for 2023:

Businesses at the Port

Central Alaska Energy, LLC

Central Alaska Energy LLC is developing a 4.8 million gallon fuel terminal at Port Mackenzie.  The facility will be capable of storing several grades of product for a variety of commercial customers.  The terminal will have access to multiple fuel sources in Alaska as well as the lower 48 or international supply.  Options for petroleum distribution will include fuel trucks, rail cars, and marine vessels via pipeline to/from the Port MacKenzie Dock.  The new terminal will serve industrial customers requiring physical storage or secure pricing for their petroleum products.

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