Port of Skagway

The Port of Skagway is a deep-water, ice free port that serves as a year round
transportation hub between Alaska, the Yukon Territory, Asia, and Europe.
Strategically located at the northern terminus of the Lynn Canal and at the start of the
Klondike Highway, this inter-modal transshipment port provides a vital link between
marine and highway transport into and out of the Yukon and Northwest Arctic regions
via the Alaskan and Dempster Highways.

The port and highway offer the most cost effective shipping route north and provide a
two day shipping advantage between the Yukon's rich resource reserves and the
Pacific Rim and south Asian markets. Other shipping opportunities include
transshipment of fresh/chilled fish, seafood, and other value-added products to
Europe via the Whitehorse International Airport.

Skagway's development has evolved with the global economy by:

maintaining its historic links to the Pacific Rim and the West Coast;
exploring new routes to eastern and southern Asia; and
adding new and exciting shipping opportunities to Europe.

Skagway's summer tourism industry has also continued to grow, in particular the
cruise ship sector. Skagway cruise ship visits continue to increase with each
passing year: from 43,000 passengers in 1983 to 748,000 passengers in 2006. This
remains Skagway's economic engine although it is expected that bulk ore shipments
will resume in the near future. Skagway is also strategically placed to be a major port
during the construction of the Alaska Gas Pipe Line, McKenzie Valley Gas Pipe
Line, and the Alaska-Canada Rail Link.

FACILITIES

Skagway's facilities include three deep water docks, a pass-pass barge dock and
storage yard, a floating dock shared by the City and the State's ferry system and
accommodates small cruise ships, ferries and other small commercial vessel,plus a
small boat harbor capable of handling recreation and commercial vessels.

Skagway's port has been developed to handle large sea going vessels and their
ancillary needs. A skilled workforce and stevedoring crews are available to provide
for all of a vessel's needs. At present the port handles small and large cruise ships
up to 1,000 feet, a large contingent of smaller commercial passenger vessels, and a
flotilla of recreational vessels up to 120 feet.

WHITE PASS RAILROAD DOCK
The dock is 1,764 feet long and up to 100 feet wide with a total berthing length of
2000 feet. It holds two large cruise ships and has traditionally been used for
containerized and general bulk freight. There is an 800 foot railroad spur onto the
dock as well as 80,000 sq. feet (7,432 sq. meters) of uncovered storage space.

AML BARGE DOCK & STORAGE
Barge service is provided on a weekly basis from Seattle departing Wednesday and
arriving Monday night. The dock has 100 ton (90 metric tons) GVW pass-pass
capabilities with two large forklifts of 30 and 45 ton lifting capacity. Storage is
available at the dock - uncovered up to 100,000 sq. feet (9,300 sq. meters), and a
small covered storage building of 2,000 sq. feet (185 sq. meters).

SKAGWAY ORE TERMINAL
The terminal is currently being rebuilt and refurbished to accommodate copper
concentrate that is expected to be shipped through Skagway beginning in 2007.
Currently there is 120,000 sq. feet (11,150 sq. meters) of open storage adjacent to
the Ore Dock and is well suited for large bulk cargoes such as minerals, bulk dry
goods, pipeline stock, heavy equipment, timber, and coal.

FERRY/CITY DOCK & STAGING AREA
Shared by state ferries, small cruise ships and other commercial vessels. The City
side has a 2 ton harbor crane for loading and unloading freight and supplies. The
dock and transfer bridge have 80 ton (72.5 metric tons) gross deck load capacity
with a limited ro-ro barge capability.

The staging area is adjacent to the dock and is 120,000 square feet (11,150 square
meters) of fenced uncovered storage. This area is suitable for containers, lumber,
scrap metal, general cargo, pipeline stock, and winter boat and vehicle storage.

SMALL BOAT HARBOR
The harbor has 140 stalls for pleasure craft, fishing vessels, tugs, charter boats, fast
ferries, and other commercial vessels. Water, power, pump-out facilities, and fuel
are available. There is an 8 foot grid and a boat haul out trailer, launch ramp, a
dedicated Wi-Fi hotspot, telephones, restrooms, and showers.

PETRO MARINE BULK FUEL PLANT
This is a 4.6 million gallon petroleum product storage facility. A wide range of fuels
such as aviation, automotive, heating, and marine diesels are available year round.
The plant also carries a complete line of lubricants, additives, sorbents, and oil spill
response products. This facility is the main distribution outlet for bulk fuels
transferred to the Yukon Territory.