Retailers in Haines say inconsistencies in freight delivery are costing them money and time.
An official with shipper Alaska Marine Lines said the scheduling change that has caused the delays has become more frequent in recent years. It may improve a little this year due to an anticipated 20 percent drop in fish volumes that ties up barge traffic in Petersburg, said Don Reid, vice-president of operations for AML in Juneau.
“In the last five…
