Government Shipping Services
Government Shipping Services
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- Service to Kwajalein is monthly.
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- Westbound transit times to Naha are 21 days from Tacoma, 18 days from Oakland, 17 days from Long Beach, and 10 days from Honolulu.
- Eastbound transits from Naha are 14 days to Long Beach, 17 days to Oakland, and 33 days to Tacoma.
Westbound Transit Times
| Port | Frequency | Long Beach | Oakland | Tacoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 3x weekly | 4 days | 4 days | 7 days |
| Guam | 1x weekly | 13 days | 14 days | 17 days |
| Naha | 1x weekly | 17 days | 18 days | 21 days |
| Kwajalein | 1x monthly | 28 days | 29 days | 31 days |
Northbound Transit Times
| Port | Frequency | Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 2x weekly | 4 days |
| Kodiak | 2x weekly | 5 days |
| Dutch Harbor | 1x weekly | 7 days |
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- One Time Only (OTO) and Unit Moves
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