Continental Van Lines

Business Information

Working in the freight industry in Alaska, Gene Hundley recognized an opportunity. Due to the difficulty of moving people's personal possessions to Alaska, his employer and other freight companies were turning down opportunities to transport household goods to the then territory of Alaska. In 1952, Gene established what is now known as Continental. Although headquartered in Seattle, its roots will always be tied to Alaska. From the early days of barge shipping to Seward, through the dramatic growth of Alaska during the oil pipeline construction, Con