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12/20/07Congress Passes Significant Maritime Legislation
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) is pleased that the tax writing committees in Congress chose to strike the Puerto Rico tonnage tax repeal language from the Technical Corrections Act legislation passed by Congress this week. This progress is in no small part due to the active support of our maritime unions, the US Chamber of Commerce and the government of Puerto Rico. The original intention of the tonnage tax election as an alternat... 
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12/14/07Containers Full of Hope and Happiness Arrive to La Esperanza School
Horizon Lines' employees share holiday spirit with 250 schoolchildren with special needs SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 14/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Employees of Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico, a subsidiary of Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) celebrated the holidays by bringing gifts, snacks and holiday spirit to schoolchildren of La Esperanza School at its annual Christmas party. La Esperanza School provides educational services to 250 children with varying ... 
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12/12/07Horizon Lines Responds to Challenge to Tonnage Tax in Puerto Rico
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) today responded to a challenge to Puerto Rico's tonnage tax eligibility. Included as part of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, the tonnage tax allows corporations to pay a tonnage tax as opposed to the regular U.S. corporate income tax on the taxable income from vessels operating in international trade. The purpose of the 2004 Act was to provide tax incentives for job creation. The tonnage ta... 
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12/06/07Horizon Lines Hosts Army National Guard Exercise on Homeland Security
The Civil Support Team serves to provide assistance and guidance in the event of suspected WMD incident SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico, a subsidiary of Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) hosted an exercise conducted by The 22nd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) at the Company's port facility in Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico on December 4th. Participants were members of the Army National Gu... 
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11/19/07Horizon Lines Revises 2007 Guidance; Provides 2008 Guidance; Announces Board Authorization for Share Repurchase Program
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) today revised its financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2007. Based on current market conditions, the Company now expects for the fourth quarter of 2007, operating revenue of $310 - $315 million, earnings before interest expense, net, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $35 - $38 million, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $.28 - $.35. Previous fourth quarter 200... 
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11/09/07Horizon Lines to Present at the Stephens Inc. Fall Investment Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that John V. Keenan, President, Horizon Lines, LLC, and M. Mark Urbania, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Stephens Inc. Fall Investment Conference at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City on Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 10:10 AM ET. A live audio webcast of the presentation and accompanying slide presentation may be accessed at ww... 
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11/06/07Horizon Lines to Present at the Goldman Sachs 4th Annual Global Shipping Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov 06, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that Charles G. Raymond, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Goldman Sachs 4th Annual Global Shipping Conference at the Goldman Sachs Conference Center in New York City on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 12:50 PM ET. A live audio webcast of the presentation and accompanying slide presentation may be accessed at http://www.horiz... 
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11/05/07Horizon Lines to Present at the JPMorgan SMid Cap Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that M. Mark Urbania, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Brian W. Taylor, President, Horizon Logistics, LLC, will be presenting at the 9th annual JPMorgan SMid Cap Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 11:00 AM ET. A live audio webcast of the presentation and accompanying slide presentation may be accessed at www.horizonli... 
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10/29/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced that its Board of Directors has voted to declare a cash dividend on its outstanding shares of common stock of $0.11 per share, payable on December 15, 2007 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 1, 2007. About Horizon Lines Horizon Lines, Inc. is the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company comprised of two primary operati... 
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10/26/07Horizon Lines Reports Gain in Comparable Third Quarter 2007 Earnings
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) reported an increase in the third quarter 2007 earnings versus the 2006 third quarter, adjusted to exclude the impact of non-recurring items associated with the Company's refinancing in August 2007, secondary public stock offering in September 2006, and tonnage tax election in 2006. The Company completed a refinancing of its capital structure in August with associated one-time, upfront costs signific... 
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10/04/07Horizon Lines Takes Delivery of 1,200 New 45-Foot Containers
Delivery of new high-volume dry boxes is part of ongoing investment program CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc., (NYSE: HRZ), announced today that its liner shipping subsidiary, Horizon Lines, LLC will take delivery of 1,200 new 45-foot shipping containers in October as part of an ongoing equipment investment program this year. Since the beginning of 2007, Horizon has ordered 2,200 new dry containers, including the new 45-foot dry containers and 6... 
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10/02/07Horizon Lines to Conduct Third Quarter 2007 Earnings Release Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that it will release results for its 2007 third quarter before the opening of the market on Friday, October 26, 2007. In conjunction with this release, Horizon Lines will host a conference call, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet, beginning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, that day. During the conference call, senior executives will review financial results for... 
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09/25/07Horizon Lines Recognized with Environmental Excellence Awards for 2007 by Chamber of Shipping of America
Thirteen Ships Operated by Horizon Lines Honored WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Recognition for outstanding achievements in Environmental Excellence was presented to 13 Horizon Lines vessels (NYSE: HRZ) by the Chamber of Shipping of America at the fourth annual Environmental Achievement Awards Dinner held at the Washington Marriott Hotel. The Certificates were presented to Horizon Lines ships that hold a combined 94 years of environmental excellence. ... 
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09/21/07Horizon Lines' Puerto Rico VP Awarded Top Management Award
Gabriel M. Serra honored by the Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Executives Association CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc., (NYSE: HRZ), announced today that Gabriel M. Serra, VP and General Manager of the company's Puerto Rico division, has been awarded a Top Management Award by the Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Executives Association (SME). The awards were presented at the association's awards ceremony and dinne... 
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09/21/07Tami Porter of Horizon Lines Named 2007 Women of Influence Honoree
Jacksonville Business Journal Award Program Recognizes Business & Community Leaders JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tamara (Tami) Porter, Director of East Coast & Gulf Terminal Operations for Horizon Lines was named a 2007 Women of Influence honoree at a breakfast held yesterday in Jacksonville, FL. The Women of Influence Award honors women in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida who have demonstrated leadership and the ... 
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09/20/07Horizon Lines to Present at the Jefferies Shipping, Logistics & Offshore Services Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that Charles G. Raymond, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and M. Mark Urbania, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Jefferies Shipping, Logistics & Offshore Services Conference in New York City on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 3:45 PM ET. This 4th annual two-day conference includes presentations by top executives from leading m... 
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09/20/07U.S. Congress Hears Details of Horizon Lines' Crew Bravery; U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx Cites 'Exemplary Deed'
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stressing that "ordinary people can do extraordinary good if given a chance," U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., on the floor of the U.S. Congress recently commended the bravery of the crew of the Horizon Falcon containership operated by Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), the leading U.S. domestic ocean carrier and integrated logistics company. Rep. Foxx was speaking about the dramatic rescue this summer of Chinese seafarer... 
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08/22/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Aero Logistics
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc., (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that it has acquired Aero Logistics, a full service, third party logistics provider (3PL) headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Aero Logistics designs and manages custom freight shipping and special handling programs for customers in service-sensitive industries including high-tech, healthcare, energy, mining, retail and apparel. A... 
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08/16/07Horizon Lines Receives 2007 Quest for Quality Award Top Ocean Carrier Honors
Industry Measure of Customer Satisfaction and Performance Excellence CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) the leading U.S. domestic container shipping and integrated logistics company, has been awarded Logistics Management's Quest for Quality Award for 2007, earning top honors in the Ocean Carriers category. Horizon Lines accomplished the top spot for overall Weighted Score by securing the highest ratings in four of the five attrib... 
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08/15/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Completes Tender Offer for 9.00% Senior Notes Due 2012 and 11.00% Senior Discount Notes Due 2013
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: HRZ) announced today the completion of its cash tender offer for all of the 9.00% Senior Notes due 2012 of its subsidiaries Horizon Lines, LLC and Horizon Lines Holding Corp. (the "Senior Notes) and the 11.00% Senior Discount Notes due 2013 of its subsidiary H-Lines Finance Holding Corp. (the "Senior Discount Notes" and together with the Senior Notes, the "Notes"). The tender offer expired at ... 
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08/13/07Horizon Lines Announces Organization Changes and Senior Management Promotions
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Charles G. (Chuck) Raymond, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), announced today several organization changes, key executive promotions and a realignment of senior management responsibilities. Effective September 1, 2007, Horizon Lines, Inc. is structuring its transportation and logistics operations under two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Horizon Lines, LLC, and Horizon Logistics, LLC. Ho... 
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08/09/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Closes on Refinancing and Increases 2007 Financial Guidance
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) reported today that it has closed on all transactions related to its previously announced capital structure refinancing. Earnings and free cash flow guidance for the third quarter and full year 2007 were also increased in recognition of the benefits resulting from the refinancing. Horizon Lines completed a series of transactions through which it: -- Repaid the $193.1 million balance, interest... 
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08/08/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced that its Board of Directors has voted to declare a cash dividend on its outstanding shares of common stock of $0.11 per share, payable on September 15, 2007 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 1, 2007. About Horizon Lines Horizon Lines, Inc. is the nation's leading Jones Act container shipping and integrated logistics company with a fleet of 21 U.S.-fl... 
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08/02/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Announces Pricing of Convertible Senior Notes
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: HRZ) announced today the pricing of a private placement of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2012. The Company has also granted the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase up to an additional $30 million in aggregate principal amount of the convertible senior notes. The offering was made pursuant to an exemption from registration under... 
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07/31/07Horizon Lines to Offer $300 Million of Convertible Senior Notes
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 31, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, approximately $300 million principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2012 through offerings to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The notes will be convertible under certain circumstances, into cash up to th... 
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07/31/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Announces Pricing and Satisfaction of the Consent Condition for its Tender Offer
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: HRZ) announced today the pricing terms for its previously announced debt tender offer. The Company has offered to purchase any and all of the 9.00% Senior Notes due 2012 (CUSIP No. 44043YAB8) of its subsidiaries Horizon Lines, LLC and Horizon Lines Holding Corp. (the "Senior Notes) and 11.00% Senior Discount Notes due 2013 (CUSIP No. 40422RAB2) of its subsidiary H-Lines Finance Holding Corp. (... 
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07/27/07Horizon Lines Reports Solid Second Quarter 2007 Earnings
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 27, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) reported solid earnings for the second quarter of 2007. Net income for the second quarter of 2007 was $9.6 million or $.28 per diluted share compared to net income of $6.4 million or $.19 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2006. After adjustment to exclude the non-recurring loss on extinguishment of debt in 2007 and secondary offering expenses in 2006, and to retroacti... 
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07/18/07Horizon Lines to Conduct Second Quarter 2007 Earnings Release Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that it will release results for its 2007 second quarter before the opening of the market on Friday, July 27, 2007. In conjunction with this release, Horizon Lines will host a conference call, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet, beginning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, that day. During the conference call, senior executives will review financial results for ... 
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07/17/07Horizon Falcon in Rescue of Chinese Seafarers in Rough Asian Seas
Vessel in Force 8 North Pacific Ocean storm answers distress call CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With 30-foot swells in fierce seas and with 40 mile an hour winds buffeting their efforts, the M/V HORIZON FALCON crew performed a rescue of two Chinese seafarers 375 miles northwest of Guam, Horizon Lines Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) reported today following a review of the FALCON's Master's Log. The rescue effort took place over a 24 hour period on July 12 and 13. The H... 
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07/17/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Commences Tender Offer for 9.00% Senior Notes due 2012 and 11.00% Senior Discount Notes due 2013
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that it has commenced a tender offer for any and all of the 9.00% Senior Notes due 2012 (CUSIP No. 44043YAB8) of its subsidiaries Horizon Lines, LLC and Horizon Lines Holding Corp. (the "Senior Notes) and 11.00% Senior Discount Notes due 2013 (CUSIP No. 40422RAB2) of its subsidiary H-Lines Finance Holding Corp. (the "Senior Discount Notes" and together with the Senior Note... 
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06/26/07Horizon Lines Closes Acquisition of Hawaii Stevedores, Inc.
HONOLULU, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that it has closed the purchase of Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. (HSI). The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. HSI is one of only two stevedoring companies on Oahu with a customer base that spans a broad range of services including container stevedoring, roll-on roll-off operations, bulk cargo operations and passenger cruise lines support. "After 20 years of service to Hawaii, this ... 
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06/05/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Announces Results of 2007 Annual Stockholder Meeting
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced that its shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 6, 2007 have elected four Class II directors. Admiral Vern Clark U.S.N. (Ret.), Dan A. Colussy, William J. Flynn and Francis Jungers were elected to serve for three-year terms or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. In addition, the shareholders voted to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Com... 
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06/05/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Announces Results of Board Meeting on June 5, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On June 5, 2007 the Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) Board of Directors met immediately after conclusion of the company's annual meeting of shareholders. The Board reappointed the company's Executive Officers, including Charles G. "Chuck" Raymond as Chairman, President and CEO. The Board also filled two vacancies, selecting Alex Mandl and Thomas P. Storrs to serve as Class I and Class III directors respectively. Both were declared... 
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06/04/07CIO Magazine Recognizes Horizon Lines with CIO 100 Award
Rick Kessler, CIO, To Accept Award at CIO Symposium(R) in August DALLAS, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIO magazine announced on June 1st that Horizon Lines (NYSE: HRZ) will be presented with a 2007 CIO 100 award. CIO magazine's annual awards honor 100 organizations worldwide that create significant business value through the implementation of innovative and effective information technology. The award will be presented during the annual CIO 100 Symposium(R) and Awards Ceremon... 
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05/10/07Horizon Lines Enters into OSHA Strategic Partnership for Maritime Industry Safety in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico, Inc., (Horizon Lines) a subsidiary of Horizon Lines, Inc., (NYSE: HRZ) participated in a signing ceremony of its Maritime Industry Safety Partnership Agreement with the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) Local 1575 and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This agreement marks the second time Horizon Lines has taken a leadership position nationwide with a safety program of thi... 
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05/04/07Horizon Lines Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Hawaii Stevedores
HONOLULU, May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase Honolulu-based Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. (HSI), pending the completion of a due diligence process. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Both companies cite strategic synergies, employee stability, operational efficiencies and cost savings as the driving factors in advancing Horizon Lines' acquisition of HSI. Hawaii Stevedores will operate as a Horizon Lines... 
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04/26/07Horizon Lines Reports Record First Quarter Earnings
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) today reported record earnings for the first quarter of 2007. Net income for the first quarter of 2007 was $7.1 million or $.21 per basic and diluted share compared to $2.4 million or $.07 per basic and diluted share in the 2006 first quarter. After adjustments to exclude a deferred tax revaluation benefit in 2007, and apply tonnage tax on a pro-forma basis in 2006, adjusted net income was $4.5 mil... 
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04/25/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced that its Board of Directors has voted to declare a cash dividend on its outstanding shares of common stock of $0.11 per share, payable on June 15, 2007 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 1, 2007. About Horizon Lines Horizon Lines, Inc. is the nation's leading Jones Act container shipping and integrated logistics company, operating 16 U.S.-flag vessel... 
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04/17/07Raymond Calls for Immediate Action on Short Sea Shipping
Horizon Lines Chairman Says the Time for Talk is Over as Nation Faces Impending Intermodal Congestion Crisis ORLANDO, Fla., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Short sea shipping is a necessary solution to the impending intermodal congestion crisis facing the United States and the maritime industry is ready to prove it if regulatory hurdles are overcome this year, said Charles G. (Chuck) Raymond, Chairman, President and CEO of Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), dur... 
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04/12/07Horizon Lines Presented 2006 Toyota Logistics' Excellence Award for Quality in Export Marine
Award Marks Horizon's Eighth Consecutive Year of Recognition By the Automaker's Logistics Division CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) received Toyota Logistics Excellence Award for Quality in Export Marine for its outstanding quality performance. Specifically noted by Toyota Logistics was Horizon's proficiency in the design and execution of its damage prevention program which delivered an over 70% reduction in... 
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04/12/07Horizon Lines to Conduct First Quarter 2007 Earnings Release Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that it will release results for its 2007 first quarter before the opening of the market on Thursday, April 26, 2007. In conjunction with this release, Horizon Lines will host a conference call, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet, beginning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, that day. During the conference call, senior executives will review financial results f... 
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03/30/07Horizon Lines Prepays Additional $25 Million of Debt
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) reported that it is making a $25.0 million prepayment on its outstanding long-term debt today. This follows a $25.0 million prepayment made December 14, 2006 and brings the total of principal payments made by the Company since September 29, 2006 to $55.6 million. The $25.0 million prepayment is being applied to the current $218.9 million remaining balance on the original $250.0 million term loan co... 
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03/15/07Horizon Lines to Present at the JPMorgan Aviation & Transportation Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 15, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that Charles G. Raymond, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and M. Mark Urbania, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the JPMorgan Aviation & Transportation Conference at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 3:15 PM ET. This 5th annual two-day conference includes presentations by t... 
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03/02/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Files Form 10-K
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that it has filed its Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. An electronic copy of the report is available through the Company's website, www.horizonlines.com. Any shareholder requesting a hard copy of the 10-K may obtain one free of charge by mailing a written request to Horizon Lines, Inc., Attn: Investor Relations, 4064 Colony Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28211. ... 
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03/02/07Horizon Lines Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Earnings
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) reported record earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of 2006. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2006 was $10.6 million or $.32 basic earnings per share compared to a net loss of $(10.9) million or $(.38) basic earnings per share in 2005's fourth quarter. After adjustment to exclude non- recurring secondary offering, IPO and transaction-related expenses, and loss on early extinguishment ... 
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02/20/07Lowe's Recognizes Horizon Lines with 2006 Platinum Carrier Award for Outstanding Service
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb 20, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The Lowe's Companies Inc. Home Improvement Transportation Division has awarded Horizon Lines with its most prestigious honor, The 2006 Platinum Carrier Award for the highest levels of delivered service. The award was presented at the home improvement retailer's annual carrier meetings held in Wilkesboro, NC last month. This is the sixth consecutive year Horizon Lines has been honored by Lowe's. Lowe's has award... 
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02/09/07Horizon Lines to Present at the BB&T Transportation Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that Charles G. Raymond, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the 2007 BB&T Transportation Conference on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 2:15 PM ET in Miami, FL. This 22nd annual two-day conference includes presentation by top executives from leading transportation services providers. A live audio webcast of Mr. Raymond's presentation and accompanying ... 
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02/08/07Horizon Lines to Present at the Deutsche Bank Small Cap Growth Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that M. Mark Urbania, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the 2007 Deutsche Bank Small Cap Growth Conference on Monday, February 12, 2007 at 9:20 AM ET in Naples, FL. A live audio webcast of Mr. Urbania's presentation and accompanying slide presentation may be accessed at www.horizonlines.com. In order to access the webcast, please allow at least ... 
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02/06/07Horizon Lines to Conduct Fourth Quarter 2006 Earnings Release Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that it will release results for its 2006 fourth quarter before the opening of the market on Friday, March 2, 2007. In conjunction with this release, Horizon Lines will host a conference call, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet, beginning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, that day. During the conference call, senior executives will review financial results for t... 
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01/30/07Vern Clark Nominated as Candidate for Horizon Lines Board of Directors
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that its Board of Directors has nominated Admiral Vern Clark, U. S. Navy (Retired), as a nominee to replace Mr. Marcel Fournier on the Board of Directors at the next annual meeting. Marcel Fournier has decided not to stand for re-election to the Board of directors at the Company's next annual meeting. Mr. Fournier, Managing Director of Castle Harlan, Inc., has been a member of Horizon's... 
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01/30/07Horizon Lines, Inc. Declares Dividend; Announces 2007 Annual Stockholder Meeting
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced that its Board of Directors has voted to declare a cash dividend on its outstanding shares of common stock of $0.11 per share, payable on March 15, 2007 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 1, 2007. The company also announced that it will hold its 2007 Annual Stockholder Meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Stockholders of record at ... 
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01/19/07Raymond Highlights Benefits of RFID for Logistics Efficiency and Supply Chain Security
Horizon Lines Chairman Points to Projects Already Underway in Alaska and Puerto Rico Trades JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Radio Frequency Identification technology (RFID) can help solve one of the intermodal transportation industry's most difficult challenges by providing real-time inland container visibility, Charles G. (Chuck) Raymond, Chairman, President and CEO of Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), told a meeting of transportati... 
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01/19/07Horizon Lines Announces RFID Solution for Alaskan Trade
Program Provides Full Intermodal Visibility for Containerized Cargo CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines establishes the ocean container shipping industry's first fully-functional intermodal active radio frequency identification (RFID) solution providing customers real-time shipment visibility during all phases of transit. The system was engineered and implemented by Horizon Services Group, the information technology subsidiary of Horizon Lines, Inc... 
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01/12/07Horizon Lines Provides 2007 Earnings Guidance and Confirms 2006 Guidance
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan 12, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) today provided earnings guidance for the first quarter and full year of 2007. "2007 is shaping up to be another excellent year for Horizon Lines," said Chuck Raymond, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to see solid market conditions in each of our trade lanes. Additionally, our TP1 vessel deliveries remain on schedule and the performance of our new shi... 
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