CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc.,
(NYSE: HRZ), the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping and integrated
logistics company, has been named Jones Act Carrier of the Year for 2008 by
Walmart Stores, Inc. The award is presented each year to a domestic ocean
carrier to recognize best-in-class schedule reliability and exceptional
customer service. The award was presented at a meeting at Walmart's
headquarters in Bentonville, AR on May 12.
"Horizon Lines' overall dedication to customer service, operational
excellence, and the ability to offer creative solutions to Walmart's complex
supply chain opportunities has set Horizon apart from its peers," noted Kelly
Abney, Vice President, Walmart Corporate Transportation.
"We are honored to receive the Walmart Jones Act Carrier of the Year Award
on behalf of our fellow associates at Horizon Lines," said John Keenan,
Horizon Lines' President and Chief Operating Officer, who attended the
presentation with Brian Taylor, Horizon Logistics' President and Chief
Operating Officer. "Providing transportation and logistics solutions for our
customers is the core mission and passion of the Horizon team. We recognize
that through true partnerships with our customers we can provide meaningful
and enduring value."
Horizon Lines is the only ocean carrier serving all three domestic trades
of Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, where Walmart operates a combined total of
more than 75 stores.
About Horizon Lines
Horizon Lines, Inc. is the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping and
integrated logistics company comprised of two primary operating subsidiaries.
Horizon Lines, LLC, own or lease a fleet of 21 U.S.-flag containerships and 5
port terminals linking the continental United States with Alaska, Hawaii,
Guam, Micronesia and Puerto Rico. Horizon Logistics, LLC, offers customized
logistics solutions to shippers from a suite of transportation and
distribution management services, information technology developed by Horizon
Services Group and intermodal trucking and warehousing services provided by
Sea-Logix. Horizon Lines, Inc. is based in Charlotte, NC, and trades on the
New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HRZ.
SOURCE Horizon Lines, Inc.
05/14/2009
CONTACT: Kimberly McCloskey of BSY Associates Inc., for Horizon Lines,
Inc., +1-732-817-0400 x28, Kimberly@bsya.com
Web Site: http://www.horizonlines.com
(HRZ)