CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc.,
(NYSE: HRZ), the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping and integrated
logistics company, has earned a 2009 Quest for Quality Award in the ocean
carrier category from Logistics Management magazine.
The Quest for Quality Award recognizes leading logistics and
transportation providers for service excellence and customer satisfaction
based on performance, value, information technology, customer service,
equipment and operations.
"We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our
organization's focus on service excellence," said John Keenan, President and
Chief Operating Officer, Horizon Lines, LLC. "We are proud to be recognized
for effectively providing solutions for our customers even in this challenging
market environment."
The Quest for Quality Award is based on a wide-ranging survey conducted
each year by Logistics Management, a leading monthly publication for supply
chain professionals. The publication surveys qualified buyers of logistics and
transportation services to evaluate providers on service excellence and
customer satisfaction.
Horizon Lines is the only ocean carrier serving each of the domestic U.S.
trades of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico. In recent years, the company
has been recognized consistently by both customers and industry experts for
service excellence and schedule integrity.
In the second quarter of 2009, Horizon Lines topped the list of ocean
carriers worldwide for schedule reliability with 100% on time performance,
according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. Earlier this year, Horizon Lines was
awarded the Platinum Carrier Award from home improvement retailer Lowe's
Companies Inc. for providing 100% on-time service in 2008. Wal-Mart Stores
Inc. named Horizon Lines Jones Act Carrier of the Year for 2008 to recognize
best-in-class schedule reliability and exceptional customer service.
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 owns or leases 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.
CONTACT:
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