Horizon Logistics Launches International Non-Vessel Ocean Shipping Service
international ocean shipping service to offer supply chain solutions to U.S.
importers and exporters. Horizon Logistics has been licensed by the U.S.
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to operate as a non-vessel operating common
carrier (NVOCC). As an NVOCC, Horizon Logistics is able to issue its own
bills of lading and public tariffs, utilizing the service of vessel operating
partners. The first shipments moving under this new service were loaded this
week.
“Our entrance into the international ocean shipping arena is actually a
re-entrance,” said
staff members started their careers at Sea-Land Service, Inc., the company
that started our business and pioneered container shipping 52 years ago, and
was a leading international ocean carrier for decades. We are using that
knowledge and experience, strong carrier relationships and reliable partners
in
they need it most.”
While the company will serve all international trades, Horizon Logistics
initially will focus on serving the transpacific trade lanes between
arranging for Customs clearance for integrated import/export solutions.
For more information, visit www.horizon-logistics.com.
About Horizon Logistics
Horizon Logistics delivers innovative transportation and distribution
solutions for the toughest supply chain challenges in
on three core principles to provide superior logistics service to customers –
the most experienced professional team, advanced logistics technology and
passionate customer service. Horizon Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), the leading U.S. domestic ocean carrier and
integrated logistics company. It was formed in 2007 from the merger of Horizon
Lines’ existing logistics operations, the Horizon Services Group information
technology company and the acquisition of Aero Logistics, a U.S. 3PL
specializing in expedited delivery and special projects.
SOURCE Horizon Logistics, LLC