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Company Overview
Horizon Lines, Inc. is the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company comprised of two primary operating subsidiaries. Horizon Lines, LLC operates 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 designed by Aero Logistics, 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.
The Mission
To provide superior container shipping and customer service between the Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia and Puerto Rico.
The Values
Horizon Lines' values are captured in our focus and commitment to the Seven C's:
1. Credibility
2. Customers
3. Consideration
4. Cost
5. Cooperation
6. Communication
7. Competition
Environmental Commitment
As a domestic transportation leader, Horizon Lines is committed to protecting the environment and ensuring the safety and health of our associates and the public. We back our commitment with detailed programs that promote best practices in environmental stewardship.
We continue to set goals for ongoing improvement throughout Horizon Lines. We owe it to our associates, our owners, our customers, and future generations to be good stewards of the environment. It's the right thing to do.
Chuck Raymond, Chairman
Environmental Policy
It is the policy of Horizon Lines to protect the environment, and the health and safety of associates and the communities which it serves.
Daily decisions and actions at Horizon Lines are guided by the following environmental principles:
- Comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
- Make operations safe for associates, customers and the environment.
- Minimize waste, prevent pollution, and incorporate recycling in all practices and operations.
- Strive to eliminate releases that impact the environment.
- Employ sound environmental practices to address and redevelop environmentally impacted property.
- Encourage open and candid communication with associates, customers, and the public, regarding the Company's environmental program and any hazard that may arise from its operations.
- Train associates to be aware of and responsive to environmental responsibilities.
- Strive to continually improve environmental performance.
Horizon Lines joins SmartWay Transport Partnership 
Our Guide to Safety
Horizon Lines’ Safety Vision:
- Safety is a way of life and part of everything we do, both on and off the job.
- Everyone has the responsibility to ensure a safe work environment.
- We want our associates to go home the same way they came to work.
- We want to "convince," not "confront" our associates.
- We will live by our human and moral commitment to our associates and customers to reduce pain and suffering in the workplace.
- We will strive to have the lowest possible
personal injury and accident rates.
Horizon Lines’ Safety Policy:
We are committed to provide transportation services in a manner that will ensure the maximum safety of our associates, the safeguarding of our customers’ cargo, and the safety of the communities we serve.
- Most injuries and accidents are preventable and we will strive to prevent them.
- Each individual is responsible and accountable for their own safety and the safety of others.
- We must always lead by example.
- A strong, visible, felt leadership commitment to safety is imperative.
- Teamwork across departments and involvement by all is critical to safety success.
- To reduce injuries and accidents, we must recognize professionalism in safety and address unsafe work habits.
- No job is so important, no service so urgent
that we cannot take time to perform all work safely.
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