Archive
11.11.10
Due to heavy swells in the Atlantic Ocean, the Horizon Trader Voyage TO397N will be delayed arriving in Elizabeth, NJ. Horizon Lines is aware of the effects that arrival delays have on our customers’ operations and will make every reasonable effort to ensure that effects from these delays are minimized.
12.4.09
Our terminal in Houston, Texas is experiencing heavy snow today, Friday, December 4th, 2009. As a result, our terminal will be closed at 12:00 Noon local time.
11.30.09
Horizon Lines has been closely monitoring the bunker fuel markets and is adjusting the Bunker Surcharge in accordance with recent trends. These changes will go into effect December 14th, 2009.
11.18.09
The Horizon Trader, TO345S is scheduled to depart Elizabeth, NJ this evening, Wednesday, November 18th.
11.16.09
The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol inspection scheduled for today has been cancelled. Cargo operations started at 8:00 AM this morning and all cargo should be available by 12:00 PM today.
11.16.09
In preparation for the upcoming holiday period, please see the following terminal closures and holiday hours. For voyages and departure/arrival dates see the corresponding vessel schedule.
11.13.09
The Horizon Trader, voyage TO345N from San Juan, PR has encountered severe weather en route to Elizabeth, NJ. Currently, the vessel is experiencing 60 foot swells and 58 MPH winds.
11.13.09
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board a general rate increase of 5% in Alaska Tariff HRZK 301. The effective date of the increase is December 13, 2009.
11.13.09
Due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida, the Horizon Trader, voyage TO345N from San Juan, PR will commence cargo operations at 8:00 AM on Monday, November 16th in Elizabeth, NJ.
11.9.09
Hurricane Ida is a category 1 hurricane with winds speeds up to 60 MPH.
11.2.09
Please find the below schedule updates to the previously announced November Holiday Schedule for the ports of Jacksonville and San Juan.
10.28.09
Horizon Lines has been closely monitoring the bunker fuel markets and is adjusting the Bunker Surcharge in accordance with recent trends.
10.23.09
An explosion at a petroleum warehouse occurred in Catano, Puerto Rico early Friday morning approximately two miles from the Horizon Lines terminal in San Juan
10.23.09
The U.S. Coast Guard has opened the port in San Juan for vessel traffic.
Cargo operations for the Horizon Producer, voyage PD574S will commence at 1:00 PM today.
10.23.09
Horizon Lines would like to provide an update regarding the unfortunate event that occurred today at the Caribbean Petroleum Corporation in Puerto Rico.
10.15.09
Please find the Horizon Lines Port Schedule for the month of November 2009.
10.15.09
Horizon Lines will have a single sailing from Tacoma during the week of Christmas on Wednesday, December 23. Our usual Wednesday sailing cutoffs will apply.
10.5.09
According to the National Weather Service, satellite imagery indicates that further development of this system is possible and there is a 30-50 percent chance of tropical cyclone formation in the next 48 hours.
9.29.09
Starting on October 25th, JAXPORT will require that all individuals trying to gain access to JAXPORT will be required to have a TWIC card or must be escorted.
9.28.09
The spill has been contained and does not impact traffic at Barbour’s Cut where the Horizon Lines vessel docks.
9.22.09
The following is the Horizon Lines port schedule for North America and Puerto Rico for the observance of Columbus Day on Monday October 12th, 2009.
9.18.09
Horizon Lines would like to remind our customers of the new cutoffs in Houston due to the addition of the Tampa port call.
9.16.09
Horizon Lines continues to monitor weather activity in the Atlantic.
9.16.09
Please be advised that the contacts for the Tampa Terminal are as follows:
9.15.09
Horizon Lines is monitoring three low pressure systems moving across the Atlantic. Showers and thunderstorms are associated with all three systems.
9.11.09
The Horizon Navigator, voyage NV393N from San Juan will be delayed into Elizabeth, NJ today Friday, September 11th due to high seas and inclement weather.
9.11.09
As a regular part of our Alaska Transportation Service, Horizon Lines provides specialized equipment (refrigerated and insulated containers) to protect your cargo from freeze damage. This service will begin with the sailing of the KO755N, departing Tacoma on Friday, 10/2/09. For southbound freight, service will begin with the sailing of the KO755S, departing Anchorage on Tuesday, 10/6/09
9.8.09
Horizon Lines is monitoring a low pressure system just east of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This weather system is producing shower and thunderstorm activity causing high surf and wind currents along the coastline.
9.4.09
Cargo operations for the Horizon Producer, voyage PD567S will start at 9:00 AM today, Friday, September 4th.
9.3.09
The Port of San Juan has been placed under Port Condition Yankee by the U.S. Coast Guard San Juan Sector. The Horizon Lines Terminal in San Juan is open today, Thursday, August 3rd for dispatch and receiving of containers.
9.3.09
Due to pending arrival of Tropical Storm Erika, the U.S. Coast Guard San Juan Sector confirmed that the Port of San Juan is at Port Condition Yankee.
9.2.09
The trajectory of Tropical Storm Erika has now shifted to completely encompass Puerto Rico.
9.2.09
Effective October 5th, 2009, Horizon Lines will increase selective rates in its public Tariff 414 for shipments moving between the continental United States and Puerto Rico.
9.2.09
At 6:00 AM Thursday, September 3rd, the U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan will update the Port Condition to Yankee which specifies that the port will be closed to incoming vessel traffic without specific written approval.
9.1.09
Tropical Storm Erika has formed southeast of Puerto Rico. As of 5:00 PM, the storm is expected to impact Puerto Rico on Thursday afternoon, September 3rd.
8.31.09
The Horizon Discovery, voyage DI577N from Puerto Rico will arrive one day early in Houston to carry out routine maintenance.
8.31.09
Horizon Lines is monitoring a low pressure system moving towards the Caribbean.
8.28.09
Tropical Storm Danny is projected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds that will create high wave action along the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic coasts.
8.27.09
Tropical Storm Danny continues to develop and current forecasts have Danny veering off slightly to the east and passing the Outer Banks of North Carolina. By Saturday, Tropical Storm Danny is expected to impact the Northeast.
8.26.09
Tropical Storm Danny has formed north of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola. Based on the initial forecasts the trajectory of the storm is heading toward the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
8.25.09
With the implementation of the new Maersk Line “ChassisLink” program, some Horizon Lines customers are receiving chassis bills in error.
8.25.09
A weather system approximately 325 miles North-Northwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico is showing signs of organization.
8.24.09
On Tuesday, August 25th, CSX Railroad will be moving military equipment out of Blount Island via the Blount Island Blvd rail. The intersection of Dave Rawls Blvd. and William Mills will be blocked by a train numerous times during the day.
8.19.09
All Horizon Lines vessels are back on schedule and we do not anticipate any vessel schedule or port operation changes as a result of Hurricane Bill.
8.19.09
Horizon Lines will delay the effective date of the Bunker Surcharge for containers moving to and from the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The new effective date for the increase is Monday, August 31st.
8.18.09
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to increase the Ocean fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 339 (Fuel Related Surcharge) of our Alaska tariffs 301, 314, 453, 313, 318 and 462 from 18.5% to 20.5%.
8.17.09
Ana has been reduced back down to Tropical Depression status and is expected to continue to lose strength throughout the day. The first hurricane of the season, Bill is currently tracking north of Puerto Rico, moving in a west northwest direction at 22 MPH.
8.17.09
The Horizon Navigator is currently enroute to Puerto Rico. Horizon Lines will make the following schedule changes to minimize the effects on our customer base and have our vessels back on schedule by Wednesday, August 19th.
8.15.09
Due to an operational issue the Horizon Navigator, voyage NV389S will be delayed on departure from Jacksonville, FL.
8.15.09
Tropical Depression Two has strengthened to form Tropical Storm Ana, the first named storm of the 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
8.13.09
Horizon Lines has begun tracking the movements of Tropical Depression (TD) Two.
8.12.09
Horizon Lines is adjusting its Intermodal Fuel Surcharge for the following states to better reflect Horizon’s costs, effective August 24, 2009.
8.11.09
Horizon Lines is adjusting the Bunker Surcharge for containers moving to and from the U.S. and Puerto Rico, effective, Monday, August 24th, 2009.
8.11.09
The following is Horizon Lines holiday schedule for the observance of Labor Day, on Monday, September 7th, 2009.
8.4.09
We want to clarify that Horizon Lines customers will not incur Maersk charges for any Horizon moves that utilizes a Maersk chassis.
7.31.09
Horizon Lines would like to inform our customers of a schedule update concerning our Jacksonville Express Service (JAX).
7.30.09
In our continued quest to minimize our costs while still protecting the operational needs of our customers, please be advised that beginning next Monday, August 3, 2009, the Tacoma Horizon Lines marine gate at APM Terminals will open at 0800 on non-sailing days, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, instead of 0700.
However, to support the higher gate volumes on sailing days, Horizon Lines will continue to operate the marine gate beginning at 0700 on Wednesday and Friday mornings.
7.29.09
Due to extreme weather conditions causing unsafe working conditions, the Elizabeth Terminal has closed as of 3:50 PM today.
7.29.09
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to increase the Ocean fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 339 (Fuel Related Surcharge) of our Alaska tariffs 301, 314, 453, 313, 318 and 462 from 16.5% to 18.5%.
7.22.09
Horizon Lines would like to inform you of a modification to our normal Pacific Express Service (PEX) and Transpacific Express Service (TP1) for the week of September 14th, 2009.
7.2.09
Horizon Lines is adjusting its Intermodal Fuel Surcharge for the following states to better reflect Horizon’s costs and current market conditions.
6.23.09
Horizon Lines will delay the effective date of the Bunker Surcharge for containers moving to and from the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The new effective date for the increase is Monday, July 6th.
6.18.09
Horizon Lines is adjusting the Bunker Surcharge for cargo moving between the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
6.12.09
Horizon Lines will increase the Fuel Adjustment Factor in the Guam/CNMI trade by 8.0 percentage points from 21.50% to 29.50% effective Sunday, July 5th, 2009.
6.12.09
Horizon Lines would like to inform you of a routing change in the Transpacific (TP1) Service for cargo moving from Guam to Tacoma.
6.9.09
The following is Horizon Lines Houston port schedule for the observance of Emancipation Day on Friday, June 19th, 2009.
6.9.09
Please find Horizon Lines’ Puerto Rico Tradelane Holiday Port Schedule for July 2009.
6.5.09
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to increase the Ocean fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 339 of our Alaska tariffs 301, 314, 453, 313, 318 and 462 from 14.5% to 16.5%.
6.1.09
Since 4th of July falls on a Saturday this year, there will be no impact to our Alaska sailings out of Tacoma. Therefore, the KO746N will depart Tacoma on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, as scheduled, and the TW757N on Friday, July 3, 2009, as scheduled. The Tacoma CFS will also be open both the week before and the week after the 4th, with no impact on terminal operations or sailing schedules.
5.27.09
REVISED: Bunker Fuel Surcharge – Effective June 8, 2009
5.26.09
As we enter into our peak volume season, please be reminded to observe the cutoffs as published on the bottom of the sailing schedule. General cargo to Anchorage must be in through the marine gate by 2000 on the day of sail. (Please note earlier cutoffs outlined on the sailing schedule.)
5.18.09
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to increase the fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 339 of our Alaska tariffs 301, 314, 453, 313, 318 and 462 from 12.5% to 14.5%. The effective date for this increase is May 31, 2009.
5.14.09
The Horizon Lines port facilities will observe the Memorial Day holiday with hours of operations as follows:
Tacoma: Gate, offices, and terminal (trucking, yard, and dock) will be closed.
Anchorage: Gate will be open from 0800 to 1700. Offices and terminal will be closed.
Kodiak: Open for vessel operations only.
Dutch Harbor: Gate and terminal will be closed.
5.14.09
Horizon Lines will no longer be offering a Saturday Gate in Tacoma. The last Saturday Gate in Tacoma will be on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009.
5.1.09
Horizon Lines will increase the Fuel Adjustment Factor in the Guam/CNMI trade by 1.5 percentage points from 16.50% to 18.00% effective May 24th, 2009.
4.30.09
Horizon Lines has been informed that beginning on Monday, May 10th, 2009, Young Brothers will be making changes in their barge services to Maui, Molokai and Lanai
4.29.09
Our terminal operations group is urgently requesting that any zip ties or wires used to prevent chassis pin movement while moving over the road be removed prior to entering the Tacoma terminal. Drivers can stop at the pre-gate area (where gensets are turned off) to cut these materials away before moving toward the scales. Please forward this information to your truckers as soon as possible.
4.27.09
Due to continued ILWU labor disruptions at the Port of Tacoma on Friday, April 24, 2009, please be advised the AZ751N was delayed in her departure from Tacoma on Friday night. We plan to begin discharge immediately upon arrival in Anchorage, with cargo availability possibly as early as noon and no later than 1300 on Tuesday.
4.23.09
The following is the Horizon Lines port schedule for the observance of the Memorial Day Holiday in May:
4.21.09
Please be advised we have clarified the details surrounding the lunch hour gate closures that had been proposed by the Pacific Maritime Association for Tacoma terminals.
4.21.09
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to increase the fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 339 of our Alaska tariffs from 11.5% to 12.5%. The effective date for this increase is May 3, 2009
4.20.09
Horizon Lines would like to inform you of an upcoming change in the Transpacific (TP1) Service, providing container service between the US and Guam. Beginning with the Horizon Tiger TG023W on Sunday, May 31st, 2009, the TP1 vessels will no longer call the Port of Tacoma, and instead will call Los Angeles, with continuing service to Oakland.
4.20.09
Horizon Lines has been closely monitoring the bunker fuel markets over the last month and will be adjusting the Bunker Surcharge in accordance with recent trends.
4.17.09
Horizon Lines has been informed that beginning on Monday, April 20th, 2009 the Tacoma Marine Yard will be closed daily from noon to 1:00 pm.
4.15.09
Please find the suggested maximum allowable cargo weights for the 2009 breakup season. Weight allowances are listed at 100%, 85%, 75%, and 50% road restrictions. The allowable cargo weights for 40’ equipment have been reduced 2,700 pounds due to our use of 40/45 slider chassis.
4.9.09
The Horizon Navigator, voyage NV371N will be delayed on arrival into Jacksonville, FL due to a technical issue.
4.9.09
Keep From Freezing (KFF) service will no longer be required on shipments effective with the sailing of the TW750N departing Tacoma on Wednesday 4/22/09 (northbound), and with the sailing of the KO739S departing Anchorage on Tuesday 4/21/09 (southbound).
4.7.09
Please find Horizon Lines’ Good Friday holiday schedule.
4.6.09
In order to accomplish some minor repair work on the Horizon Kodiak, the KO741N, sailing from Tacoma on Friday, 5/8/09, will bypass Dutch Harbor on Friday 5/15/09 and return directly from Kodiak to Tacoma. She will arrive in Anchorage on Tuesday, 5/12/09, and in Kodiak on Wednesday, 5/13/09, returning directly to Tacoma following Kodiak operations.
4.2.09
Horizon Lines would like to inform you of a change to the APM Terminals Gate Hours for Pier 400.
Effective Monday, April 6th, 2009
4.2.09
Horizon Lines has delayed the filing of the Guam Crane Surcharge, Rule 970, in tariffs HRZL- 353, 344 and 961. These tariffs govern shipments moving into and out of Guam. This filing will now become effective on Sunday, April 12th, 2009
4.1.09
Horizon Lines is adjusting its Intermodal Fuel Surcharge for the following states to better reflect Horizon’s costs and current market conditions.
3.27.09
Please find Horizon Lines’ Puerto Rico Tradelane Holiday Port Schedule for April 2009.
3.25.09
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation
Board to decrease the Inland fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 338 of
our Alaska tariffs from 17.0% to 12.5%.
3.23.09
Due to the late arrival of the Horizon Producer, voyage PD543S from Jacksonville, FL we will provide an extended gate in San Juan, PR today.
3.21.09
Due to a late departure out of Jacksonville, FL the Horizon Producer, voyage PD543S will be delayed into San Juan.
3.19.09
As a result of the fog delays in Jacksonville, FL last week we would like to provide an update to our vessel schedules.
3.19.09
Horizon Lines would like to provide a TWIC implementation update for each of the ports being served by our Puerto Rico service.
3.17.09
Cargo operations for the Horizon Producer, voyage PD542S from Elizabeth, NJ will commence today at 5:00 PM in San Juan due to the delayed arrival of the Navigator.
3.17.09
Horizon Lines is pleased to inform you of our new fax number for both Hazardous Materials Paperwork & Scorecards in Rancho Dominquez. Effective March 18th, 2009 the new fax number will be in service.
3.16.09
Due to a late departure out of Jacksonville, FL due to fog the Horizon Navigator, voyage NV367S will be delayed into San Juan.
3.13.09
Due to heavy fog the Horizon Navigator, voyage NV367N from San Juan will be delayed into Jacksonville, FL today.
3.13.09
In order to minimize the impact of the fog delay, we will be extending the gate hours in Jacksonville today until 7:00 PM for both dispatch of arriving cargo and receiving of departing cargo.
3.2.09
Horizon Lines’ PR Tradelane bunker fuel surcharge levels will remain in effect for the month of March.
2.24.09
Horizon Lines is adjusting its Intermodal Fuel Surcharge effective February 26, 2009.
2.20.09
Please be advised that the contacts for the Houston Terminal have been change.
2.20.09
Please be advised that due to computer problems the Elizabeth, NJ terminal is experiencing delays for truckers making drop offs and pickups.
2.19.09
Please find Horizon Lines’ Puerto Rico Tradelane Holiday Port Schedule for March 2009.
2.18.09
Horizon Lines will not be increasing our bunker surcharge in February 2009, as previously announced.
2.13.09
This is an adjustment to the effective date of the surcharge increase announced last week.
2.13.09
Please be advised that the contacts for hazardous documentation for the Houston Terminal have changed.
2.12.09
The Port of New York/New Jersey is currently closed due to high winds. As a result the Horizon Trader, voyage TO312N from San Juan, PR will be delayed on arrival into Elizabeth, NJ.
2.7.09
The Horizon Trader, voyage TO311S will be delayed on arrival into San Juan, PR due to a late departure out of Jacksonville, FL.
2.6.09
The Horizon Producer will replace the Horizon Trader in the North Atlantic Express Service and will depart Elizabeth, NJ on Friday, February 13th.
2.6.09
Horizon Lines has been closely monitoring the bunker fuel markets over the last month and is decreasing the Bunker Surcharge in accordance with recent trends.
2.5.09
The Horizon Navigator, voyage NV362N will be delayed on arrival into Elizabeth, NJ due to strong winds and inclement weather.
2.4.09
The Horizon Trader, voyage TO311N will be delayed on arrival into Jacksonville due to a late departure out of San Juan.
1.29.09
Horizon Lines port schedule for the observance of Holidays during February 2009.
1.28.09
Due to heavy fog in Jacksonville, FL the Horizon Challenger, voyage CN481S will be delayed on arrival into San Juan, PR.
1.26.09
The Horizon Challenger, voyage CN481N will be delayed on arrival into Jacksonville due to heavy fog.
1.21.09
Horizon Lines would like to inform our customers of a schedule update concerning our Gulf Express (GAX) Service.
1.14.09
Please be advised of the following adjustments regarding the sailings of the Discovery and the Challenger. Cargo cut-off will be extended for the Northbound Challenger, CN480N sailing to Jacksonville, FL. The Discovery will now sail directly to Houston, TX from San Juan, PR without making a stop in Jacksonville, FL. Cargo availability will not be affected by these adjustments.
1.11.09
Please be advised, due to an operational issue with the Horizon Navigator, the vessel did not sail out of Jacksonville. We are currently implementing a plan to re-route freight from the Horizon Navigator, voyage, NV358S onto an additional sailing out of Jacksonville. Horizon Lines will send sailing confirmations with new voyage numbers. After sailing, please ensure your Shipper’s Export Declarations are updated with the appropriate vessel and voyage.
1.10.09
The Horizon Navigator, voyage NV358S is delayed on departure from Jacksonville, FL due to operational issues.
1.9.09
Horizon Lines has been closely monitoring the bunker fuel markets over the last month and is decreasing the Bunker Surcharge in accordance with recent trends.
1.7.09
Horizon Lines today filed a General Rate Increase (GRI) in Tariff (HRZL-961) which covers cargo movement between Hawaii and Guam. The increase will become effective on Sunday, February 1st, 2009.
12.23.08
The Horizon Challenger, voyage CN477W will be delayed on arrival into Houston due to heavy fog and adverse weather conditions in the Houston Ship Channel.
12.22.08
The following is Horizon Lines port schedule for the observance of Holidays during January 2009 with the exception of New Year’s Day. Please refer to the Winter Schedule announcement regarding port schedules for New Years Day.
12.19.08
Horizon Lines is adjusting its Intermodal Fuel Surcharge for the following states to better reflect Horizon’s costs and the market. Changes will be effective December 28, 2008.
12.17.08
Horizon Lines would like to inform you that the Horizon Tiger TG018W is projected to arrive late into Apra Harbor, Guam. The Tiger TG018W is currently estimated to arrive in Guam at 0900 hours on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
12.4.08
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today a 5.25% General Rate Increase with the Surface Transportation Board for freight moving to and from Kodiak, Alaska and Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
12.1.08
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to reduce the fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 339 of our Alaska tariff from 15.0% to 11.5%.
12.1.08
Horizon Lines is reducing the Fuel Adjustment Factor in the Hawaii trade by 4.5 percentage points from 19.50% to 15% effective November 30th, 2008.
11.26.08
Horizon Lines is reducing the Fuel Adjustment Factor in the Guam/CNMI trade by 4.5 percentage points from 21% to 16.50% effective November 30th, 2008.
11.24.08
Horizon Lines is adjusting its Intermodal Fuel Surcharge for the following states to better reflect Horizon’s costs and the market. Surcharge will be effective November 30, 2008.
11.20.08
Horizon Lines is making an adjustment to the bunker surcharge announced last week. The following surcharges will be effective November 23rd, 2008.
11.20.08
The Port of Oakland Tariff # 2-A requires that an application for a Port of Oakland permit be electronically submitted to them on form 700-1 at least 48 hours in advance of any anticipated shipment of a class 1 explosive, class 5 oxidizer or class 7 radioactive cargo shipments.
11.20.08
Please be advised that anyone that needs regular access to the Port of Jacksonville must have a TWIC card or proof of application. All truck drivers must have a TWIC card or proof of application in order to make drop-offs and deliveries.
11.20.08
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to decrease the Inland fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 338 of our Alaska tariffs from 27.5% to 17.0%.
11.17.08
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to reduce the fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 339 of our Alaska tariff from 19.0% to 15.0%.
11.11.08
In preparation for the upcoming holiday period, we would like to announce the following changes to the normal operating schedule. Should you have questions please contact your Horizon Lines Sales Representative.
11.10.08
PortCheck is holding a Webinar on November 12th, 8:30 am to 10:00 am at:
"https://portcheck.webex.com"
11.7.08
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board a general rate increase of 5.25% in Alaska Tariff HRZK 301.
11.5.08
Horizon Lines would like to inform you of the planned implementation of the new fees and regulations at the Port of Los Angeles. The port has published start dates for both the PortCheck fee collection and the port’s electronic gate access system for all cargo entering and exiting the Port of Los Angeles. The port will begin collecting fees on Monday, November 17th, 2008
11.3.08
Horizon Lines has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to reduce our fuel surcharge further to 19.0% effective November 9, 2008.
10.28.08
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to decrease the Inland fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 338 of our Alaska tariffs from 32.0% to 27.5%.
10.27.08
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to reduce the fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 339 of our Alaska tariff from 26.5% to 23.0%.
10.21.08
Horizon Lines’ mission is to provide reliable, on-time transportation of your cargo to Hawaii. The key to providing consistent on-time arrivals is insuring our vessels sail on-time from the port of load.
10.17.08
Horizon Lines is reducing the Fuel Adjustment Factor in the Hawaii trade by 6 percentage points from 33% to 27% effective October 19th, 2008.
10.17.08
Horizon Lines is reducing the Fuel Adjustment Factor in the Guam/CNMI trade by 6 percentage points from 34.5% to 28.5% effective October 19th, 2008.
10.16.08
The 2008 Hurricane Season has been particularly active. We want to assure you that at each of our terminals specific inclement weather protocols are followed.
10.16.08
Hurricane Omar has passed East of San Juan early this morning and continues to move out to sea. Due to minimal impact at the terminal and based on the current weather conditions we were able to open the terminal earlier than scheduled.
10.16.08
Horizon Lines would like to inform you of a modification to our normal California Express Service (CHX) during the weeks of November 24th and December 1st, 2008.
10.15.08
Due to the forecasted weather conditions expected to impact Puerto Rico from Hurricane Omar, we
expect to open the San Juan terminal tomorrow Thursday, October 16th at 9:00 AM.
10.15.08
Horizon Lines continues to monitor the weather activity impacting Puerto Rico. Omar has been upgraded to Hurricane status and the U.S. Coast Guard has closed the port to incoming traffic.
10.15.08
Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate later this afternoon in Puerto Rico based on the forecasted path of Hurricane Omar.
10.14.08
In order to better serve our customers, Horizon Lines requested an extension to sail the Horizon Navigator after the set 4:00 PM deadline.
10.14.08
Horizon Lines would like to inform you of our terminals’ schedules for the upcoming Thanksgiving week. All Horizon Lines Hawaii/Guam vessels will be on proforma.
10.13.08
Horizon Lines would like to reinforce the importance of turning in the necessary documentation for shipments sailing to and from Puerto Rico. Loads that do not have Shipper’s Export Declarations submitted will not sail on the intended vessel.
10.9.08
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to reduce the fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 339 of our Alaska tariff from 27.5% to 26.5%. The effective date for this reduction is October 19, 2008.
10.9.08
Horizon Lines would like to inform you that the Horizon Pacific PS254S is projected to arrive late into Honolulu.
10.1.08
Effective October 1st, 2008, Horizon Lines will increase its public tariff 414 for shipments moving between the continental United States and Puerto Rico.
9.30.08
Horizon Lines would like to remind you of the upcoming new fees and regulations being implemented by the Port of Los Angeles.
9.25.08
Horizon Lines would like to inform you that the Horizon Pacific PS253S is projected to arrive late into Honolulu.
9.9.08
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to reduce the fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 339 of our Alaska tariff from 29.0% to 27.5%. The effective date for this reduction is September 21, 2008.
9.8.08
Horizon Lines would like to provide an update on the estimated time of the arrival in Honolulu of the Horizon Spirit JB100S.
8.29.08
Please note that we will have a single sailing from Tacoma to Alaska the week of Thanksgiving, on Wednesday, November 26, which will call Anchorage on Sunday, November 30 and Kodiak on Monday, December 1.
8.8.08
Horizon Lines has amended its recent Fuel Surcharge filing covering the Guam trade. Effective Monday, September 1st, 2008, the Fuel Surcharge will increase by 4.0 percentage points, from 39.75% to 43.75%.
7.18.08
Horizon Lines has amended its Fuel Surcharge filing covering the Guam trade. Effective Sunday, August 17th, 2008, the Fuel Surcharge will increase by 4.5%, from 39.75% to 44.25%.
7.18.08
Horizon Lines has amended its Fuel Surcharge filing covering the Hawaii trade. Effective Sunday, August 17th, 2008, the Fuel Surcharge will increase by 4.5%, from 38.25% to 42.75%.
6.20.08
Horizon Lines has amended its Fuel Surcharge filing covering the Guam trade. Effective Monday, July 14th, 2008, the Fuel Surcharge will increase by 6%, from 33.75% to 39.75%.
6.20.08
Horizon Lines has amended its Fuel Surcharge filing covering the Hawaii trade. Effective Monday, July 14th, 2008, the Fuel Surcharge will increase by 4.5%, from 33.75% to 38.25%.
4.29.08
Horizon Lines is pleased to announce the following Rate Reductions for Household Goods in Hawaii tariff, HRZL-468, Tariff Items # 0598-11-9700 and # 0598-11-9701 which will become effective on Thursday, May 1st, 2008.
1.24.08
Horizon Lines filed a General Rate Increase (GRI) today in Tariff (HRZL-961) that will become effective on Wednesday, February 27th, 2008.
12.7.07
Horizon Lines filed a General Rate Increase (GRI) today in Hawaii tariff (HRZL-468) that will become effective on Monday, January 7th, 2008.