Press Releases

Horizon Lines Reports Improved Second-Quarter Financial Results

7.23.10

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) today reported improved financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended June 20, 2010.

Horizon Lines, Inc Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

7.22.10

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to declare a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on September 15, 2010, to stockholders of record on September 1, 2010.

Horizon Lines Receives Vessel Awards for Safety and Stewardship

6.22.10

Horizon Lines Inc. (NYSE:HRZ), America’s leading containership operator and integrated logistics company, has received recognition from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) for its record of safety and stewardship.

Horizon Lines Announces the Addition of New Class III Director

6.10.10

The Board of Directors of Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) appointed Bobby J. Griffin to fill an existing vacancy as a Class III Director of the Company effective June 9, 2010.

Horizon Lines Announces Results of 2010 Annual Stockholder Meeting

6.2.10

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced that shareholders at the company’s annual meeting yesterday elected three Class II directors and ratified the appointment of Horizon Lines’ public accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP.

Securities Class-Action Suit Against Horizon Lines Dismissed With Prejudice By Federal Court

5.19.10

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced today that its motion to dismiss a securities class-action lawsuit accusing the company and certain current and former senior officers of misleading investors has been granted by a federal judge for a second and final time.

Horizon Lines Reports First-Quarter Financial Results

4.23.10

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) today reported results for its fiscal first quarter ended March 21, 2010.

Horizon Lines Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

4.22.10

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to declare a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on June 15, 2010, to stockholders of record on June 1, 2010.

Horizon Lines to Announce First-Quarter Results on April 23rd

4.9.10

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), announced today that it will release first-quarter 2010 financial results before the stock market opens on Friday, April 23, 2010, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Horizon Lines Renews Terminal Agreement Early and Reveals Plans to Launch New Asia Liner Service

2.26.10

• Early renewal of terminal services agreement reached with APM Terminals North America • New Asia service will drive growth strategy upon expiration of space-charter agreement with Maersk Line in December 2010

Horizon Lines Sets Date for Annual Meeting of Stockholders

2.1.10

The annual meeting will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday, June 1, 2010.

Horizon Lines Reports 2009 Financial Results

1.29.10

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), today reported results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 20, 2009.

Horizon Lines Presented Lowe's Platinum Carrier Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

1.20.10

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE:HRZ), the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company, has been awarded the “2009 Platinum Carrier Award” by home improvement retailer Lowe’s Companies Inc., based in Mooresville, N.C.

Horizon Lines To Announce Fourth-Quarter Results On January 29th

1.15.10

Management to host conference call at 11:00am ET.

Horizon Lines Reduces Debt in Fourth Quarter

1.14.10

Stronger-Than-Projected Cash Flow Used to Voluntarily Repay Debt Business Outlook for 2010 is Cautiously Optimistic

Horizon Lines to Begin New Terminal Operations in Oakland

1.4.10

Horizon Lines, Inc., (NYSE:HRZ), the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company, has entered into a new agreement for terminal operations at the Port of Oakland. Horizon Lines has teamed with Ports America, the largest terminal operator and stevedoring company in the Americas, to service cargo moving through Oakland between the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Guam and Micronesia. Horizon Lines operations at the facility located at 1599 Maritime Street take effect today.

Horizon Lines Eliminates All Perquisites for Executive Officers

12.16.09

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (December 16, 2009) – Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced that it is eliminating all perquisites for its four named executive officers, effective at the end of the year.

Horizon Lines Featured in Anti-Piracy Story on CNN

10.29.09

Horizon Lines participating in anti-piracy technology testing. See clip

Horizon Lines Reports Third-Quarter Financial Results

10.23.09

CHARLOTTE, NC, October 23, 2009 – Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), today reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended September 20, 2009.

Horizon Lines, Inc. Declares Regular Dividend

10.22.09

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to declare a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on December 15, 2009, to stockholders of record on December 1, 2009.

Horizon Lines to Announce Third Quarter Results on October 23rd

10.9.09

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), announced today that it will release third-quarter financial results before the stock market opens on Friday, October 23, 2009, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Horizon Lines to Present at Morgan Keegan Industrial/Transportation Conference on September 17, 2009

9.10.09

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), today announced that Brian Taylor, President and Chief Operating Officer of Horizon Logistics, LLC, and Michael Avara, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Horizon Lines, Inc., will present at Morgan Keegan’s Industrial/Transportation Conference in Chicago on Thursday, September 17, 2009, at 1:15 PM Central Time.

Horizon Lines to Add Tampa Port Call to Existing Service Between US Gulf and Puerto Rico

9.3.09

Horizon Lines, Inc., (NYSE:HRZ),announced today that it will add regularly scheduled vessel container service between Tampa, Florida and Puerto Rico.

Horizon Lines Participates in Anti-Piracy Testing

8.28.09

U.S. Flag Carrier Committed to Supporting Merchant Mariners Safety at Sea – Horizon Lines, Inc., (NYSE:HRZ), the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company, recently participated in two separate anti-piracy system trials in an effort to better protect the lives of merchant mariners.

Horizon Lines Earns 2009 Quest for Quality Award

8.20.09

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.

Horizon Lines Tops Latest Worldwide Survey With 100% On Time Performance

8.7.09

Horizon Lines, Inc., (NYSE:HRZ) has topped the list of ocean carriers worldwide for schedule reliability in the second quarter 2009 with 100% on time performance, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants, based in London.

Horizon Lines Reports Second-Quarter Financial Results

7.24.09

CHARLOTTE, NC, July 24, 2009 – Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), today reported results for its fiscal second quarter ended June 21, 2009.

Horizon Lines Inc. Declares Regular Dividend

7.23.09

CHARLOTTE, NC, July 23, 2009 – Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to declare a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on September 15, 2009, to stockholders of record on September 1, 2009.

Horizon Lines to Announce Second-Quarter Results on July 24

7.10.09

CHARLOTTE, NC, July 10, 2009 – Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), announced today that it will release second-quarter financial results before the stock market opens on Friday, July 24, 2009, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Horizon Lines Reaches Puerto Rico Class Action Settlement Agreement And Successfully Amends Credit Agreement

6.12.09

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (JUNE 12, 2009) – Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE:HRZ) today reported that it has entered into a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs in the Puerto Rico class action antitrust litigation, and also entered into a credit agreement amendment with its lender group.

Horizon Lines Announces Results of 2009 Annual Shareholders Meeting

6.3.09

Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced that shareholders at the company’s annual meeting yesterday re-elected three Class I directors,..

Walmart Awards Horizon Lines 2008 Jones Act Carrier of the Year

5.14.09

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 14, 2008) – 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.

Tami Porter of Horizon Lines Recognized by University of North Florida Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program

5.11.09

The University of North Florida honored Tami Porter with the Impact Award for Community Partner for her transportation expertise and community involvement

Horizon Lines Reports First-Quarter Financial Results

4.24.09

CHARLOTTE, NC, April 24, 2009 – Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), today reported results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 22, 2009.

Horizon Lines, Inc. Declares Regular Dividend

4.23.09

CHARLOTTE, NC, April 23, 2009 – Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to declare a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on June 15, 2009, to stockholders of record on June 1, 2009.

Horizon Lines To Announce First-Quarter Results On April 24

4.9.09

CHARLOTTE, NC, April 9, 2009 – Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), announced today that it will release first-quarter financial results before the stock market opens on Friday, April 24, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Horizon Lines & Horizon Logistics Team Up to Deliver Concrete Canoes for Annual ASCE Race in Honolulu

4.2.09

HONOLULU, HI (April 2, 2009) – Engineering students from 12 universities around the country will begin competing here today in the conference finals of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 22nd Annual ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition. The winner ...