Archive
6.17.10
Horizon Lines would like to inform you of our schedule on the holiday on Monday, July 5th, 2010 holiday for our terminals, offices, trucking and vessel operations.
2.24.10
Horizon Lines filed a Hawaii Wharfage Increase on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 in tariffs HRZD-468 & 961, which govern the movement of cargo between the US and Hawaii, and, Hawaii and Guam, respectively. The increase will become effective on Sunday, March 14th, 2010
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.
3.16.09
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.