Horizon Lines Introduces ReeferPlus GPS Continuous Visibility and Security Solution for Refrigerated
11.06.2008
CHARLOTTE, NC, November 6, 2008 – Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), announced today the immediate availability of the ReeferPlus®GPS container tracking and shipment monitoring solution for refrigerated ocean containers moving between the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico. This innovative solution is designed to improve the visibility and security of high-value perishable cargo requiring cold chain logistics; a term used to describe the maintenance of product temperature through the entire transport chain from packing to delivery.
Key capabilities of ReeferPlus®GPS include GPS-enabled real-time container tracking; in-box sensors reporting temperature, atmosphere and security updates via the web; and remote monitoring and adjusting of reefer conditions with one computer click.
The ReeferPlus®GPS solution uses Impeva Labs’ Global Sentinel Unit, which links multiple two-way communication channels, real-time wireless sensors and a direct two-way interface to the refrigerated container’s controller. With continuous real-time supply chain visibility and remote configuration, Horizon Lines’ ReeferPlus®GPS customers can track, trace, monitor and take corrective action from their offices anywhere in the world.
“ReeferPlus®GPS is a major advance in cold chain logistics,” said Jacob Wegrzyn, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Puerto Rico Division for Horizon Lines, LLC. “We have been developing and testing this solution for two years in the Puerto Rico tradelane to offer high-value perishables shippers the visibility and control they need for maximum quality control and security.”
“We are very pleased that our collaboration with Horizon has resulted in the launch of ReeferPlus®GPS,” said Tony Moroyan, CEO of Impeva Labs. “Using the latest technologies, ReeferPlus®GPS is the most capable and advanced solution for global tracking, cargo monitoring and container security. This comprehensive and flexible system offers reefer users outstanding value in confirming cargo integrity across the entire logistics supply chain. This puts Horizon Lines in a clear leadership position.”
About Horizon Lines
Horizon Lines, Inc. is the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company comprised of two primary operating subsidiaries. Horizon Lines, LLC owns or leases 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.
About Impeva Labs
Impeva Labs is the leading supplier of continuous global asset visibility (tracking, tracing, monitoring and security). Impeva’s services enable effective asset management and the most efficient transportation of goods by providing a Continuous Chain of Custody (C-3) Shipping SystemTM. Impeva’s customers can see real time data, receive event alerts, and take corrective action from anywhere in the world, without leaving the office. Impeva Labs is a privately held company based in Mountain View, California with offices in Florida, Brazil and Armenia. With Impeva Labs: Whatever, Wherever, Whenever, You’ll KnowTM. www.impeva.com
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