Service Bulletins
9.2.10
Due to storm conditions in the Atlantic, Horizon Lines would like to advise our customer base of several updates to our vessel schedules
9.1.10
The Horizon Trader Voyage TO387N is en-route to Jacksonville; we continue to anticipate a Friday arrival.
Horizon Navigator voyage NV436N is expected to depart San Juan this evening for Elizabeth. We continue to track the progress of Hurricane Earl and will be safely following the storm as it progresses north.
9.1.10
Tropical Storm Gaston has formed in the Eastern Atlantic. TS Gaston is the 7th storm of the 2010 hurricane season and the 4th storm in the last eleven days. Currently, TS Gaston has wind speeds of 40MPH and is moving West-Northwest at 15MPH. The center of the storm is currently about 1600 miles east of the Lesser Antilles.
8.31.10
The San Juan Harbor remains closed by the US Coast Guard (USCG) due to effects from Hurricane Earl.
We anticipate receiving our next update from the USCG at 11:00AM today regarding the status of the port.
8.31.10
The USCG has notified Horizon Lines that pilots will board the Horizon Trader later this morning to dock the vessel for a 1:00PM cargo start.
Cargo discharge for Horizon Trader voyage TO386S arriving from Jacksonville will begin promptly after arrival and will continue throughout the day.
8.31.10
Cargo Operations for Horizon Trader voyage TO386S from Jacksonville are going as planned. Gate hours in San Juan will be extended till 9:00PM tonight for pickup of discharged cargo.
8.30.10
Weather conditions in the port of San Juan have continued to worsen. Our San Juan terminal will be closed for all activities for the remainder of the day starting at 12:00 Noon today.
8.30.10
The Horizon Navigator voyage NV435S is en-route from Elizabeth, NJ to San Juan, PR.
The USCG has closed the port of San Juan due to heavy storm conditions resulting from Hurricane Earl.
8.30.10
Effects from Hurricane Earl are being felt in Puerto Rico as it passes north of the island. The United States Coast Guard has maintained readiness condition “Zulu”, and the port of San Juan remains closed to all vessel traffic. At this time, we anticipate the port reopening some time tomorrow morning.
8.30.10
Due to the effects of Hurricane Earl and the port closure in San Juan, Horizon Lines will be making adjustments to the vessel schedules for the Puerto Rico services.
8.25.10
Horizon Lines would like to inform you of our office and gate schedules for the upcoming Labor Day Holiday, Monday, September 6th, 2010.
8.23.10
The Horizon Lines port facilities will observe the Labor Day holiday with hours of operations as follows:
Tacoma: The gate and terminal will be closed.
Anchorage: The terminal will be closed; the gate will be open from 0800 to 1200 noon.
Kodiak: The gate will be open for normal vessel operations; reduced office staff.
Dutch Harbor: The gate will be open from 0800 to 1700; reduced office staff.
8.18.10
Horizon Lines would like to inform you of a modification to our normal Pacific Express Service (PEX) for the week of September 6th and 13th, 2010.
8.17.10
The following is Horizon Lines holiday schedule for September, 2010.
7.16.10
In order to ensure our customers are able to deliver all of their freight today, Horizon Lines will be extending our Elizabeth gate hours and vessel cutoff. Truckers in line at the Elizabeth terminal by 5:30PM today will have their loads gated in and loaded to the vessel.
7.9.10
Horizon Lines will decrease its Fuel Adjustment Factor in the Hawaii trade by 2 percentage points from 27.50% to 25.50% effective Sunday, July 18th, 2010
7.9.10
Horizon Lines will decrease its Fuel Adjustment Factor in the Guam/CNMI trade by 2 percentage points from 29.00% to 27.00% effective Sunday, July 18th, 2010.
7.8.10
The second Tropical Depression of the year (TD2) has formed in the gulf and is causing continued rough weather in the Houston Ship Channel. Pilots are not expected to be able to board the Horizon Challenger today due to high winds and waves resulting from the storm.
Based on this further weather delay, we now anticipate starting cargo at 1PM tomorrow, Friday, July 9th.
6.30.10
Hurricane Alex has officially been named the first hurricane of the 2010 season.
The hurricane is moving in a west northwest direction towards the coast of Mexico at 7 MPH. Maximum wind speeds are up to 80 MPH.
6.29.10
We are pleased to announce the filing of a new tariff, HRZD 488, which is for shipments of household goods to and from Hawaii in industry-approved van packs. Tariff 488 is now available on line at horizonlines.com
6.15.10
Please find Horizon Lines’ Puerto Rico Tradelane Holiday Port Schedule for July 2010.
6.15.10
Horizon Lines filed a change to the Facility Maintenance Fee in the Guam / CNMI tariffs (HRZD-344, HRZD-353 and HRZD-961) that will become effective on Sunday, July 11th, 2010
6.8.10
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board a revision to the Hazardous Surcharge per Rule 540 in Alaska Tariffs HRZK 301, 313, 314, 318, 453 and 462. The effective date of the revision is July 10, 2010.
5.27.10
Horizon Lines filed a Hawaii Wharfage Increase on Thursday, May 27th, 2010 in tariffs HRZD-201, 468 & 961, which govern the movement of cargo between the US and Hawaii, and, Hawaii and Guam, respectively. The increase will become effective on Thursday, July 1st, 2010.
5.17.10
Gate hours in San Juan will be extended this evening until 8:00 PM.
5.16.10
Early Sunday morning a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico on the western side of the island approximately sixty-three miles from San Juan.
5.13.10
Due to 20MPH winds in the Houston Ship Channel, the Horizon Challenger was unable to bring pilots aboard early this morning. As a result, we will be delayed on arrival to the dock in Houston this morning.
5.6.10
The following is the Horizon Lines port schedule for the observance of the Memorial Day Holiday in May:
5.5.10
The location of the oil spill, denoted in red on the map below, does not affect the Port of Houston, Port of Tampa or our sailing routes. The U.S. Coast Guard has listed the Port of Houston as “Condition Normal”.
4.30.10
The Houston Ship Channel is currently closed today, Friday April 30th, due to high winds and inclement weather. At this time, we do not expect that this will impact our arrival in San Juan on Thursday, May 6th.
4.28.10
Please be advised there is road construction on Heckscher Drive from 9A leading into the Port of Jacksonville.
4.22.10
Horizon Lines filed a Facility Maintenance Fee in the Guam / CNMI tariffs (HRZD-344, HRZD-353 and HRZD-961) that will become effective on Sunday, May 16th, 2010. This fee covers the Port Authority of Guam’s new facilities maintenance fee of $25 per Bill of Lading.
4.19.10
Dear Valued Customer:
Horizon Lines is making adjustments to its bunker fuel surcharge. Effective April 23rd, 2010, surcharges will be as follows:
4.2.10
Horizon Lines would like to inform you of an enhanced operational service at Los Angeles’ Pier 400. APMT is now offering wheeled empties available for pick-up Los Angeles’ Pier 400. This is in addition to the traditional empty delivery process.
3.30.10
The Hacienda office in Puerto Rico will be closed on Thursday, April 1st and Friday, April 2nd, 2010. Please send submit documentation as soon as possible in order to process the bills of lading.
3.12.10
Please find the Horizon Lines Puerto Rico Tradelane Holiday Port Schedule for April 2010.
3.5.10
Horizon Lines would like to inform you of an enhanced operational service at Los Angeles’ Pier 400 regarding the pick-up of empties.
2.26.10
Due to the severe weather conditions at the APM Terminals in Elizabeth the port will open at 9:00 AM today, Friday, February 26th.
2.25.10
In the next several weeks the Port of Jacksonville will be making repairs to portions of the pier at their Blount Island Terminal.
2.25.10
Please be advised that effective Monday, March 8, 2010 APM Terminals in Elizabeth, NJ will be adjusting Gate Operations in the following areas:
2.25.10
Due to severe weather in the Northeast the Horizon Producer, voyage PD593N from San Juan, PR will be delayed on arrival into Elizabeth, NJ.
2.23.10
Please find Horizon Lines’ Puerto Rico Tradelane Holiday Port Schedule for March 2010.
2.15.10
We continue to make up time from weather related delays from last week. The Trader, voyage TO358S from Jacksonville will be delayed into San Juan, today Monday, February 15th and we anticipate cargo operations will commence at 4:00 PM.
2.15.10
Due to severe weather in the Northeast last week the Horizon Producer, PD591S from Elizabeth, NJ will be delayed into San Juan tomorrow, February 16th.
2.11.10
The Horizon Trader is making up time after the severe weather delays in the Northeast last week.
2.11.10
Understanding that weather conditions may have impacted our customers’ ability to deliver cargo to our Elizabeth terminal on time today, Horizon Lines will be extending our gate hours for receiving tonight for one hour.
2.10.10
Due to forecasted severe weather conditions in the Northeast the APM Terminal in Elizabeth, NJ will close at 3:00 PM today.
1.24.10
Due to a late departure from Jacksonville, the Horizon Producer voyage PD588S will be delayed arriving in San Juan.
1.22.10
Horizon Lines has made an adjustment to the bunker surcharge rates announced on January 8th. The following bunker surcharge rates will be effective January 25, 2010.
1.22.10
The following is Horizon Lines port schedule for the observance of Holidays during February 2010.
1.21.10
The Horizon Producer voyage PD588N was delayed en-route to Jacksonville. The vessel is making full speed, but will arrival later than scheduled.
1.20.10
Due to heavy fog the Houston Ship Channel has been closed. The Horizon Discovery, voyage DI587N from San Juan, PR will be delayed into Houston, TX tomorrow Thursday, January 21st.
1.20.10
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board to increase the Inland fuel surcharge as specified in Rule 338 (Inland Fuel Surcharge) of our Alaska tariffs 301, 314, 453, 313, 318 and 462 from 18.0% to 20.0%.
1.8.10
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 January 25, 2010.
1.8.10
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 20.5% to 22.5%.
1.4.10
The following is Horizon Lines port schedule for the observance of Holidays during January 2010.
12.29.09
The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the San Juan Harbor to all vessel traffic due to high surf in the area. We are currently experiencing waves 15-20’ outside San Juan Harbor. As a result, we are anticipating a delayed start for the discharge of cargo from the Horizon Discovery voyage DI585S.
12.28.09
The Horizon Discovery, DI585S from Houston, TX and Tampa, FL will arrive in San Juan on Tuesday, December 29th.
12.23.09
Please note that this bulletin supersedes prior holiday bulletins for Christmas 2009 / New Year’s 2010
12.18.09
The Horizon Discovery, voyage DI584S delayed out of Houston due to fog will have a later than expected arrival in San Juan, on Saturday, December 19th.
12.18.09
Horizon Lines is adjusting its Intermodal Fuel Surcharge for the following states to better reflect Horizon’s costs.
12.17.09
We have revised our sailing schedule for the Horizon Trader, TO352N previously announced to depart San Juan on Saturday, December 26th.
12.15.09
After five days of dense fog, the Houston Ship Channel opened this morning Tuesday, December 15th. We expect the Horizon Discovery, DI584S will be able to depart by this afternoon.
12.15.09
The Horizon Discovery, voyage DI584S departed Houston, TX this afternoon at 1:00 PM local time.
12.14.09
The Horizon Navigator, voyage NV406S from Jacksonville, FL will have a delayed arrival in San Juan today, Monday, December 14th.
12.14.09
Due to heavy fog, the Horizon Discovery, voyage DI584S which was scheduled to arrive in San Juan on Thursday, December 17th remains at the dock in Houston, TX.
12.11.09
In order to continue to provide the fastest, most-reliable ocean shipping services, Horizon Lines will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments between Puerto Rico, US, Canada, and Mexico, effective January 15, 2010.
12.10.09
Horizon Lines of Alaska has filed today with the Surface Transportation Board a general rate increase of 5% for freight moving to and from Kodiak, Alaska and Dutch Harbor, Alaska. This increase applies to Horizon Lines’ Alaska Tariffs 313, 314, 318 and 453 and will be effective on January 10, 2010.
12.8.09
Horizon Lines filed a General Rate Increase (GRI) today in the Guam / CNMI tariff (HRZL-353) that will become effective on Sunday, January 31st, 2010. This rate increase covers increasing costs in a number of areas, including gate, yard and terminal operations on the West Coast and in Guam.
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.
12.4.09
Horizon Lines filed a General Rate Increase (GRI) today in Hawaii via tariff HRZL-468 which will become effective on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
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.
9.4.09
Please be advised that the final phase of the Lincoln Avenue Grade Separation Project (LAGS), which will include the overpass over the railroad tracks, is about to begin. This is a key transportation project that will remove the at-grade conflict between rail and road traffic on Lincoln Avenue surrounding the entrance to Horizon Lines and APM Terminals.
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 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 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
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.