Horizon Lines, Inc., (NYSE:HRZ), a domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company, has been named Jones Act Carrier of the Year for 2008 by Walmart Stores, Inc. The award is presented each year to a domestic ocean carrier to recognize best-in-class schedule reliability and exceptional customer service. The award was presented at a meeting at Walmart's headquarters in Bentonville, AR on May 12.
"Horizon Lines' overall dedication to customer service, operational excellence, and the ability to offer creative solutions to Walmart's complex supply chain opportunities has set Horizon apart from its peers," noted Kelly Abney, Vice President, Walmart Corporate Transportation.
Horizon Lines is the only ocean carrier serving all three domestic trades of Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, where Walmart operates a combined total of more than 75 stores.