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Horizon Lines Celebrates Safety Week in Puerto Rico
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc.,
(NYSE: HRZ), the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping and integrated
logistics company, celebrated Safety Week inSan Juan, Puerto Rico, with a
special "Kids Safety Day" on July 15.
Horizon Lines' Kids Safety Day was created six years ago to promote the
value of safety among youth. Twenty-seven children ages 6 to 11, all of whom
are family members of Horizon Lines associates, participated in this year's
program.
Activities included a drug prevention presentation put on by
representatives from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with a special
appearance by a K-9 police dog to show how the canines are used in drug
searches. The highlight of the day was a vessel tour of the Horizon Lines
Trader, led by Capt. John Loftus. Accompanied by Jacob Wegrzyn, Senior VP and
General Manager of Horizon Lines'Puerto Rico division, the children donned
hard hats and vests and explored the vessel and bridge. The day's events
concluded with questions about lessons learned, and prizes for the kids.
"Kids Safety Day is a wonderful way of teaching our associates' children
the importance of safety in the maritime industry. We were thrilled to provide
these kids the opportunity to participate in the demonstrations, wear the
Horizon Lines safety gear and climb aboard our vessel," said Janet Nieves,
Safety and Security Manager of Horizon Lines.
The Puerto Rico Shipping Association (PRSA) celebrated Safety Week for the
first time this year, thanks to the initiative of Janet Nieves, who also
serves as President of the Security/Safety Committee of the PRSA.
About Horizon Lines
Horizon Lines, Inc. is the nation's leading domestic container shipping
and integrated logistics company comprised of two primary operating
subsidiaries. Horizon Lines, LLC, operates a fleet of 21 U.S.-flag
containerships and 5 port terminals linking the continentalUnited States with
Alaska,Hawaii,Guam,Micronesia andPuerto 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 Logistics Technology
and intermodal trucking and warehousing services provided by Sea-Logix.
Horizon Lines, Inc. is based inCharlotte, NC, and trades on the New York
Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HRZ.
SOURCE Horizon Lines, Inc.
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