Horizon Logistics

HORIZON LOGISTICS OPENS MULTI-TENANT DISTRIBUTION CENTER
 IN LOS ANGELES

Warehouse & cross-dock is located 10 miles from LA/Long Beach ports
within Alameda Corridor for efficient intermodal connections

Dallas, TX (Nov. 14, 2008) –Horizon Logistics, LLC, today announced it has opened a new warehouse and cross-dock in Los Angeles to offer integrated inbound and export logistics services to manufacturers and retailers. The 176,000 square-foot distribution center is located 10 miles from the LA/Long Beach ports with excellent connections to rail and road infrastructure within the Alameda Corridor.

 

Horizon Logistics is using the facility to offer an integrated distribution solution, including a port drayage service using company-owned Clean Truck and TWIC compliant fleet; air freight forwarding; rapid transload for international import and export logistics; intermodal transportation management; value-added distribution services; and long-term storage as required by customers.

 

“While supply chains evolve away from Southern California for various reasons, LA/Long Beach will continue to be the primary gateway for U.S. imports and exports,” said Frank Knafelz, Vice President of Operations. “Our new facility is strategically located near both ports as well as LAX airport for efficient transload logistics linked to rail, road and air connections in addition to handling demand in the trans-pacific ocean market.

 

For more information, visit www.horizon-logistics.com.

Horizon Logistics delivers innovative transportation and distribution solutions for the toughest supply chain challenges in North America, relying on three core principles to provide superior logistics service to customers – the most experienced professional team, advanced logistics technology and passionate customer service. Horizon Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Horizon Lines Inc. (NYSE:HRZ), the leading U.S. domestic ocean carrier and integrated logistics company. It was formed in 2007 from the merger of Horizon Lines’ existing logistics operations, the Horizon Services Group information technology company and the acquisition of Aero Logistics, a U.S. 3PL specializing in expedited delivery and special projects.