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Adding visibility to the freight process: investments in new technology make tracking, transporting freight more efficient.
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As technology continues to advance, so do the opportunities for different businesses, such as those in the freight industry, to use it to their advantage. In many cases, the development of Web-based systems have allowed these companies to provide customers with easier access to services, such as receiving quotes, placing orders and tracking shipments online. Other cutting-edge technology, such as radio frequency identification systems and automatic identification systems, have enabled freight carriers to monitor the location of freight and of fleet vessels in real-time, increasing the accuracy of delivery times and ensuring the safety of ...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 20, 2007 700+ words
...ship's crew alerted the Coast Guard. Horizon Lines is a member of AMVER...program sponsored by U.S. Coast Guard for mutual vessel assistance...ship. With the U.S. Coast Guard on the way, the Horizon Lines' vessel immediately began...
- Horizon Lines Announces Senior Management Promotions.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 20, 2005 700+ words
...worked for thirty years at Horizon Lines and its predecessors...responsible for the operation of Horizon Lines' fleet of 16 container...Glen is a retired U.S. Coast Guard officer and has worked at Horizon Lines and its predecessor companies...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 10, 2007 700+ words
...marks the second time Horizon Lines has taken a leadership...recent activity allows Horizon Lines to make history by...Perry, United States Coast Guard Deputy Sector San Juan. "The people of Horizon Lines are proud of this achievement...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 6, 2007 700+ words
...PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico, a subsidiary of Horizon Lines, Inc. hosted an exercise...National Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Bureau...Investigation, and members of Horizon Lines' safety and security...
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- Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire August 28, 2009 700+ words
...PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc., (NYSE...conducted. Along with Horizon Lines' vessel operations...and Pilots, U.S. Coast Guard and Port of Orange...working conditions. Horizon Lines' willingness to allow...
- Horizon Lines Participates in Anti-Piracy Testing.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 28, 2009 700+ words
...PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc., , the nation...conducted. Along with Horizon Lines' vessel operations...and Pilots, U.S. Coast Guard and Port of Orange...working conditions. Horizon Lines' willingness to allow...
- Horizon Lines Completes Marine Fire Exercise in Guam.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 14, 2008 700+ words
...PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc., , the nation's leading...Guam Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Port Authority of Guam and...Terminal Operations Manager for Horizon Lines. "Despite these challenges...
- Horizon Lines Recognized with Environmental Excellence Awards for 2007 by...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 25, 2007 700+ words
...Thirteen Ships Operated by Horizon Lines Honored WASHINGTON...was presented to 13 Horizon Lines vessels by the Chamber...Certificates were presented to Horizon Lines ships that hold a combined...Commandant of the US Coast Guard, Admiral Thad Allen...