Horizon Logistics enters the NVO business

Horizon Logistics enters the NVO business    Horizon Logistics LLC said it has launched an international ocean shipping service to offer supply chain solutions to U.S. importers and exporters.
   It said Horizon Logistics has been licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission to operate as a non-vessel operating common carrier. As an NVOCC, it is able to issue its own bills of lading and public tariffs, utilizing the service of vessel operating partners. The first shipments moving under this new service were loaded this week.
   “Our entrance into the international ocean shipping arena is actually a re-entrance,” said Brian Taylor, president of Horizon Logistics. “Many of our staff members started their careers at Sea-Land Service Inc., the company that started our business and pioneered container shipping 52 years ago, and was a leading international ocean carrier for decades. We are using that knowledge and experience, strong carrier relationships and reliable partners in Asia to offer a cost efficient alternative for U.S. shippers at a time when they need it most.”
   Horizon Logistics said while it serve all international trades, it will initially focus on serving the transpacific trade lanes.