Maersk extends contracts with Horizon Lines for 3 years

Maersk extends contracts with Horizon Lines for 3 years    The Danish shipping line Maersk Inc., and its affiliates have renewed through 2007 terminal and equipment agreements with Horizon Lines, a U.S. domestic ocean carrier and provider of cargo management and tracking services.
   “The agreements cover aspects of the domestic liner business, including port calls at seven APM terminals located on the East, West, and Gulf U.S. coasts. Horizon Lines will also retain its ability to utilize Maersk equipment, including its container fleet and North America chassis network,” Horizon Lines said in a statement.
   In addition, Horizon Lines will continue its agency activity for Maersk Sealand in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico.