2017 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

October 11, 2017

If you want your packages by Christmas Eve, you're quickly running out of time. Here are the days to keep in mind when ordering, for all the major players in online commerce.

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Horizon Lines

Horizon Lines, Inc. operates as a holding company for Horizon Lines, LLC (Horizon Lines) and wholly owned subsidiaries, Horizon Logistics Holdings, LLC (Horizon Logistics), Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. (HSI) and Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico, Inc. (HLPR). The Company’s services are classified into two businesses: Horizon Lines and Horizon Logistics. Horizon Lines operates as a Jones Act container shipping business with primary service to ports within the continental United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. Horizon Lines also offers terminal services. Horizon Logistics manages integrated logistics service offerings, including rail, trucking, warehousing, distribution and non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) services. HLPR operates as an agent for Horizon Lines in Puerto Rico and also provides terminal services in Puerto Rico.

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According to the US Census Bureau: There are roughly 957,000 U.S. Warehouse Workers. The Average Warehouse Worker Wastes -8 Minutes Per Hour Walking To Printers & Computers. That's the distance from NYC to Atlanta in wasted motion! Eliminate it with Mobile Powered Workstations.

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Infographic | December 12, 2019

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Boost supply chain with the benefits of warehouse management systems. Streamline inventory, increase accuracy, enhance productivity, and more.

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In 2019, APQC surveyed supply chain professionals regarding the use of analytics in the supply chain. It conducted a similar survey in 2016. Without stakeholder support, financial resources, and skilled talent for analytics activities, organizations will be unable to make use of the key enablers. This infographic from APQC highlights the three enablers organizations need to achieve and maintain success in analytics.

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Horizon Lines

Horizon Lines, Inc. operates as a holding company for Horizon Lines, LLC (Horizon Lines) and wholly owned subsidiaries, Horizon Logistics Holdings, LLC (Horizon Logistics), Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. (HSI) and Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico, Inc. (HLPR). The Company’s services are classified into two businesses: Horizon Lines and Horizon Logistics. Horizon Lines operates as a Jones Act container shipping business with primary service to ports within the continental United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. Horizon Lines also offers terminal services. Horizon Logistics manages integrated logistics service offerings, including rail, trucking, warehousing, distribution and non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) services. HLPR operates as an agent for Horizon Lines in Puerto Rico and also provides terminal services in Puerto Rico.

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