8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2005

HORIZON LINES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	333-123073	74-3123672
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4064 Colony Road, Suite 200

Charlotte, North Carolina 28211

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

(704) 973-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On October 25, 2005, Horizon Lines, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors of the Company has voted to declare a cash dividend on its outstanding shares of common stock of $0.11 per share, payable on December 15, 2005 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 1, 2005. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are those that do not relate solely to historical fact. They include, but are not limited to, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance, achievements or events. Words such as, but not limited to, “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “targets,” “projects,” “likely,” “will,” “would,” “could” and similar expressions or phrases identify forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The occurrence of the events described, and the achievement of the expected results, depend on many events, some or all of which are not predictable or within our control. Actual results may differ materially from expected results.

In light of these risks and uncertainties, expected results or other anticipated events or circumstances discussed in this Current Report on Form 8-K might not occur. We undertake no obligation, and specifically decline any obligation, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99*	Press release issued by the Company on October 25, 2005.

* Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	HORIZON LINES, INC.
	(Registrant)
Date: October 26, 2005	By:	/S/    M. MARK URBANIA
		M. Mark Urbania
		Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
		and Assistant Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99*	Press release issued by the Company on October 25, 2005.

* Filed herewith.

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EX-99

Exhibit 99

“Horizon Lines, Inc. Declares Dividend”

Charlotte, North Carolina, October 25, 2005—Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced that its Board of Directors has voted to declare a cash dividend on its outstanding shares of common stock of $0.11 per share, payable on December 15, 2005 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 1, 2005.

About Horizon Lines

Based in Charlotte, NC, Horizon Lines, LLC is the nation’s leading Jones Act container shipping and logistics company, operating 16 U.S.-flag vessels on routes linking the continental United States with Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Horizon Lines maintains offices throughout the continental United States and operates port terminals in Anchorage, Kodiak and Dutch Harbor, Alaska; Honolulu, Hawaii; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Horizon Lines also owns Horizon Services Group, an organization with a diversified offering of cargo management and tracking services being marketed to shippers, carriers, and other supply chain participants.

Media Contact: Michael Avara, Horizon Lines, Inc., 704-973-7000, mavara@horizonlines.com