Press Releases
09/16/2002
ShipMyVehicle.com Global Services Launched by Dependable Auto Shippers, Horizon Services and CSX Lines
Sept. 16, 2002 - Companies and consumers looking to relocate their privately-owned vehicles (POVs) now can ship their cars, trucks and motorcycles globally using the ShipMyVehicle.com web site thanks to a new partnership formed by Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS), Horizon Services Group and CSX Lines.
Under the partnership agreement signed by the Global Services division of DAS, a leading vehicle relocation company, and Horizon Services, a provider of web-based logistics technology, DAS will serve as the sole inland car carrier for ShipMyVehicle.com.
DAS, Horizon and CSX Lines together will be offering the first full-service global vehicle relocation program offered via the internet.
DAS is one of the top vehicle shipping companies in the global market, providing affordable vehicle relocation services throughout America and abroad since 1954. As one of the most experienced vehicle transportation companies in America - with five U.S. locations, 25 global locations, its own fleet of satellite-tracked vehicles and always-competitive rates - DAS offers an unmatched level of experience, quality, integrity and service. DAS is based in Mesquite, Texas.
”This is just a great service to be a part of, “ said Michael Liquori, Vice President of DAS Global Services. “To offer our top level service through a cutting edge quality company like Horizon gives both of us a competitive edge.”
ShipMyVehicle.com was launched by Horizon Services and CSX Lines in 2001 to offer consumers and organizations an easy way to ship their privately-owned vehicles to and from the United States. The POV shipping market is worth millions of dollars annually and has been growing. Use of ShipMyVehicle.com also has been growing, now registering thousands of bookings per week.
“ShipMyVehicle.com is the perfect example of e-business gone right,” said Duncan Wright, strategic sales and development at Horizon Services. “This site proves that the Internet really can make commerce easier for consumers. We look forward to providing global services with DAS and exploring an expansion of this model to other markets.”
Horizon Services Group was formed in 2001 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Horizon Lines, the largest ocean carrier in the U.S. noncontiguous domestic trade. Horizon is based in Dallas, Texas. Its mission is to assist logistics companies in applying creative information technology solutions for improving customer service while reducing the cost of doing business.
