National Retail Systems will use converted drayage tractors to pull containers from the port to its container yard, with the ability to move containers to L.A.-area IKEA stores in the next phase.

The technology provider is aiming to provide shippers with a Kayak.com-like platform to procure capacity and track shipments for truck freight transportation.

The software provider’s new application is intended to help carriers and agencies with capacity planning, bunker consumption, and scheduled location versus actual location.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received eight ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM, CSCL, Hanjin, Yang Ming, “K” Line, MOL, Hamburg Sud and UASC issued general rate increases.

CEVA appoints new Australia/New Zealand managing director, while Cathay Pacific Airways names executive director.

Shares of the two state-owned Chinese ocean carriers have been frozen in Hong Kong for nearly a month now.

A Commerce Department advisory committee is poised to ask for quicker mediation response in wake of the West Coast port slowdown that took place less than a year ago.

Saverco NV, a controlling shareholder of Antwerp-based cargo ship and aircraft lessor CMB, will seek to purchase all outstanding shares of CMB.

Third-party provider of unit-load devices Jettainer said it will manage air cargo pallets and containers for WestJet’s new international flights.