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Troy Cooper will replace Hervé Montjotin as chief executive officer and chairman of XPO Logistics Europe, according to a statement from the recently acquired Norbert Dentressangle.

Data from shipment management software provider CargoSmart found that Hong Kong’s average vessel delays and berthing times were shorter than those at Singapore and Shanghai.

DP World, Hutchison Port Holdings Limited, APM Terminals, PSA International, Shanghai International Port Group and Port of Rotterdam Authority have joined forces on the “Go Green” program to promote environmental awareness.

CARU Containers and private investment firm Transportation Capital Group announced the formation of CARU Specialized Leasing Pte Ltd., a new joint venture that will focus on non-commoditized containers.

Ocean carrier UASC will purchase slots on portions of the EURAF1 and the EURAF4 loops between the Mediterranean and West Africa starting next week.

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.