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October 29, 2004
YICT Tops all National Ports in China
On 21 October 2004, the Container Branch of the China Port Association released a list of the top 10 ports in China for the first time.
September 30, 2004
8,235-TEU "MSC Texas" Makes a Maiden Call at YICT
On 30 September 2004, another mega vessel, "MSC Texas", made an inaugural visit at YICT. The vessel is 334 metres long and 42.8 meters wide with a shipping capacity of 8,235 TEU.
September 29, 2004
"COSCO Shenzhen" Christened at Yantian
On 28 September 2004, "COSCO Shenzhen", one of the world's largest container vessels, was christened at YICT.
September 24, 2004
Significant Progress for YICT's Phase III Project
On 24 September 2004, Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) is pleased to launch the fourth berth of the Phase III Project.
September 1, 2004
Port Community Card Connected to Customs' Electronic Gatehouse
From 1 September, truck drivers can use the Port Community Card (PCC) to access the customs' electronic gatehouse. Undertaken by Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) and Shenzhen Customs
August 9, 2004
YICT Receives COSCO's Largest Container Vessel
On 9 August, Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) received the maiden vessel call from COSCO's largest container ship, “COSCO Long Beach”.
August 9, 2004
CMA CGM Launches a New Europe Service at Yantian
On 7 August 2004, CMA CGM launched an Europe service named North China Express (NCX) at Yantian with an inaugural vessel of "CMA CGM Puccini". Up to now, there are 18 Europe services calling at Yantian.
July 26, 2004
Maersk Sealand Opens Another New Europe Service AE6 in July at Yantian
Following the new Europe service AE7 on 22 July 2004 at Yantian, Maersk Sealand launched another new Europe service AE6 three days later. On 25 July, YICT received the inaugural vessel "Maersk Darwin".
July 23, 2004
Customs Reform Officially Launched in Yantian
On 23 July 2004, seaport customs reform, the top priority of Shenzhen Customs this year, was officially launched in Yantian Port, after the port was chosen for experiments in the second round of customs reform.
July 22, 2004
Maersk Sealand Launches a New Europe Service AE7 at Yantian
On 22 July 2004, Maersk Sealand launched a new Europe service AE7 at Yantian with an inaugural vessel "Kund Maersk".
July 20, 2004
MSC Launches a New Asia-America Service GGP at Yantian
On 20 July 2004, "MSC ANS" made its inaugural visit to Yantian to commence a new Asia-America service named Golden Gate Pendulum (GGP). The service is operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.(MSC).
July 14, 2004
World's Largest Vessel's Maiden Call at YICT
On 12 July 2004, "CSCL Asia", the largest vessel of the China Shipping (CSCL) container fleet at 8,468 TEU, made a maiden call at Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT).
July 12, 2004
YICT's New Gatehouse Opens
On 12 July 2004, Yantian International Container Terminals commenced use of a brand new 29-lane gatehouse, part of the extensive Phase III Development Project.
July 8, 2004
CP Ships Launches News Services at Yantian
With the ever-increasing marketing requirements, CP Ships enhanced its Asia-Australia and Asia-America services to increase shipping capacities.
June 30, 2004
YICT Receives “Port Facility Security Certificate”
On 30 June 2004, the Ministry of Communications (MOC) organised various port and ship security exercises at Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) to practice the application of the IMO’s International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.