Evergreen Launches New US Service at Yantian

On 20 April 2008, Evergreen launched the Evergreen Asia-US Service (EAUS) at Yantian, providing an alternative route for cargo shipped from South China to the US ports of Los Angeles and Oakland.

World's Top Teaching Vessel for Ocean Shipping Launched at YICT

On 17 April 2008, YICT welcomed the Yu Kun, the first ship designed and developed in China for use as a teaching vessel for ocean shipping and the world's most advanced ship of its type.

Maersk Launches New Middle East Service at Yantian

On 14 April 2008, YICT welcomed the "Nedlloyd Asia", the first of five 4,500-TEU vessels that Maersk has deployed to its new Far East-Middle East 2 (FM2) service.

Greenbelts Built Up at Yantian Port

On 12 April 2008, YICT launched a new greenification scheme at the terminal in order to improve the local environment. A designated greenbelt area 450 metres long and 12 metres wide was established at the southernmost part of YICT's Expansion Project.

YICT One of Guangdong's Top 100 Taxpayers

On 1 April 2007, the Guangdong Provincial Office of the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) and the Guangdong Provincial Local Taxation Bureau held a press conference where they announced the list of the province's top 100 taxpayers for 2007.

Maersk, CMA CGM Jointly Launch New US Service at Yantian

On 9 April 2008, YICT welcomed the commencement of the Transpacific 2 (TP2) service – a new US service that is jointly operated by Maersk and CMA CGM. Additionally, Mediterranean Shipping Company will charter slots.

Maersk Launches New Asia-Europe Services at Yantian

In March 2008, YICT welcomed the commencement of three of Maersk's new Asia-Europe services – the AE8W, AE3W and AE11W services.

YICT Chosen as Best of Shenzhen's Top Ten Logistics Enterprises

On 19 March 2008, YICT was chosen as the best of the "Top Ten Shenzhen Logistics Enterprises" at the annual Shenzhen Logistics Brand Ceremony, hosted by the Shenzhen Special Zone Daily and several local logistics associations.

YICT Collaborates with Sun Yat-Sen University on Environmental Protection

On 18 March 2008, YICT began a collaborative environmental protection and education programme with Lingnan (University) College of Sun Yat-Sen University, one of China's most respected centres of higher learning.

YICT Surpasses Government Energy Consumption Requirements

Through a series of energy-saving initiatives, YICT was able to reduce its electricity consumption by 19.9 percent per TEU in 2007, earning applause from organisations such as the Shenzhen Bureau of Trade and Industry.

YICT Aerial Shot

The Second Access Road to Yantian Well under Construction

Evergreen Launches AEM Service at Yantian

On 25 February 2008, YICT welcomed its first new shipping service since the Chinese New Year – the Asia-East Mediterranean (AEM) service of Evergreen Line.

YICT Staff Donates RMB160,216.87 to Blizzard Victims

On 19 February 2008, YICT staff members launched a donation drive to help victims of severe snowstorms that have affected South China since mid-January.

YICT's Phase III Wins Tien-Yow Jeme Prize

In February 2008, YICT's Phase III was awarded the Tien-Yow Jeme Prize, one of China's highest awards for civil engineering and construction, by the China Civil Engineering Society and the Tien-Yow Jeme Civil Engineering Science and Technology Development Fund.