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December 15, 2006
YICT, the First Company in China to Succeed with "Challenge 500" Programme
On 15 December 2006, YICT announced the successful completion of the "Challenge 500" programme, which enabled YICT's terminal operating systems to record 500 days of unimpeded service.
December 14, 2006
Another World's Largest Container Vessel Calls at Yantian in 60 Days
On 14 December 2006, YICT welcomed "Estelle Maersk", another largest container vessel in the world, in succession to her sister "Emma Maersk", which called at YICT only two months ago.
November 30, 2006
Italia Marittima S.p.A. Launches ADR Service at YICT
On 30 November 2006, YICT welcomed a new European service, the China-Adriatic (ADR) Service operated by Italia Marittima S.p.A., with the maiden vessel call of the "Thomas Mann".
November 24, 2006
New AME Service Launched at YICT Provides Fastest Route to Genoa
On 24 November 2006, YICT welcomed the commencement of a new Asia-Mediterranean Express (AME) service, jointly operated by Yang Ming and "K" Line.
November 9, 2006
YICT Raises Funds to Develop Yantian Port Container Terminal Expansion Project
On 8 November 2006, Yantian International Container Terminals (Phase III) Limited (YICT) announced that it has signed a HK$6.8 billion 5-year term loan facility (the "Facility") with a consortium of banks including
October 31, 2006
YICT Captures the Team Title of the Hasbro Shenzhen Charity Cup
On 29 October, 2006 Hasbro Shenzhen Charity Badminton Tournament ended with YICT as the top winner.
October 23, 2006
New US Service at YICT
On 22 October 2006, YICT celebrated the launch of a new North American service, the Zim Container Service (ZCS) operated by the Line, with the maiden vessel call of the "Zim Savannah".
October 16, 2006
YICT Honoured "First Place, Top 10 Container Terminals in China"
With two awards for "First Place, Top 10 Container Terminals in China" for the years 2003-2004 and 2004-2005, YICT was recently awarded first place once again.
October 13, 2006
YICT Welcomes the World's Largest Container Vessel
YICT welcomed the "M/S Emma Maersk", the largest container vessel in the world. What draws the world's attention is that YICT is the only port of call in mainland China for this PS-classification vessel.
October 12, 2006
YICT Recieves Top Marks in the Assessment for "Usage of Special Equipment and Safety Management"
On 20 September 2006, YICT was rated Shenzhen's "Top Grade Company in both Usage of Special Equipment and Safety Management".
September 28, 2006
YICT Receives Top Award: "100 Star Enterprises of Overseas Chinese in China"
YICT, one of the largest joint-venture companies in Guangdong province, was granted an award of "100 Star Enterprises of Overseas Chinese in China, 2003-2005" in recognition of its outstanding contributions to
September 12, 2006
Evergreen Launches FEM Service at YICT
On 12 September 2006, YICT welcomed the maiden vessel call of the "Ever Gifted", one of nine container vessels deployed by Evergreen to its new European service, Far East - Mediterranean (FEM).
September 1, 2006
New Berths from YICT's Expansion Project Operational
On 1 September 2006, YICT organised a commemorative ceremony to mark the launch of two new berths from its Expansion Project, which officially came on-stream with the arrival of Evergreen's "Hatsu Ethic/038E".
August 29, 2006
9,415 TEU "CMA CGM Norma" Maiden Call at YICT
On 28 August 2006,YICT received the inaugural call of "CMA CGM Norma", which is 349 metres long and 42.8 metres wide, with a shipping capacity of 9,415 TEU.
August 15, 2006
Maersk Launches New European Service at YICT
On 14 August 2006, YICT welcomed a new European (AE3E) service operated by Maersk.