On 7 November 2007, YICT welcomed the maiden call of the "Ibn Khallikan" – part of the new East Mediterranean and Black Sea (EBX) service of the New World Alliance (NWA), Hanjin and United Arab Shipping Co.(UASC).
On 7 November 2007, China's Ministry of Commerce and the China Association of Foreign-Invested Enterprises designated YICT as an "National Excellent Taxpaying, Import & Export Performance Enterprise with Foreign Investment" for 2006.
Following a recent appraisal of YICT's water-conservation efforts, the Water-conservation Steering Committee of Shenzhen Municipality has honored the terminal operator with its 2006 "Advanced Water-Saving Enterprise" award
On 31 October 2007, a Flag-presenting Ceremony and New Volunteer Orientation Training was held at YICT with 100 volunteers registered as members.
On 23 October 2007, the Container Branch of the China Ports Association announced the results of the 2006-2007 China Port Operators Review at the China Container Ports Summit.
On 25 October 2007, five students from Dalian Maritime University (DMU) reported on the success of their participation in this year's YICT Summer Practice Project.
On 24 October 2007, YICT welcomed the new WA1 service from Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL). This service facilitates the shipping of export cargo from Yantian to major ports in West Africa.
On 23 October 2007, Yanpai Highway Extension opened for traffic. The south-to-north road allows container trucks to leave YICT's Gatehouse A directly via Yanpai Highway before entering the intercity road network.
On 18 October 2007, four teams of interns from Shenzhen University reported on their summer practise programs at YICT.
Container truck traffic into YICT is about to get a lot easier, thanks to the upcoming completion of the Yanpai Highway Extension Project.
To cope with the growing import and export trade volume in South China and the increasing shipping demand during the peak season, YICT will soon bring a new deep-water berth into operation under its Expansion Project.
On 24 September 2007, YICT signed a contract with Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery (Hongkong) Co., Ltd. to place an order for eight additional dual-hoist, tandem-lift quay cranes for the Expansion Project.
On 19 September 2007, Mr. Kenneth Tse, Director and General Manager of YICT, opened his office doors to have a direct talk with the general staff of YICT.
On 16 September 2007, YICT welcomed the new Far East/Mediterranean Service from MSC, the MJAD service (also known as the Jade service).
"If cargo were to miss its scheduled vessel, it would have to be re-declared for changing to another vessel and then wait for three or five more days before it could be loaded onto the next vessel.