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January 31, 2007
YICT's Expansion Project Receives New Terminal Equipment
On 31 January 2007, YICT received three dual-hoist tandem-lift quay cranes, the first of eight dual-hoist tandem-lift quay cranes and mobile equipment in new container terminal equipment expected before the end of April.
January 23, 2007
MSC Launches MSEB Service at YICT
On 23 January 2007, YICT welcomed the commencement of the MSC Silk East Bound (MSEB) Service, with the vessel call of the "MSC Chicago".
January 22, 2007
YICT Awarded Environmental Protection Certificate
On 22 January 2007, YICT was presented with an Environmental Protection Certificate from the Shenzhen Pengcheng Waste Reduction Steering Committee for its conscientious efforts to reduce waste and protect the environment.
January 17, 2007
YICT Welcomes First European Service of the Year from CKYH
On 17 January 2007, YICT welcomed its first new European Service of the year, Asia-Europe Loop 1 (AES1) Service, which is operated by the CKYH Alliance with the Maiden Vessel call of the 8,200-TEU "YM Ultimate".
December 25, 2006
YICT Accepts Top Industry Honours
On 19 December 2006, YICT based on its tax paying indices and commendable corporate social responsibility was awarded the "National Excellent Taxpaying and Export Performance Enterprise with Foreign Investment 2005"
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".