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September 30, 2005
CKYH Launch a Middle East Service SMX at Yantian

On 29 September 2005, CKYH launched a new Middle East service SMX (South China Middle East Express) at Yantian. The new service berths at six key ports in South China

September 23, 2005
YICT and Shenzhen Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau Sign MOU to Create a Favourable Port Administration

On 23 September 2005, Shenzhen Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (the Bureau) and YICT signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to jointly undertake an initiative called Create a Favourable Port Administration

August 3, 2005
MOL and PIL Jointly Launch a South African and South American Service at Yantian

On 3 August 2005, MOL and Pacific International Lines (PIL) jointly launched a new South African and South American service CSW at Yantian. They have deployed 11 vessels in the service to provide customers with a regular shipping service.

July 25, 2005
China Shipping's Global Service AMAX Calls at Yantian

On 25 July 2005 at Yantian, China Shipping launched a global service, AMAX which is the first ever global service to call on Yantian.

July 18, 2005
World's Largest and Longest Container Vessel Visits Yantian

On 16 July 2005, YICT welcomed "Gudrun Maersk", the world's largest and longest state-of-the-art vessel. With a length of 366.9 metres, the vessel is about 30 metres longer than the world’s largest Nimitz Class aircraft carrier.

July 11, 2005
Yantian Port Implements New Inspection and Quarantine Measures to Simplify Port Declaration Procedures

The port declaration procedures at Yantian Port have been simplified in recent months to facilitate cargo flow at Yantian.

July 7, 2005
YICT Welcomes Eight New Shipping Services

YICT welcomes eight new international shipping services in the month of July.

June 20, 2005
NYK and HSD Launched a new South America Service NGX at Yantian

On 17 June 2005, NYK's "Iwashiro" made an inaugural call at YICT to commence a new shipping service "New Good Hope Express Service" (NGX).

June 14, 2005
New World Alliance Launches Pacific Southwest Express at Yantian

On 13 June 2005, New World Alliance launched a new US West Coastwest service named Pacific Southwest Express (PSX) at Yantian with its inaugural vessel of "MOL Expeditor".

May 23, 2005
Europe Service AME and South Africa Service SAFARI Make Inaugural Calls at YICT

On 22 May 2005, Norasia launched a European service Asia - Middle East Express (AME) at Yantian. Commencing from 23 May, Maersk Sealand officially added Yantian to its ports of call as part of its SAFARI South Africa service.

April 29, 2005
First Shipping Service from Yantian to South America and South Africa to Be Launched

YICT is expecting its first South America service on 1 May 2005. This is the Far East/South Africa/South America service (ESA) operated by Evergreen, COSCO and Lloyd Triestino (LT).

April 11, 2005
Evergreen Enhances its Services to Meet the Growing Market Demand

On 10 April 2005, Evergreen launched a new U.S. West Coast service HTW at Yantian with an inaugural vessel, the "Ever Diamond", to meet the growing demand of South China economy.

April 6, 2005
Yantian to Take New Customs Initiatives

Shenzhen and Dapeng Customs have achieved further progress on Customs reform at Yantian Port. New initiatives, such as the pre-declaration for import cargoes and streamlined international trans-shipment procedures

March 18, 2005
Efficient Yantian Attracts China-Persian Gulf Service Return

On 18 March 2005, COSCO's "Dong He" called at YICT, marking the official shift of the China-Persian Gulf (CPG) service, operated by COSCO and Evergreen, from Chiwan to Yantian.

December 27, 2004
"K"Line Launches an America Service AWE4 at Yantian

On 25 December 2004, "K"Line's container vessel "Akashi Bridge" made its inaugural call to Yantian to commence CKYH's America service, All Water Eastbound 4 (AWE4).