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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).
December 1, 2004
YICT Strides to World-Class Operational Rate
The terminal operational rate of Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) has kept increasing dramatically this year. November 2004 was the first month that YICT broke a monthly quay crane rate of 35 moves per hour on average.
October 29, 2004
YICT Tops all National Ports in China
On 21 October 2004, the Container Branch of the China Port Association released a list of the top 10 ports in China for the first time.
September 30, 2004
8,235-TEU "MSC Texas" Makes a Maiden Call at YICT
On 30 September 2004, another mega vessel, "MSC Texas", made an inaugural visit at YICT. The vessel is 334 metres long and 42.8 meters wide with a shipping capacity of 8,235 TEU.
September 29, 2004
"COSCO Shenzhen" Christened at Yantian
On 28 September 2004, "COSCO Shenzhen", one of the world's largest container vessels, was christened at YICT.
September 24, 2004
Significant Progress for YICT's Phase III Project
On 24 September 2004, Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) is pleased to launch the fourth berth of the Phase III Project.
September 1, 2004
Port Community Card Connected to Customs' Electronic Gatehouse
From 1 September, truck drivers can use the Port Community Card (PCC) to access the customs' electronic gatehouse. Undertaken by Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) and Shenzhen Customs
August 9, 2004
YICT Receives COSCO's Largest Container Vessel
On 9 August, Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) received the maiden vessel call from COSCO's largest container ship, “COSCO Long Beach”.
August 9, 2004
CMA CGM Launches a New Europe Service at Yantian
On 7 August 2004, CMA CGM launched an Europe service named North China Express (NCX) at Yantian with an inaugural vessel of "CMA CGM Puccini". Up to now, there are 18 Europe services calling at Yantian.
July 26, 2004
Maersk Sealand Opens Another New Europe Service AE6 in July at Yantian
Following the new Europe service AE7 on 22 July 2004 at Yantian, Maersk Sealand launched another new Europe service AE6 three days later. On 25 July, YICT received the inaugural vessel "Maersk Darwin".
July 23, 2004
Customs Reform Officially Launched in Yantian
On 23 July 2004, seaport customs reform, the top priority of Shenzhen Customs this year, was officially launched in Yantian Port, after the port was chosen for experiments in the second round of customs reform.