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September 25, 2003
Yantian Inspection Frontier Meeting to Ensure the Operation of Phase III's First Berth
On 19 September 2003, an on-site meeting was held among Yantian Frontier Inspection, Yantian Port Group and YICT to prepare for commencement of Phase III's first berth.
September 24, 2003
China Shipping Launches New US Service AAC
On 24 September 2003, China Shipping commenced its Asia America Central Service (AAC) at YICT.
September 17, 2003
Third Delivery of Operational Equipment for Phase III Project
On 17 September 2003, YICT received three quay cranes and four Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGCs) following the previous two deliveries.
September 17, 2003
"CMA CGM Yantian" Maiden Call at YICT
On 17 September 2003, CMA CGM's container vessel "CMA CGM Yantian" called at YICT on her maiden voyage.
August 15, 2003
Crane Simulator Arrives at YICT
On 13 August 2003, a state-of-the-art crane simulator purchased from the United States was delivered to YICT. Used for training quay crane and RTGC operators, the simulator is able to simulate a variety of operational situations.
August 7, 2003
Another 12 RTGCs Arrive for Phase III Project
On 7 August 2003, YICT received twelve Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGCs). This follows a delivery of six RTGCs on the 17th of July, part of the same order which includes ten quay cranes and twenty-seven RTGCs for YICT's Phase III Project.
August 1, 2003
Traffic Police and YICT Jointly Build a "Traffic Safety Community"
On 31 July 2003, the Traffic Police Brigade (TPB), the Supervisory Administration Bureau of Safety Production (SABSP), YICT and major trucking companies signed an agreement to jointly promote a "Traffic Safety Community".
July 16, 2003
Shenzhen Launches East Platform Electronic Declarations of Empty Containers at Yantian Port
On 15 July 2003, Shenzhen's East Platform was officially launched, marking a breakthrough in the reform of Shenzhen Customs.
July 14, 2003
YICT Welcomes a New European Service Loop G
On 14 July 2003, Grand Alliance commenced its second European service Loop G at YICT. Currently, 12 of 53 international services calling at Yantian are European services.
July 11, 2003
YICT Becomes a Founding Member of the Council of Shenzhen Customs Brokers Association
At the inaugural meeting of Shenzhen Customs Brokers Association in June 2003, YICT was elected as one of the first 82 members of the council.
July 11, 2003
Major Progress in the Road Network around Yantian Port
On 10 July 2003, Section B of Yanba Highway (between Yantian Port and Kuicong) was officially opened to traffic. On the same day, Yanpai Highway connecting Yantian port with Jihe Highway commenced construction, further improving the road network around the port.
July 2, 2003
Pingyan Railway Commences "Yantian-Changping Express Container Rail Service"
From 1 July 2003, customers can now enjoy a direct express container rail service between Yantian and Changping provided by Shenzhen Pingyan Railway Company Limited (Pingyan Railway).
June 17, 2003
YICT Welcomes its Fourth New Service This Month
On 17 June 2003, Trans-pacific Express (TPES), a US Service, jointly operated by Compañía Chilena de Navegación Interoceánica S.A. (CCNI), Maruba s.c.a (MAR), TMM Lines Limited (TMM) and Lykes Lines Limited (LYKS), made its inaugural visit at YICT.
June 11, 2003
Grand Alliance Launches a New US-East Coast Service at Yantian
On 11 June 2003, Grand Alliance began its East Coast Express 2 (ECX2), a US-Eastcoast Service, at Yantian with the deployment of five vessels.
June 11, 2003
YICT Receives Additional New Equipment
13 Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGCs) were delivered at YICT on 10 June 2003. Part of an order made last August, YICT received the initial shipment, two new Quay Cranes and 18 RTGCs, the week before.