On 17 October 2003, YICT launched the Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS). Truck drivers can now check information regarding typhoons, gatehouse services and container pickup by calling (86-755) 25180000 one hour before arrival.
On 16 October 2003, COSCO's container vessel "Lausanne" successfully called at the first berth of the Phase III Project at YICT.
On 26 September 2003, YICT received the fifth annual "Shenzhen Major Law-abiding Taxpayer" award from the People's Government of Shenzhen Municipality, after a strict screening process by the city's selection committee.
On the morning of 29 September 2003, Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) was recognised as fifth of the "100 Star Enterprises of Overseas Chinese in China, 2000-2002" at the People's Great Hall in Beijing.
On 27 September 2003, YICT received two quay cranes and five Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGCs) following the third delivery of equipment on 17 September.
On 24 September 2003, Mr. Tang Longjun, Director of Dapeng Customs, chaired an on-site meeting at YICT.
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.
On 24 September 2003, China Shipping commenced its Asia America Central Service (AAC) at YICT.
On 17 September 2003, YICT received three quay cranes and four Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGCs) following the previous two deliveries.
On 17 September 2003, CMA CGM's container vessel "CMA CGM Yantian" called at YICT on her maiden voyage.
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.
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.
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".
On 15 July 2003, Shenzhen's East Platform was officially launched, marking a breakthrough in the reform of Shenzhen Customs.
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.