On 15 November 2008, during the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Motorola University-China, YICT was awarded for "Best Six Sigma Practice" in a list of commendations for excellent participants and instructors in Six Sigma implementation.
On 20 November 2008, the Shaoguan-Yantian Container Rail Service Agreement was officially signed by representatives from YICT, the Shaoguan Municipal Government, Guangzhou Railway Group and China Railway Container Transport Corporation (Guangzhou).
On 13 November 2008, YICT was named as China's best container terminal in terms of efficiency of operations, and one of China's Top 10 container terminals in terms of comprehensive services and technology innovation at the China Freight Industry Awards Ceremony.
On 7 November 2008, YICT and CMA CGM launched a joint promotion drive at Yantian to introduce the new French Asia Line 4 (FAL4) service.
On 3 November 2008, YICT welcomed the commencement of the Asia-Europe Service 3 (AES3) Westbound service operated by the CKYH Alliance (COSCO, "K"Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin).
On 3 November 2008, the "Al Rawdah", deployed by the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) to its new EU service, made its inaugural call at Yantian.
On 26 October 2008, the CMA CGM Vela, a brand-new mega-vessel deployed by CMA CGM to its French Asia Line 1 (FAL1) service, berthed at YICT.
On 22 October 2008, YICT received two new dual-hoist, tandem-lift quay cranes equipped with the latest LED technology.
On 19 October 2008, the Hasbro (Shenzhen) Charity Badminton Tournament was held at Shenzhen Workers' Culture Palace.
On 21 October 2008, the Container Branch of the China Ports Association designated YICT as the best of China's container terminals in its "Top 10 Container Terminals in China" ranking.